Feds ‘should run as fast as’ they can from Alto project, say opposition MPs, as PBO estimates construction alone could cost $113-billion 

'There is no remotely believable scenario under which Alto will break even. So, the best thing to do is to stop spending taxpayer dollars on it,' says Conservative MP Scott Reid.
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says the government 'welcomes' the recent PBO report on the Alto high-speed rail project and would 'continue to review the report.'

The federal government should “re-evaluate” the Alto high-speed rail project and instead consider improving the VIA Rail, say opposition MPs, as Canada's budget watchdog warns good project management will be "essential" to avoid cost overruns after a recent report found ...

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