Indigenous engagement
Alto, alongside the Government of Canada, is committed to reconciliation, and is making it a key priority. This commitment is grounded in the principles of engaging early and meaningfully, through constructive dialogue and nation-to-nation relationships with Indigenous peoples.
We are dedicated to engagement with Indigenous Peoples, in accordance with the Principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Our goals include:
- Building Meaningful Relationships
- Contributing to Better Socio-Economics Benefits
- Fulfilling the duty to consult
- Enabling financial participation
Indigenous Capacity Funding Program
To support and encourage Indigenous Peoples with participating in discussions about the Alto project development in the Toronto-Québec City corridor, Transport Canada is making grant funding available through the Indigenous Capacity Funding Program.
What We Heard and What We Are Doing Report
Indigenous communities were invited to all 3 bidding teams, to share insights and recommendations for their participation in the Project. More than 90% of potentially impacted Indigenous communities were represented.
Get involved
Join our focus group: high speed rail impact on indigenous communities
This focus group is part of our ongoing work to improve infrastructure across Canada in ways that respect indigenous perspectives, culture, and needs. The session will provide a space for open discussion about current challenges, future plans, and how transport projects may affect communities. What will happen A short presentation outlining proposed transport projects and why your input is needed Small group discussions facilitated by our team, focusing on: ...
Q&A event: 30th September 2025
We are holding a Question & Answer (Q&A) session so you can hear directly from the project team about the project and new station design. This event is an opportunity for you to ask questions, raise concerns, and share ideas in an open forum. What this event will include A short introduction and update on the project’s progress An open Q&A session with members of the design and planning team Space for community members to raise issues important to...
New rail station - quick poll
As part of the High Speed Rail Project, a portion of the budget will be spent on adding a new rail station. Tell us where you think a new rail station should be added.
I want to reaffirm the importance of the expertise and perspectives of Indigenous communities, which shape every step of this groundbreaking project. Our commitment to building relationships of trust and respect, grounded in integrity and transparency, remains genuine and unwavering.
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