Updated on 19 January 2026 at 16h17
This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI
Alto is undertaking a three-month public consultation process through eight virtual sessions and 20 open-house information sessions, two of which will take place in Laval, where the first segment of its Toronto–Quebec City HSR line will run.
The Laval sessions will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at 11 a.m. and again at 5 p.m., at the Sheraton Laval Hotel (2440 Autoroute des Laurentides), in Chomedey.
These meetings will be conducted in French and English, and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and American Sign Language (ASL) services will also be available.
Alto is therefore inviting Laval residents to meet with its team in order to “share their ideas and actively contribute to the development of the high-speed rail network.”
“Your participation is essential to building a project that reflects the aspirations of all communities,” the organization notes.
Open houses are also planned in Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache, Gatineau, Berthierville, Quebec City, Cap-Santé, Brownsburg-Chatham and, of course, Quebec City.
Route yet to be determined
The launch of the public consultations marks a concrete step forward in the project’s development and pre-construction phase.
“The feedback gathered will help determine the route of the rail network and the location of stations, while guiding efforts to minimize impacts, promote inclusion and strengthen local benefits,” Alto said in a press release.
Ongoing dialogue
The discussions initiated through these public consultations will continue as Alto advances the project in partnership with Indigenous communities, municipalities and public institutions, according to the company responsible for implementing the Toronto–Quebec City HSR network.
From design and environmental studies through construction and long-term operations, each stage will be guided by a commitment to reconciliation, sustainability and long-term community benefits.
“These efforts will take into account the diversity of realities in both rural and urban communities, including those of landowners and farmers,” Alto added.
It should be noted that Alto’s website allows the public to take part in this large-scale consultation until Sunday, March 29, by completing a survey, submitting comments on an interactive map, filing a brief, or participating in one of the eight virtual information sessions.
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