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.
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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