Alto high-speed rail project sparks support and opposition in Peterborough

Alto high-speed rail project sparks support and opposition in Peterborough

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Poilievre says Conservatives oppose Alto

Opposition to the Alto project took a partisan turn on Tuesday, March 31. In Peterborough, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that the Conservatives oppose the proposed high-speed rail project, which is projected to cost up to $90 billion with construction…

Peterborough mayor ‘disappointed’ in Pierre Poilievre, Conservative opposition to Alto high-speed rail project

Leadership in Peterborough is voicing strong opposition to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, after he pledged to cancel the proposed Alto high-speed rail project. Mayor Jeff Leal released this statement on Tuesday afternoon. “My colleagues and I on Peterborough City Council and the broader Peterborough community are very disappointed in Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada for opposing the ALTO High Speed Rail project. The C…

Peterborough mayor slams Poilievre’s opposition to Alto high-speed rail

By Bruce Head. Jeff Leal calls project a 'transformative nation-building' opportunity after Conservative leader calls it a 'boondoggle' and vows to cancel it.