Some communities in Eastern Ontario are worried about plans for high speed rail

OTTAWA — As Alto commences its plans for construction on a high speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, many in smaller Eastern Ontario communities are concerned about the proposal.

Conservative MP Philip Lawrence, who represents Northumberland—Clarke, said he has received two or three phone calls by citizens of his riding in tears, and asks the question in regard to communication between the ministry of transportation and those affected, in the commons transportation committee, Feb 23.