Quebec farmers say proposed high-speed rail threatens their land, livelihoods
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Alary owns more than 260 hectares of land, where he grows wheat, corn and soybeans and produces hay.
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Quebec farmers say proposed high-speed rail threatens their land, livelihoods
By Alessia Simona Maratta & Timothy Sargeant Global News
Posted October 30, 2026 5:00 am
Watch: Quebec farmers and local elected officials are once again speaking out against a proposed high-speed train. Farmers just east of Montreal say the rail project will ruin their way of life. They want it cancelled and they are asking planners to go back to the drawing board. Tim Sargeant reports.…
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