Federal government celebrates progress on the GO Transit expansion

The federal government announced a $1.9 billion investment to replace Via Rail’s locomotive fleet and build a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montreal, with $1.6 billion for 45 locomotives and $357 million for the facility. The program, using Stadler hybrid trains (first nine built in Spain, remaining 36 in Canada), aims to improve reliability…

The federal government will spend about $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s 45 locomotives and to build an assembly plant and maintenance facility, with $1.6 billion for the locomotives and $357 million for the plant. The new hybrid locomotives, to be built by Stadler (first nine in Spain, remaining 36 in Canada), are expected to enter service by 2031 and…

The Ontario government has completed major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station, including 2.5 kilometres of new GO rail track and a new pedestrian tunnel and pavilion connecting to Randolph Avenue, to support increased capacity on the Kitchener Line. The project also added a park on Ernest Avenue, a noise barrier, retaining wall, and a taller fence on the…

The federal government announces progress on the GO Transit expansion. The release is issued by the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and published July 30, 2026.

The Government of Canada announced ongoing progress in expanding GO Transit in Toronto, highlighting modernization at Bloor GO/UP Station to increase service frequency on the Kitchener line and improve pedestrian connections to Randolph Avenue. The project includes 2.5 kilometers of new tracks (bringing the corridor to four tracks between Dupont Street…

The federal government has approved Canada Nickel Co. Inc.’s Crawford nickel mine in northern Ontario, with the formal announcement expected Friday. This approval marks the first mining project sanctioned under the federal Impact Assessment Act since 2019 and is part of Ottawa’s Major Projects Office fast-track efforts.

Ontario Progressive Conservative MPPs criticized Ottawa’s Alto high-speed rail plan, signaling concerns over its impact on rural communities, farmland, and local feedback in light of a broader Ottawa-Kingston-Quebec City rail proposal. The article notes a tacit deal between Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney linking Alto to support for…

The federal government will spend about $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s locomotives and to build a new assembly plant and maintenance facility, with $1.6 billion for 45 locomotives and $357 million for the plant. The trains will be built by Stadler (first nine in Spain, 36 in Canada), were described as the first hybrid trains in North America, and are…

The article reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is escalating its fight with the federal government over Toronto’s island airport expansion and is threatening to withdraw support for Ottawa’s Alto high-speed rail project. It notes that federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon said Ottawa will work with Ontario and Quebec on the…

The federal government will spend nearly $2 billion to replace Via Rail’s long‑haul trainsets, including a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montreal. Stadler will supply 45 trainsets (with final assembly and testing for up to 36 vehicles in Montreal) and manufacturing will occur in Spain, while ABB will provide batteries locally.

The federal government will invest more than $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail's locomotive fleet of 45 trains and to build a maintenance plant. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the plan.

The federal government plans to spend $1.6 billion to replace 45 aging Via Rail locomotives and invest $357 million to build a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montreal. Stadler will build the trains—nine in Spain and 36 in Canada—creating 1,200 full-time jobs, with first deliveries expected by 2031 and hybrid trains using Canadian-made batteries.

The Ford government criticized the federal decision to halt the Billy Bishop airport expansion, saying Ottawa caved to a “fringe group” of Toronto residents and vowing to push forward with the project. Transportation Minister Prabneet Sarkaria stated there is no intention to repeal expropriation legislation or withdraw from the tri-partite agreement, and…

The federal government announced that it would not proceed with the expansion of the Toronto Island Airport to accommodate jets, effectively grounding the proposal. The decision followed a grassroots campaign and was celebrated by more than 1,000 Toronto residents and environmental groups, highlighting concerns about noise, pollution, and impacts on…

The federal government has halted plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport. CP24 reports the decision and provides the latest details on the announcement.

The federal government is grounding the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop airport after public consultation showed strong opposition from Torontonians. Transport Canada said it would not pursue expansion plans beyond safety-related runway upgrades and will consider Toronto residents’ concerns before any future steps.

The federal government has rejected Ontario’s plan to expand Billy Bishop Airport, stating they will focus instead on approved safety upgrades and not on expanding to allow jets to land. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon indicated the decision is based on public consultations and is not a final one, while critics call it disappointing and proponents…

The federal government declined to move forward with the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, citing concerns about public spaces, noise, environmental impacts, and housing development. Transport Minister Steven Mac Kinnon emphasized collaboration with partners but rejected plans that infringe on Little Norway Park or Hanlan’s Point Beach,…

The federal government will spend about $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s aging locomotive fleet and to build a new assembly plant and maintenance facility in Montreal, with $1.6 billion for 45 locomotives and $357 million for the plant. The trains will be built by Stadler, with the first nine built in Spain and the remaining 36 in Canada, creating…

The federal government announced a total of about $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s aging locomotive fleet, including $1.6 billion to replace 45 locomotives and $357 million to build a new assembly plant and maintenance facility. The plan, to be carried out with Stadler (first nine trains built in Spain and the remaining 36 in Canada), is expected to…

The federal government will spend about $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s aging locomotive fleet and to build a new assembly and maintenance plant, with $1.6 billion for 45 locomotives and $357 million for the facility. The locomotives, built by Stadler (first nine in Spain, remaining 36 in Canada), are described as the first hybrid trains in North…