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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Canada's 2025 budget lays the track for Calgary-Banff Rail and downtown renewal"
"The 2025 federal budget, branded as the Canada Strong Budget, renews Canada's commitment to infrastructure that boosts productivity, strengthens regional economies and...
"Port of Churchill, Hudson Bay Railway get $51M in provincial money toward improvements"
"Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrate the Hudson Bay Railway line as the federal and provincial government officials met in Winnipeg Sunday to...
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...
"These are Carney's new major projects, and some of them won't be easy"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the second round of projects to be considered for fast-track approval becasue of their perceived national importance. All the...
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...
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...
"Canada to revive trade talks with India under 'new process', Trade Minister says"
"Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade negotiations under "a new...
"The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun"
"Compared to other major projects granted "national importance" status by Mark Carney's Liberal government, the proposed expansion of the Port of Churchill is still a very...
"Winnipeg rail relocation report identifies short abandoned spur as potential starting point"
"An interim report into Winnipeg rail relocation recommends a short abandoned track in the Brooklands neighbourhood as a potential place to start. A 21-page report published...
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...
"WRI Founder Gordon Bachinsky Honored With Canadian Association Of Railway Suppliers’ Lifetime Achievement Award"
"This week, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), which represents over 150 companies that are important to the operations of Canadian freight and passenger...