$100 BILLION TRAIN: Ottawa’s Land Grab in Rural Canada?

Tap The Maple · Mar 9, 2026 · 11m

Canada’s government is pushing forward with a massive high-speed rail megaproject connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.But critics say the Alto high-speed rail project could cost $60–$90 billion — and potentially over $100 billion once overruns hit.For many rural communities in Eastern Ontario, the biggest concern isn’t speed.It’s expropriation.New rules could allow the federal government to take private land needed for the rail corridor faster than before, raising serious questions about property rights, consultation, and fairness.Many communities along the proposed corridor…