Thursday, May 1, 2025
GO rail milestone achieved with excavation in Kitchener
The Ontario government has completed excavation of the second of two tunnels under Highways 401 and 409, bringing the Kitchener GO corridor one step closer…
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Investing in sustainable infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are providing more than $13.6 million in joint funding for 30 new sustainable infrastructure projects in the province of…
Saskatchewan proceeds with second year of intersection safety strategy
The Saskatchewan government has completed $40 million in highway safety improvements throughout the province since 2019. This marks year two of a five-year $100 million…
Three teams qualify to design and build Montreal container terminal
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced that following the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process for the design and construction of the Contrecoeur container terminal,…
CIB collaboration for transportation capacity and feasibility study
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is collaborating with Public Services and Procurement Canada, Transport Canada, and Infrastructure Canada to examine the transportation needs of Asia-Pacific…
Third Crossing bridge project marks another milestone
Another milestone has been marked for the historic Third Crossing project in Kingston, Ontario with the delivery of the first of 95 150-foot long concrete…
B.C. charges ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure support
British Columbia municipalities and businesses building their light-duty fleets of electric vehicles (EVs) have access to new rebates and supports for charging infrastructure through CleanBC’s…
AECOM makes leadership appointments for transportation and program management
AECOM recently announced the appointments of Jennifer Aument as chief executive of its Transportation business and Drew Jeter as chief executive of its Program Management…
Southwestern Ontario transportation task force launched
The new Southwest Task Force has been launched to focus on improving connections between transportation modes such as rail, bus, and local transit services across…
Multi-year highway project underway in B.C.
Construction crews are making progress on improvements to Highway 14 near Sooke, British Columbia, which will contribute to safer and easier travel for commuters. “Highway…
TTC selects HDR-Gannett Fleming team for capacity enhancement program
A joint HDR-Gannett Fleming led team has been selected as the program consultant on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway Capacity Enhancement Program for Line…
Highway construction project starts near Swift Current
The Government of Saskatchewan is beginning construction work on two overpasses on one of the province’s busiest highways. Regina-based Graham Construction has begun work on…
Major rehabilitation work ahead for Victoria bridge in Montreal
The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, has announced a contribution agreement of nearly $15 million over three years with CN to carry out rehabilitation work…
Gas tax funds available for infrastructure projects in New Brunswick
Organizations in New Brunswick representing local service districts can now apply for $55 million in infrastructure project funding under the federal Gas Tax Fund. “The…
Investments to modernize public transit infrastructure in Misssissauga
Today new strategic funding was announced to support 12 projects that will modernize and improve public transit in Mississauga, Ontario. The Government of Canada is…
Ontario helps build winter roads in far north
The Ontario government is investing $6 million to help 31 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee build and maintain 3,170 kilometres of…
Port infrastructure expansion for Prince Rupert, B.C.
The British Columbia government is investing $25 million into improving and expanding operations at the Port of Prince Rupert. “Our investment in the Port of…
Ontario government expands public transit with gas tax funds
The Ontario government is providing $375 million through the Gas Tax program to help 109 municipalities across the province operate and expand public transit. The…
New Brunswick road safety study underway
The New Brunswick government is taking part in a road safety study in Oromocto, in conjunction with the Oromocto First Nation. The study will be…
EV integration infrastructure support for Nova Scotia
The government of Canada is investing funds to help Nova Scotia Power establish cost-effective energy solutions for an electric vehicle (EV) smart grid–integrated system. “As…
Metrolinx Kipling transit hub achieves completion
With major work wrapping up on the Kipling Transit Hub, more amenities are now open for travelers in Toronto’s west end. Customers can have access…
Merger in transportation infrastructure sector: CPCS and FCP
The merger of Ottawa-based CPCS Transcom Limited (CPCS), a global management consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, with U.K.-based First Class Partnerships (FCP), a leading provider…
Prime Minister shuffles cabinet, including transportation portfolio
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau conducted a small but significant virtual shuffle of his ministers today, moving ministers around in three prominent files that will play…
Canadian infrastructure megaproject development tops $250 billion
For the first time in Canadian history, the 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development have topped the $250 billion mark, according to ReNew…