03/18/2026
The National Farmers Union – Ontario (NFU-O) is deeply concerned that the current approach to the Alto high-speed rail project treats prime farmland, farm livelihoods, and ecologically sensitive lands as expendable. Based on concerns raised by members, communities, and our own policy review, NFU-O cannot support the project in its current form without clear, enforceable protections for farmland, farmers, farm businesses, water systems, and affected Indigenous and rural communities. Given these concerns, the NFU-O calls for a pause to further planning and demands proper consultation and a clear plan for farmland preservation and farmer compensation should lands be expropriated.
Read our position here: https://nfuontario.ca/news/national-farmers-union-ontario-policy-position-on-the-alto-high-speed-rail-project/
Then join us for an online event on Monday, March 30 from 7pm to 8 pm EDT to discuss the Alto High Speed Rail Line, and how to mobilize around responsible transportation without farmland sacrifice.
Open to non-members, registration is required.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nfu-o-town-hall-alto-high-speed-rail-line-tickets-1985372109424
