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to limiting impacts, prioritizing negotiated (land) agreements, offering fair long-term compensation, maintaining adapted road access for agricultural operations, and supporting agricultural productivity. I will be monitoring those commitments closely as the route is narrowed.” Mingarelli also noted that ALTO hosted a procurement roundtable session in Hawkes- bury June 16 to discuss opportunities for local businesses, suppliers and stakehol- ders. The MP indicated she would work “to ensure that local workers, contractors, suppliers, and industries aware of future procurement opportunities and positioned to participate where possible.” The MP also stated she will lobby to ensure the second phase of public consul- tation in fall is “direct, bilingual, accessible, and not limited to online communication” to guarantee residents and special interest groups have a chance to tell ALTO about their concerns. “I expect ALTO to clearly explain which route options were studied, how local impacts were assessed, and how concerns about farmland, road access, emergency response, the Prescott-Russell Trail, and environmental protection will be addressed,” stated Mingarelli.
ALTO has released its summary report of all the public consultations done earlier this year on its proposed high-speed rail project to link Toronto to Quebec City. The 134-page document, What We Heard, and its 25-page companion docu- ment on First Nations consultations, are available at https://www.altotrain.ca/en/ public-consultation. The two reports summarize the results of the public consultation process set up earlier this year by the Crown corporation as part of its development proposal for a high-speed rail link between seven urban centres from Toronto to Québec City. Ottawa and Montréal are included as stops along the route. The reports highlights a number of issues raised during the public consultation, that included town hall gatherings, meetings with stakeholder groups, and online surveys. Concerns noted in the two reports include worries about the impact the final route plan could have on rural farmlands, wildlife habitats, neighbouring communities, recrea- tional trails, local traffic routes, and the use of expropriation in some cases to acquire land for the final route. Another round of consultation is planned for autumn this year as part of the process for ALTO to determine the final route plan for the project. ALTO stated that the focus of the second round of consultation is “based on a narrower corridor for the central segment” of the project from Ottawa to Montréal. A
ALTO has published reports on the issues and concerns raised during its public consultation process conducted earlier this year regarding its proposed high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City. A second consultation process on the Ottawa-Montreal segment of the project is scheduled for this fall. (ALTO)
third round of consultation will take place early next year on the western segment from Toronto to Ottawa, and the eastern segment from Montréal to Québec City. Prescott-Russell-Cumberland MP Gio- vanna Mingarelli issued a media release about the document and its contents, and the concerns she has heard from residents, municipalities, and various groups about the proposed high-speed rail project and its potential impact on communities in her riding. “Since the beginning of this (consulta- tion) process, I have shared these concerns directly with ALTO and the Minister of Trans- port Steven MacKinnon,” stated Mingarelli, “and I will continue to push for clear answers, a transparent process, and route options that minimize impacts on people, farms, properties, and communities.” Mingarellis also noted that the transport
minister has asked ALTO to consider a sou- thern route option between Peterborough and Ottawa that could include Kingston as a potential stop on the final route plan. This would depend on whether the alternate route is feasible. “This direction confirms that route plan- ning is still ongoing,” stated Mingarelli, “and that technical, environmental, and commu- nity considerations continue to be part of the process before a preferred alignment is identified with the least possible impact on the communities involved.” The MP noted that “ALTO has committed
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Warden Mario Zanth of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) welcomes back Alexandre Gorman (left) as administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence. (Photo provided)
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and the development of our services.” Gorman holds a master’s degree in health services management from the Université de Montréal. He previously served as the PR Residence administrator from 2019 to 2022. “M. Gorman’s return comes at an impor- tant time for the future of the Residence,” stated UCPR Warden Mario Zanth. “His expe- rience and knowledge of the organization make him the ideal person to lead the next steps. We are confident that the community will be in very good hands. We would also like to thank M. Larocque for his many years of service to the UCPR, and we wish him a well-deserved retirement.” Larocque has been a UCPR employee for 25 years, including 13 years as supe- rintendent and then three years as deputy chief of emergency services. During his time with the UCPR, he has led a number of major projects for the counties, and finishes his service with the UCPR after four years mana- ging the Prescott and Russell Residence.
A familiar face has taken charge again of the Prescott and Russell Residence. Last month the United Counties of Pres- cott and Russell council (UCPR) approved the appointment of Alexandre Gorman as administrator for the Prescott and Russell Residence. Gorman takes over the post from Éric Larocque starting the end of June. “We wish to acknowledge the retirment of M. Larocque and sincerely thank him for his outstanding commitment,” stated UCPR Chief Administrator Stéphane Parisien. “Particularly for maintaining the high-quality standards of the Prescott and Russell Resi- dence since 2022, as well as for his strong involvement in the redevelopment project. We are also very please to welcome back M. Alexandre Gorman, whose experience and knowledge of the organization will be valuable assets in ensuring the continuity
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