Kristin Muller

A recent story out of Conception Bay South should give every Canadian pause—especially those living in rural communities along proposed infrastructure corridors. After years of uncertainty, a local family saw their property expropriated by the provincial government, and their home destroyed… only for the land to sit unused for years until one day, to their surprise, someone else started building a new house on that land. Let that sink in. Not for an urgent hospital. Not for a critical...

The ALTO “Consultation” Was Never Meant to Change Anything The federal government says public consultation gives Canadians a chance to learn about a project, ask questions, and share their ideas before final decisions are made. But in the case of the ALTO high-speed rail project, the so-called consultation appears to have come after the real decisions were already in motion. Funding commitments were announced. Governance structures were established. Branding and procurement planning were well...

As of early 2026, high-speed rail (HSR) remains heavily skewed toward a few countries with dense populations and long-term planning. While some nations boast vast, busy networks, many other projects worldwide have stalled, been scaled back, or failed outright — often due to rising costs, political changes, or low demand forecasts. For Canada — currently exploring higher-speed rail between Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and beyond — the global record offers crucial lessons. Who’s Winning the...