Ford MPPs questioning high-speed rail project from Toronto to Quebec City

Eleven members of Ford's caucus from eastern Ontario said the federal government is ignoring the voices of farmers, landowners and municipalities on Alto, the proposed high-speed passenger train service between Quebec City and Toronto.

"If Alto is to proceed, local voices impacted by this project deserve to see their feedback reflected in the project's planning, route selection and delivery," the eastern Ontario Progressive Conservative politicians said in a statement.

"The federal government must ensure that any potential future rail project minimizes impacts on farmland and is supported by the people affected.”

The statement was from Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn, Labour Minister David Piccini, government house leader Steve Clark, John Jordan, Tyler Allsopp, George Darouze, Billy Denault, Laurie Scott, Stephane Sarrazin, Ric Bresee and Dave Smith.