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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Broadway Subway station entrance buildings begin to take shape above ground"
"With roughly 18 months to go until opening day, there are more major visual signs of progress on the Broadway Subway construction project, with the first few standalone...
"Feds name first 3 infrastructure projects for potential fast-track approvals"
"The Government of Canada announced it is initiating the process toward potential listing of three major projects - the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project, the Grays Bay Road...
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...
"Canada's former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U.S. midterms"
"Canada's former chief trade negotiator said Monday he doesn't expect Ottawa to reach a tariff deal with Washington before the U.S. midterm elections. Steve Verheul told an...
"Hamilton opens street railway maintenance and storage facility"
"The City of Hamilton has opened the new Birch Transit Centre, a $390.4-million Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) maintenance and storage facility designed to support the...."...
"Rail companies investing millions in Maine as cross-border freight traffic grows"
"The state sits in between Canadian cities such as Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City to the west, and growing shipping container ports in...." (Walztoni , 2026) Click here for...
"Procurement process for high-speed rail project gears up"
"Last week, Alto, the Crown corporation behind the high-speed rail project, and Cadence, the Canadian-led group of companies selected to spearhead the development of the...
What’s Next for CUSMA? Join CARS for a Timely Industry Update
As North American trade continues to evolve, staying informed is essential for businesses operating across borders. The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) remains...
"Americold, DP World, CPKC Unveil Port Saint John 'Import-Export Hub'"
"Americold Realty Trust on June 18 celebrated the grand opening of its first import-export hub to be built in Canada at Port Saint John in New Brunswick. The facility...
"Canada, B.C. announces $5B infrastructure partnership to boost housing, transit"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby announced a landmark federal-provincial partnership Monday that will direct more than $5 billion toward...
"Launch of the planning phase for two additional REM stations"
"CDPQ Infra, the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal today announced an important step forward in the development of the REM: the launch of the planning phase for...