Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs"
"When President Trump unveiled his sprawling global tariffs last spring, he boasted that they would generate windfall profits and "make America wealthy again." But after...
"Canada to host September summit in Toronto to help draw billions in foreign investment, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney is inviting more than 100 of the world's largest investors to a summit in Toronto in September as Ottawa expands its pitch to attract more foreign...
"Federal Liberals propose railway to connect Maritime hubs"
"The federal Liberals have adopted a plan for a Maritime Railway Corridor into their official party policy that would link Saint John to Halifax with a... (Mandin & Lau ,...
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
Get Ahead of the Crowd at NRD26
Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the Canadian rail industry...
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 -...
"CPKC Winnipeg yard receives 2026 Terminal of the Year award"
"It also handles shipments carrying freight from some of CPKC’s largest grain... ( Railway Supply, 2026) Click here for the full article Railway Supply . (2026, April 21st)...
"Canadian Government Launches Labor Relations Consultations"
"Since receiving the final report of the Industrial Inquiry Commission on labor relations issues at Canada’s West Coast ports in May 2025, the government said it has been...
"Carney names advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations as CUSMA review nears"
"The list includes experts, industry and union leaders and retired high-profile politicians such as former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, former Conservative leader Erin...
Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking Funding for Rail Suppliers
Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting manufacturing priorities,...
"Finance Minister will release spring economic update on April 28"
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will release a spring economic update on April 28, providing the Liberals with their first opportunity to lay out a fiscal plan...
"Canadian, Manitoba governments forge pact to accelerate projects"
"Yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new cooperation agreement between Manitoba and the Canadian federal governments regarding an approach to major...