Latest News

Latest News

This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.

"CPKC Holiday Train announces 2026 schedule"
"CPKC Holiday Train announces 2026 schedule"
"The CPKC Holiday Train will launch its 2026 schedule on Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning 32 days of travel by two trainsets that will make stops featuring live music...
"PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment agreement for lithium project"
"PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment agreement for lithium project"
"PMET Resources has signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to support rail transshipment services for its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec. Under the...
"PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs"
"PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs"
"The Parliamentary Budget Office is trimming its outlook for economic growth for this year and next amid new U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures. The federal budget...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Green Line LRT awards contract for Bow River infrastructure package"
"Green Line LRT awards contract for Bow River infrastructure package"
"One of the most significant and visible components of Calgary's Green Line LRT is moving forward with the award of the Bow River contract to Aecon, marking the start of...
"Ontario Premier Ford warns U.S. tariffs may outlast Trump"
"Ontario Premier Ford warns U.S. tariffs may outlast Trump"
"Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada must prepare for the possibility that U.S. trade protectionism will last well beyond President Donald Trump's administration. "Canada's...
"Ottawa announces $430M for skilled trades worker training, recruitment"
"Ottawa announces $430M for skilled trades worker training, recruitment"
"The federal government plans to help fund new infrastructure, equipment and recruitment efforts by unions and other organizations to train workers as part of a major funding...
"Port of Montreal introduces new executive structure"
"Port of Montreal introduces new executive structure"
"The Montreal Port Authority has announced a new executive structure aimed at supporting treade growth, supply chain resilience and the port's long-term development within...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"VIA Rail Begins Constructing Montréal Assembly and Maintenance Facility"
"VIA Rail Begins Constructing Montréal Assembly and Maintenance Facility"
"VIA Rail Canada has begun constructing a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, Québec, to support the introduction of its new pan-Canadian fleet. The...
"Major construction contract awarded for Grimsby GO Station"
"Major construction contract awarded for Grimsby GO Station"
"The Ontario government has awarded a contract for major construction on Grimsby GO Station, with the awarding of the major construction contract to the Kenaidan Murphy Joint...
"Northwest Ont. MP pitching regional return of passenger rail"
"Northwest Ont. MP pitching regional return of passenger rail"
"One Thunder Bay MP says he's reached out to start talks with rail companies after his party leader opened the door to the possible return of passenger rail services to the...