Ryan Katz-Rozene

Ryan Katz-Rozene, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in sustainable transportation, dives into Canada's long-awaited high-speed rail project. He discusses Canadians' skepticism due to a history of unfulfilled promises and the chosen Montreal-Ottawa segment's strategic advantages. Funding uncertainties and political risks loom large, while Katz-Rozene highlights the importance of public-private partnerships for viability. He expresses concerns about shifting transport trends and gives a cautious 50-50 outlook on the project's future.