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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Carney announces new supports for Canada's lumber, steel sectors"
"Amid the ongoing trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a slate of new measures to help and protect the steel and lumber industries....
"Agribition announces renewed partnership with Canadian National Railway"
"Canadian Western Agribition opened on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with Scott Moe, Premeir of Saskatchewan, addressing attendees at this morning's Breakfast in the Barns present by...
"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...
"Calgary Transit terminates two-car CTrain pilot on weekends"
"Calgary Transit quickly abandoned its pilot project last spring to operate two-car CTrain service on weekends and holidays. While the program was initially revised after one...
"Carney weighs trip to Washington next week as trade talks stall"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney is weighing attending the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, a trip that would offer an opportunity to meet with Donald Trump....
"Federal government to expedite Alto, Canada's first high-speed rail project "
"Construction on one of the most ambitious and expensive transportation infrastructure projects to ever be undertaken in Canadian history is now targeted to begin before the...
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...
"Durham GO riders call for return of express train 4 years after service was paused"
"Commuters in Durham Region are calling for the return of express trains on the Lakeshore East GO line, four years after the service was paused for contruction. The express...
"CPKC recognizes grain elevators for excellence in safety and efficiency"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has named G3 Canada Limited and Bartlett Grain Company as the recipients of its annual Elevator of the Year awards for the 2024-2025 crop year....