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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"TTC awards contract for next phase of Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement project"
"The TTC has awarded the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Young Capacity Improvement (BYCI) project to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV). The BYCI project...
"Canada to retaliate against Trump with tariffs on US autos"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will impose "carefully calibrated and targeted counter tariffs" on the United States while pursuing new trade ties with like-minded...
"Ontario announces $11-billion in promised tariff relief for businesses"
"With the economy and financial markets reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime, Mr. Ford announced Monday that his government was offering Ontario...
"CN Establishes a New Monthly Grain Movement Record"
"CN said it moved more than 2.85 million metric tones (MMT) of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 MMT nationally. CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
CARS Student Membership
Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
"APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack"
"Canada Pacific Kansas City and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator and an independent division of A.P....
Fuel Your Success with CARS: Join the Railway Revolution Today!
Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to unparalleled opportunities,...
"Trump's sweeping new levies on U.S. trade partners threatens to fracture global systems of trade"
"President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs on America's trading partners with an executive order that threatens to fracture global systems of trade, levelling 20 per...
New Head of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada Takes Office
New head of ship and rail compensation canada takes office Ottawa, March 31, 2025 - The new Administrator of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada, Caroline Healey, has taken...
"Siemens Canada Will Invest $150M in Ontario"
"Siemens Canada will invest $150 million to establish a global AI manufacturing technologies R&D center for battery production at its headquarters in Oakville, Ontario... ”...