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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Transport Canada Establishes Supply Chain Advisory Council"
"Canada’s Minister of Transport Anita Anand and Internal Trade on Feb. 28 announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and...
"U.S. tariffs have begun, here's what Canadians need to know: live updates"
"Canada is retaliating with $30 billion in tariffs of its own, with an additional $125 billion in levies set to take hold after..." (Financial Post Staff , 2025) Click here...
"CN, Iowa Northern officially combine operations"
"With the closing of acquisition, CN and Iowa Northern can begin integrating their two railroads to better serve customers, the Iowa economy and..." (Progressive Railroading...
"VIA Rail Expands Career Opportunities in Northern Manitoba With New Locomotive Engineer Training Program"
"This program comes at a pivotal moment as VIA Rail advances its modernization strategy, including the introduction of a new fleet for its..." (Travel and Tour World , 2025)...
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"St. Thomas: Railway-era glory, EV-era reinvention"
"A community with deep industrial roots, going back to the dawn of the railroad era, and a core driver of the region’s automotive manufacturing belt, St. Thomas is working...
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"Court of Appeal upholds ruling that CP Rail was not liable for Lac-Mégantic disaster"
"Quebec’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific Railway did not have legal liability for the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster that..."...
CARS 11th Annual Golf Tournament: Registration Now Open!
🏌️♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ CARS is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf Tournament on August 21st, 2025, at the beautiful Elm Ridge Country...
"Canada greenlights high-speed rail project between Toronto and Québec City"
"Last week (19 February), Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and minister of transport Anita Anand confirmed funding for the development phase of the Toronto-Québec City...
"Confused by Trump's many tariff threats? Here's what's going on"
"Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans isn't a flaw — it's proof you're paying attention in the funhouse maze of..." (Panetta , 2025) Click here for...
Empowering the Future of Rail: Apply for CARS Scholarships Today!
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two exceptional scholarship...