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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
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...
"Alstom keeps Canada moving, supporting local economies across the country"
"Alstom is a proudly Canadian player. Canada, the world's second-largest country, grew alongside its rail network. Today, the country’s rail industry is strong and plays a...
"High speed rail aspiration in Alberta passenger rail network plan"
"The Passenger Rail Master Plan suggests the phased development of a 500 km network focused on the connections with the greatest potential demand and economic..." (Railway...
"Keep Canada Moving: Labour, Management and Supply Chain in the Rail and Maritime Sectors"
"An efficient transportation network is crucial to the smooth operation of supply chains and to Canada’s economic prosperity. While Canada’s transportation infrastructure has...
"New CPKC rail overpass to support Fraser Valley Highway 1 widening"
"A major bottleneck on Highway 1 is being transformed as the Government of B.C. moves ahead with replacing the CPKC rail overpass near Langley in..." (ReNew Canada , 2026)...
"Amtrak debuts first US-Canada preclearance facility in Vancouver"
" Customers traveling to the United States from Vancouver, British Columbia, on Amtrak Cascades trains can now complete U.S. preclearance before boarding... ( Progressive...
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 -...
"Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?"
"The Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway was once an outlet for coal and steel, industries that dominated the island’s economy for generations before largely...
"Yonge North Subway Extension Moves Toward Richmond Hill"
"Yonge North Subway Extension plans are moving ahead as Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued a request for proposals to ..." (Oleksandr , 2026) Click here for the...
Highlights from Our 2026 Annual General Meeting in Calgary
Last week, we were pleased to bring our community together in Calgary for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a...
"Ottawa, Quebec reach deal on public transit funding"
"After years of difficult negotiations, Ottawa and Quebec have reached an agreement on how new federal public transit investments will be allocated, according to...
"Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply chains after the Trump administration proposed a...