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Canadian Urban Transit Association - CUTA CUTA connects the public transit industry. We advocate for government support, facilitate connections, & provide leading data collection.

For over 120 years, we’ve been the voice for public transit, helping communities move safely, & sustainably.

🚍💵 Investing in public transit also means investing in Canadian jobs, manufacturing and economic resilience.Our final pa...
10/21/2026

🚍💵 Investing in public transit also means investing in Canadian jobs, manufacturing and economic resilience.

Our final panel, Transit, Trade and Canada's Industrial Strategy, explores how transit investment and infrastructure procurement can strengthen domestic supply chains and support Canada's economy amid trade uncertainty.

Moderated by Carla Stout (Niagara Transit), with Eric Harvey (Railway Association of Canada), Laurie Frigon (Canadian Construction Association) and Jennifer McNeil (New Flyer).

🛠️ Building stronger transit systems means understanding and advocating for the people who rely on them.Denis Agar, Exec...
10/21/2026

🛠️ Building stronger transit systems means understanding and advocating for the people who rely on them.

Denis Agar, Executive Director of MovementYVR, joins to discuss the role of ridership advocacy in shaping the future of public transit.

🛡️ Safety and security remain critical priorities for Canada's public transit industry.Vince Gasparro, MP and Parliament...
10/21/2026

🛡️ Safety and security remain critical priorities for Canada's public transit industry.

Vince Gasparro, MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), joins us for remarks followed by a fireside chat facilitated by David Cooper of Leading Mobility.

The discussion focuses on the federal role in transit safety and security.

🤝 We're pleased to welcome the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, to the stage for tod...
10/21/2026

🤝 We're pleased to welcome the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, to the stage for today's federal government keynote at CUTA's 2026 Policy Forum.

As Canada looks to strengthen its communities and infrastructure, the federal role in supporting public transit remains an important part of the conversation.

👏 We're pleased to welcome Sébastien Lemire, MP and Bloc Québécois Critic for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities,...
10/21/2026

👏 We're pleased to welcome Sébastien Lemire, MP and Bloc Québécois Critic for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, to CUTA's 2026 Policy Forum for remarks on federal transit priorities.

🚇📊 How does investing in public transit strengthen Canada's economy?Building on the findings of the Move Canada report, ...
10/21/2026

🚇📊 How does investing in public transit strengthen Canada's economy?

Building on the findings of the Move Canada report, today's panel explored how transit connects people to jobs, supports businesses and contributes to economic growth.

Featuring Marco D’Angelo (CUTA), Jessica Fletcher (TransLink), Ian Hodgkinson (Alstom) and Andrew DiCapua (Canadian Chamber of Commerce).

🚆📈 Public transit is more than a way to get around. It's an economic driver.Andrew DiCapua, Principal Economist at the C...
10/21/2026

🚆📈 Public transit is more than a way to get around. It's an economic driver.

Andrew DiCapua, Principal Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, presents findings from Move Canada, a joint report by CUTA and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce examining the economic impact of public transit.

💪 Strong municipal leadership is key to advancing public transit.Our Transit and Municipal Leadership panel brings toget...
10/21/2026

💪 Strong municipal leadership is key to advancing public transit.

Our Transit and Municipal Leadership panel brings together municipal leaders from across Canada to explore how cities can build consensus, secure investment and navigate the challenges of improving transit service.

Moderated by Karl Bélanger, with Edmond Leclerc, Aref Salem, Bev Dubois and Riley Brockington.

🚧 Delivering major transit projects is essential to building stronger, more connected communities.Jean-Vincent Lacroix, ...
10/21/2026

🚧 Delivering major transit projects is essential to building stronger, more connected communities.

Jean-Vincent Lacroix, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Mobilité Infra Québec, takes the stage at to discuss delivering major transit projects.

💭 What does predictable federal funding mean for the future of public transit in Canada?Our first panel of the day, Fund...
10/21/2026

💭 What does predictable federal funding mean for the future of public transit in Canada?

Our first panel of the day, Funding the Future: Federal Investment in Public Transit, explores the Canada Public Transit Fund, long-term funding certainty and the investments needed to renew and expand transit systems across the country.

Moderated by the Hon. Amarjeet Sohi, with Maureen Cosyn-Heath (MiWay), Rick Leary (OC Transpo) and Dave Reage (CUTA).

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