44. (1) The Minister of Transportation may, without the consent of the landowner, expropriate any land he or she considers necessary for the purpose of expanding, extending or completing Highway 407. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (1).
(2) For the purposes of the Expropriations Act, the Minister of Transportation shall be deemed to be the approving authority with respect to any expropriation authorized by this section. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (2).
Public interest
(3) Any expropriation for the purposes of Highway 407 shall be deemed to be in and for the public interest and benefit. 1998, c. 28, s. 44 (3).