MONTREAL — A high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City could deliver billions of dollars in economic benefits, a new report says. The C.D. Howe Institute study found that the promised line would generate between $15 billion and $27 billion in value for Canadians over six decades.

The Canadian government says it is moving ahead with a multi-billion dollar plan to build a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto.

If it does happen, a high-speed rail line could mean a trip between Montreal and Toronto would take less than three hours, far shorter than the current trip on Via Rail or by car — and in some cases quicker than a flight, after taking into account the trip to the airport and passing through security.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to reveal more details Wednesday morning of his government's plan to connect Quebec City and Toronto with a high-speed rail line, Radio-Canada has learned.Trudeau is expected to make the official announcement this morning at 9 a.

The C.D. Howe Institute study says the promised high-speed rail link would generate between $15-billion and $27-billion in value for Canadians over six decades

With less than a month to go before he gives up his job, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday launched a six-year, $3.9-billion plan to design a high-speed rail line to (one day) connect Quebec City and Toronto,