Rural Ontarians oppose Canada’s high-speed rail project with new regulations

Residents in eastern Ontario are voicing strong opposition to the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, which aims to connect Toronto and Quebec City with trains traveling over 300 km/h. Concerns center around potential land expropriation and environmental impacts, particularly in sensitive areas like the Cataraqui watershed. The project has sparked fears of communities being divided by a 60-metre wide rail line, with public consultations ongoing until the end of March to gather community input on two proposed routes.

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