Agricultural producers from Mirabel, Argenteuil and Deux-Montagnes, in collaboration with citizen organizations from Ontario and Quebec, will hold a peaceful demonstration in front of the Canadian Parliament on June 10, 2026, to express their opposition to Alto's high-speed rail (HSR) project.
The demonstration aims to raise awareness among elected officials and the public about the many impacts the HSR project would have on the agricultural sector and affected municipalities. These impacts include potential expropriations, as well as the effects of the project on farms and surrounding properties. The rail line's proposed route would have significant consequences for agricultural operations, local businesses, the natural environment and the vitality of local communities.
Agricultural producers and citizen representatives from Quebec and Ontario will also speak at the beginning of the demonstration, starting at noon.
In addition to local unions affiliated with the UPA, the following citizen organizations will participate in the demonstration:
- ALTNO Association
- Farmers affected by Alto Association (FAAA)
- Coalition for Better Rail
- Groupe d'opposition au TGV d'Alto
- North Belleville Against Alto
- Rideau Lakes Against Alto
- Save Stone Mills
- Tyendinaga Township Landowners Coalition
- About the UPA Local Unions
UPA local unions bring together agricultural producers within the territory of the regional county municipality (RCM) they represent. Local unions provide an important forum for grassroots involvement, enabling producers to express their views, benefit from the experience and solidarity of their peers, and actively contribute to the defence and promotion of agriculture.
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