Toronto to Quebec City Rapid Rail Network: Building Infrastructure for Tomorrow

The Canadian Club of Ottawa is thrilled to present our 2024-2025 season!

Date: October 1, 2024 — Noon - 1:00pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Location: National Arts Centre - Canada Room

Join Martin Imbleau, President, and CEO of VIA HFR, as he presents the vision behind the Toronto – Quebec City Rapid Rail Network.

This transformative project will redefine Canadian transportation by improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and promoting sustainable development.

 Discover how this groundbreaking investment will support national goals for economic growth, environmental stewardship, regional development, and how it will shape the future of intercity travel in Canada. The keynote address will be followed by a fireside chat.

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Martin Imbleau brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing major infrastructure projects.

Prior to joining VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc., Martin was President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.

Previously, he was Vice-President of Corporate Strategies and Business Development at Hydro-Québec. He has also held senior vice-president positions at Énergir, where he was responsible for business development, renewable energy, community relations, corporate strategy and operations.

Martin holds a Master of Law degree from Université de Montréal and a Bachelor of Law from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). He was called to the Barreau du Québec in 1997. He continues to champion international human rights through the publication of several books on international law, human rights, freedom of expression, genocide and transitional justice.

Martin chairs the Board of Directors of the Raoul-Dandurand Chair of Strategic and Diplomatic Studies at UQAM.