In 1969, the federal government expropriated 97,000 acres in the Lower Laurentians to build the Mirabel airport, moving 11,000 people. This megaproject becomes a white elephant, its passenger forecasts never materializing. Its futuristic terminal, inaugurated in 1975, will finally be razed in 2014 after costing millions in maintenance. More
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In 1969, the federal government expropriated 97,000 acres in the Lower Laurentians to build the Mirabel airport, moving 11,000 people. This megaproject becomes a white elephant, its passenger forecasts never materializing. Its futuristic terminal, inaugurated in 1975, will finally be razed in 2014 after costing millions in maintenance. More