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"Liberal government to table budget on nov. 5"
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table its latest budget on Nov. 5. This will be the second budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney and...
"FRA Allocates $2.3 Billion in Funding for US Rail Infrastructure"
"THE US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected 105 projects to receive more than 2.3 billion USD in federal funding for rail infrastructure and safety...
"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 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"
"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
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 -...
"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 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"
"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"
"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
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 -...
"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...