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The Municipal Government Has Determined That It Wants to Expand

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The municipal government has determined that it wants to expand a popular walking trail system that runs through the city.This city issues a notice to the effected landowners stating that it is claiming this land and that the landowners will receive an assessment of the value of their land and payment.Can the government do this?


A) Yes, the government has eminent domain over the property and fair price is offered.
B) Yes, the government ultimately owns all property in Canada.
C) No, the government cannot do this as it violates the fundamental right to ownership of private property.
D) No, the government cannot do this, unless the owner voluntarily relinquishes the land.
E) It depends on the municipality.

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