Building Canada's Economic Future Through High-Speed Rail: Alto CEO Martin Imbleau to speak at the Empire Club of Canada

Speech to focus on the economic and productivity impacts of Canada's first high-speed rail network and the path to construction

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend a keynote address by Martin Imbleau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alto, at the Empire Club of Canada, where he will provide an update on the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail project and detail the public consultations that launch this month.

This event is in-person and virtual and will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Royal York.

Mr. Imbleau will speak about Alto's broader role in supporting productivity, jobs, and long-term economic growth and outline what comes next, including the rationale for selecting the Montréal–Ottawa segment as the first phase of the project. He will also discuss how public consultations will help shape alignment and station locations.

Following his remarks, Mr. Imbleau will participate in a fireside discussion with Sean Speer, Co-Founder and Editor-at-Large of the Hub.

Date:	Thursday, January 22, 2026
Location:	Fairmont Royal York
	100 Front St W
	Toronto, ON
	M5J 1E3
Time:	In-person: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
	Virtual: 12:35 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RSVP:	To register for the conference, please confirm your attendance at: Press Accreditation & Registration

Media Availability

Mr. Imbleau will be available for interviews and media inquiries following the fireside discussion. To schedule an interview with Mr. Imbleau, please contact Benoit Bourdeau at  [email protected] or [phone].

About Alto

Alto is a Crown corporation dedicated to building the largest public infrastructure project in Canada's recent history - the country's first ever, fast, reliable, and frequent high-speed rail network. With stations in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Québec City, this project will connect millions of Canadians living along the country's most densely populated corridor. Alto will bring cities and people closer together and create significant socio-economic benefits that will help generations to come. For more information on this transformative project, visit altotrain.ca.

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