The federal government says the first segment of its proposed high-speed rail project would connect Montreal and Ottawa.

The high-speed project, which was announced in February, would connect Toronto and Quebec City with trains travelling at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour, and spanning around 1,000 kilometres.

In an update on Friday, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the first segment of the network will run between Ottawa and Montreal, which is around 200 kilometres. Construction is set to begin in 2029.

Alto, the Crown corporation responsible for the project, will begin a three-month consultation process on the first segment in January 2026.

“Beginning in January 2026, Alto will begin a comprehensive three-month consultation process. Through open houses, virtual sessi

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