High speed rail: Nation builder or billion dollar boondoggle?

A high speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City is on the table, promising jobs and billions in economic impact — but also raising concerns from communities and politicians. In this episode, we dig into what Canadians want to know about high‑speed rail and whether the country is ready for it. Our question: What questions do you have about high speed rail in Canada? Is it a good or bad idea?

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High speed rail: Nation builder or billion dollar boondoggle? is an episode from Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio by CBC.

This episode is 00:37:04 long.

This episode was published on Apr 12, 2026.

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