Despite the weather conditions and distances in the north, the number of road-related deaths in the remote regions served by these unnecessary services is a small fraction of what you get in Toronto. And yes you'll say - but look at how big the population is in Toronto. But do the math -
the (2019) vehicular death rate for Nipissing is lower than Toronto - not just the total!
If this was about safety, then the money would be better spent improving infrastructure here, not in the middle of nowhere where few live, and much fewer will even use it. If one desperately needs convenience, then either pay for it locally, or move to somewhere that's more sustainable.