Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says he doesn’t support the southern route of a proposed high-speed rail project that would link Toronto to Quebec City.
In a statement, Clark says he has heard from residents in the communities he represent who would be directly affected by the proposed southern route for the Alto high-speed rail project.
The route would travel along the Highway 401 corridor around South Frontenac and the Kingston region.
Clark says he shares their serious concerns about the harm it would cause to property owners, farms, sensitive environmental habitat, world-renowned heritage areas, and emergency service response.
At the same time, he adds that proponents have not demonstrated what tangible benefits this route would bring to our region.
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first announced the project in February, 2025 with a design phase expected to last four to five years.
Clark says he is encouraging the proponents and federal government to find an alternative route that will not cause such significant impact to these communities and the families who have worked hard to build them for generations.
