I'm David Bellerive, a bilingual public-sector professional based in Ottawa. My background is in university operations, finance, and team leadership. I also hold an MBA in Management Consulting.
Outside work, I write about infrastructure, contribute to passenger rail coverage, and run an independent campaign supporting high-speed rail in Canada.
I started GO ALTO because I believe Canada needs to get serious about building high-speed rail.
It's an independent campaign supporting the project and giving Canadians a way to make their support visible. I've built its bilingual website, developed resources explaining the project, and organized outreach to bring more people into the conversation.
Through Rail Fans Canada, I contribute to research, photography, video, and coverage of passenger rail and transit projects across Canada.
It's a chance to document projects as they develop, learn from the people involved, and help others understand what's happening in Canadian transportation.
My recent articles, essays, and explainers on infrastructure, transportation, and public institutions.
I've spent much of my career working inside a large public institution, learning how decisions are made, how resources are managed, and what it takes to keep complex operations running.
Outside work, I've spent years following, documenting, and advocating for infrastructure projects. I want to bring those two parts of my life together. Not just write about what Canada should build, but help make it happen.
I'm interested in meeting people working on major infrastructure projects, public institutions, and the challenges involved in getting things built.
If you're building something ambitious, looking for someone with my background, or simply want to exchange ideas, I'd be happy to hear from you.