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Altos High-Speed Rail Project Advances: Environmental Assessments Begin, Public Consultations Conclude Soon

Alto, in partnership with Cadence, is moving forward with its high-speed rail project from Toronto to Quebec City. The company is now conducting environmental assessments, which may involve seeking access to private land for studies on soil, water, noise, plants, and wildlife along potential routes. The project, estimated to cost between $60 billion and $90 billion, has already held public meetings and surveyed paths, with planned stops in Ottawa, Peterborough, Montreal, Laval, and Trois-Rivieres. While some support the project, such as Ontario Premier Doug Ford who endorsed a Kingston stop, others express concerns about potential disruptions without clear benefits. Landowners can easily decline requests, but those who agree will receive fair compensation and a dedicated contact for details. Consultations will conclude this week with final in-person sessions in Gatineau and Stirling, while online feedback will continue for another month. Alto plans to focus on a slimmer Ottawa-to-Montreal corridor soon, aiming for construction to begin by 2029.

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