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Explore the multi-phased process that will lead to the delivery of HFR for Canadians; from selection of a private partner to co-develop and delivery.

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We strongly believe that good planning involves the community and better decisions are made when many perspectives are considered. Your opinion matters.

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An Impact Assessment will help determine the proposed route HFR will travel, and identify how Canada’s new railway could affect the social, cultural, economic, built and natural environments.

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Through this procurement process, the Government of Canada will seek a private partner to take an innovative and collaborative approach for the engineering design and development of HFR.

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Four directors have been appointed to the VIA HFR board.

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Three bidding teams qualified to respond to the Request for Proposals.

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The HFR Team is committed to the preservation and protection of the environment, as we work to build a reliable, safe, sustainable and accessible HFR system for Canadians.

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