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Rail Envy: Pierre Poilievre Finds Another Thing To Hate

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April 1, 2026

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Conservative leader Pierre Polievre came out against 'Alto', the high-speed rail project proposed by the Liberal government that would run between Toronto and Quebec City. I discuss his opposition, the reactions to it, and my thoughts.

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Sources:

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(Poilievre says government should cancel TorontoQuebec City highspeed rail project, CBC News)

(Pierre Poilievre says he would cancel highspeed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, Toronto Star)

(Liberals’ highspeed raila fast track to privatization, The Breach)

(Pierre post)

(Alto to start requesting access to private land along potential highspeed rail route, CBC News)

(clip, h/t Scott Robertson)

(CPC platform on oil)

(Statement from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on the Birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald)

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