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ALTO HSR Citizen Research Initiative is an independent, non-partisan citizen research project examining Canada's proposed high-speed rail corridor between Toronto and Québec City, with particular focus on the southern alignment through Eastern Ontario.
Why this survey exists: The ALTO public consultation closed on April 24, 2026. We are collecting information about how people experienced that consultation process — how they found out about it, what tools they used, what information they could and could not access, and whether they felt the process gave their community a genuine opportunity to be heard.
The results will be used in a public research report on the quality and integrity of the ALTO consultation process. That report will be publicly available at altohsrcitizenresearch.ca and will be submitted to Transport Canada, relevant parliamentary committees, and elected officials.
Who should complete this survey: Anyone who lives in or near the ALTO study corridor, who participated in or tried to participate in the consultation, or who was affected by or interested in the ALTO project is welcome to respond. You do not need to have submitted a formal consultation response to participate.
About your privacy: This survey is anonymous. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other identifying information. The proximity question at the end asks where you live in general terms — not your address. No information that could identify you individually will appear in any published report.
Time required: Approximately 5-10 minutes.
The ALTO HSR Citizen Research Initiative is not affiliated with ALTO, Transport Canada, the Government of Canada, or any political party. This survey is conducted independently. For more information about our research, visit altohsrcitizenresearch.ca.