Alto Extends their Consultation Period until April 24, 2026 and adds an Additional Virtual Consultation Session

Updated: March 20, 2026

Alto Extends their Consultation Period until April 24, 2026 and adds an Additional Virtual Consultation Session

If you would like to provide your feedback and learn more about the Alto High Speed Rail project, you can do so through their website questionnaire and upcoming virtual consultation session. They have extended their public consultation period to run until April 24, 2026. 

Here is a link to their website Public Consultation page that includes information on the project as well a link to the questionnaire: 

https://en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-canada-of-tomorrow-with-high-speed-rail

Want to attend a Virtual Consultation Session? There is one happening on Monday March 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 

Here is the link to register: 

https://www.altotrain.ca/en/public-consultation/virtual-session

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March 11, 2026:

The Township of Douro-Dummer is committed to keeping residents and ratepayers informed about the Alto High-Speed Rail project by sharing updates provided by project representatives.

The Alto High-Speed Rail is a Federal Government project working to connect Quebec City to Toronto by train.

As this is a Federal initiative, the Township of Douro-Dummer does not have authority over the project and does not have conformation on whether the route will pass through Township boundaries.

Residents and ratepayers who have questions or concerns about the Alto High-Speed Rail are encouraged to contact their Member of Parliament and read the resources linked below.

This page will be updated with any additional information regarding the project when this information becomes available.

Contact information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Alto at via email, or reach out to your Member of Parliament, Emma Harrison, via email or by phone at 705-745-2258.

Resources:

• Alto presentation to Council from December 10, 2025
• Complete the Alto High-Speed Rail survey
• Frequently asked questions
• General Information about the Alto High-Speed Rail
• High-speed rail announcement from the office of the Prime Minister
• Official Alto Mandate