Alto High-Speed Rail Network Public Consultation

Each major project begins with a conversation 

Alto  will provide a fast, reliable and frequent high-speed rail network between Ontario and Québec and will transform travel between Toronto and Québec City, through Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval and Trois-Rivières. 

By 2055, it is estimated that over 24 million travellers will benefit from this service to travel efficiently in the Toronto–Québec City corridor.

A project of this scale and magnitude must reflect the aspirations and needs of the communities it serves. That’s why Alto will meet with you in an initial round of public consultations starting in January 2026. Our team is set to travel across Ontario and Québec to hear and understand what you have to say, and engage in dialogue. 

What is a public consultation? 

A public consultation is a special forum for discussions between decision-makers—be they a government or an organization—and citizens. It’s an opportunity to learn about a project, ask questions and share ideas. 

Through this process, the organization listens to your views, ideas and concerns before making final decisions. This dialogue leads to better findings and maximizes benefits for communities.

In short, public consultations are where ideas turn into concrete plans, and where Canadians help shape the future of their communities.

At Alto, public consultations aim to inform the analysis being conducted by experts to ensure the most harmonious integration possible of the high-speed train network within living environments. It will also enable us to reinforce mitigation measures—including environmental ones—and much more.

Your feedback is important, as it’s an opportunity to make your voice heard and influence the project.

How can I take part in a public consultation on the high-speed rail project?

We want to ensure all interested parties have access to such public consultations. That’s why we are increasing the ways we meet with you so that it’s easy to take part in this process:

• Alto open houses: immersive open-house events to learn about the project, meet our experts and connect with our teams.
• Virtual information sessions: interactive online open-house events available wherever you want.
• Online consultation platform: a digital space where you can access all the documentation available on the high-speed rail network project and submit your written feedback.
• Round tables: focused discussions with civil society representatives to explore specific aspects of the project and provide informed recommendations. These promote a balanced dialogue where every voice counts.

They bring together a wide variety of stakeholders, each specifically invited:

• Citizens concerned by the project
• Technical and environmental experts
• Elected and institutional representatives
• Economic and community players

What to expect?

Alto open houses

Alto open house events will be held in several cities across Ontario and Québec to connect with you and answer your questions. In order to encourage participation, events will be available in English and French, with two time slots of four hours at each stop.

These meetings will be open, inclusive and transparent. They will include:

• Spaces to ask questions, share ideas and express concerns.
• Detailed project information in the form of maps, images, videos and descriptive documents.
• A project timeline and clear milestones to know exactly where we are and where we are going.

Virtual information meetings

Our interactive virtual sessions will be available in French and English, with Québec and American sign language interpretation.

Several time slots will be announced shortly.

Each meeting will include:

• A full presentation of the project by our experts.
• A live Q&A period.

Online consultation platform

Available 24/7, this platform allows you to get information and contribute at your own pace:

• View all project documentation
• Explore the map of the proposed corridor and specify your considerations
• Ask questions and get answers
• Complete the survey to share your opinion
• File a memorandum

Alto is committed to building this project with you

Our public consultations are an important step in developing a high-speed rail network that reflects your realities. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social media channels to stay up to date on the latest news and updates.