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Ontario’s largest tourism association has released an official call to action in support of the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project that could connect Ontario and Quebec. 

The HFR, an incentive echoing the decades-long pip-dream of having a high-speed rail system that connects cities like Toronto and Montreal, has been in the works since 2016 and was initially implemented on behalf of VIA Rail. 

According to their website, the project is currently reviewing potential development candidates, which is where today’s statement on behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) comes into play. 

The organization released a statement urging Canadian stakeholders, government officials and business leaders to invest in the HFR project and make it an established reality — specifically in this case — to help bolster tourism between Ontario and Quebec. 

“As the demand for efficient, reliable transportation, and investment in transportation infrastructure, continues to rise, the Toronto-Québec City …

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