Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Premiers rally behind Carney, but not everyone is confident a tariff deal is close"
"Canada's premiers say they're behind the federal government as it tries to talk down U.S. President Donald Trump from his escalated trade war - although not everyone at the...
"CN and Union Pacific sign access agreements linked to NS merger"
"Union Pacific and CN have signed two binding Memoranda of Understanding covering operating rights and customer access in connection with union Pacific's proposed merger with...
"'Storm before the calm': Canadian exporters opt to wait and see on Trump tariffs"
"Canadian shippers are adopting a wait-and-see approach to the latest round of tariff threats from Donald Trump, trade experts say, even as a fresh feeling of angst sweeps...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
Member Feature: Universal Rail Building Connections, Creating Opportunities Through CARS
As Canada’s largest provider of track maintenance and construction services, Universal Rail is committed to keeping the country’s rail network safe, efficient, and ready for...
"Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff"
"U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of is trade war against his northern...
"Feds approve Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project"
"The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. The agency approval removes a hurdle that...
"Federal government announces strategy for Port of Vancouver"
"The MPO was established in August 2025 to advance nation-building projects faster by streamlining and accelerating regulatory approvals and by helping to structure and...
"AtkinsRéalis, Siemens Mobility to advance next phase of Québec City's TramCité project"
"AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. and Siemens Mobility have been selected by CDPQ Infra—the infrastructure development and project delivery arm of La Caisse—to advance the next phase...