OTTAWA — The first section of Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project will link the regions of Ottawa to Montreal, a decision that is not only symbolic but practical, said Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon on Friday.

Speaking in Gatineau, Que., with a delegation of local MPs and mayors, MacKinnon said that this segment will represent “a unique opportunity to connect two provinces and quickly generate benefits for travelers, communities and the economy.”

“Why start with this part of the route? Because it is, for several reasons, the most logical option, it is a relatively short and straight portion of the overall route,” he said.

“These high-speed trains, they don’t like curves. They need to go in a straight line. This provides an excellent opportunity for teams in both provinces to

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