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flag Canada fast-tracks high-speed rail by letting Alto seize land without hearings, cutting project start time.

flag The federal government has fast-tracked the Toronto-to-Quebec City high-speed rail project by granting Alto, a Via Rail subsidiary, expanded powers to expropriate land without prior offers or public hearings, bypassing the Canada Transportation Agency review. flag Included in the 2025 budget bill, the changes allow segment-by-segment approvals, aiming to cut construction start time from eight to four years. flag The $60 billion to $90 billion project, expected to take up to 15 years, seeks to reduce travel times and emissions while boosting economic growth. flag Critics warn the move undermines property rights and transparency, especially for farmers, and may lead to costly errors. flag The legislation is under review in the House of Commons.

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