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Share Your Feedback - Complete the CARS End-of-Year Member Survey
Complete the CARS End-of-year Member survey As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of...
"Alstom shelves hydrogen development"
"ALSTOM has confirmed that development of hydrogen-powered trains has been "put on hold" due to the wirthdrawl of state gunding, while the company's CEO, Henri...
"Trade tensions temporarily on backburner as PM visits Washington for FIFA celebrations"
When Prime Minister Mark Carney touches down in Washington on Friday morning, Canadian officials say this brief visit is all about celebrating FIFA soccer. Really, they...
"Calgary to Banff rail proponents submit plan for federal major project status"
"Champions of a plan to build a hydrogen-driven passenger rail line from Calgary's airport to Banff are hoping their vision will be included among Canada's nation-building...
"Canada Delays Trade Data After US Shutdown"
"Statistics Canada has delayed another release of international merchandise trade data due to the U.S. government shutdown. The agency said it will not publish October trade...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
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 T06DL25720 - Request...
"U.S. industry groups strongly back renewing CUSMA"
"As Canada's trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico faces a crucial review, many U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration to preserve the agreement and to stop...
"New trade infrastructure requested"
"Canada has a massive trade infrastructure deficit that needs to be addressed, according to a company that finances trade. Export Development Canada said estimates peg the...
"New expropriation powers in budget bill spark concern over high-speed rail megaproject"
"New powers proposed in the government's latest budget bill could set the stage for one of the biggest rounds of expropriation in modern history, according to a Toronto...
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 T06DL25720 - Request...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...