Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, appearing alongside Alto CEO Martin Imbleau, announced plans for the first stage of construction of a high-speed rail corridor he described as 'one of the largest public works ever contemplated in the history of our country.’
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the project alongside the CEO of Alto, the Crown corporation overseeing the project.Exact 200-kilometre route hasn't been finalized, but will include a stop in Laval, Que.Overall infrastructure project is estimated to cost between $60 billion and $90 billion and was initially launched by the Trudeau government in February.