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MONTREAL– Canada’s public transit professionals are set to gather in Montréal from November 2 to 5, 2025 for two major industry events co-hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). For the first time, CUTA is partnering with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) to make this year’s Transit Show bigger and better than ever.

The 2025 Annual Conference and Transit Show will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, with the conference running from November 2–5 and the Transit Show taking place on November 4. Delegates from across Canada and abroad will participate in engaging presentations, discussions, technical tours, and networking opportunities.

The Canadian Transit Show is the nation’s leading exhibition of bus, coach, rail, and transit-related goods and services. This year, it will feature the Rail Connect Theatre, co-hosted by CARS. Registration for the Transit Show is free: https://cutaactu.eventsair.com/2025-cuta-annual-fall-conference-transit-show-montreal/trade-show-registration/Site/Register

Just days before the conference, CUTA will host the Young Leaders Summit from October 31 to November 2, 2025. Under the theme Movements of the Next Generation, the summit will highlight how young professionals are shaping the future of transit, mobility, and urban planning through keynote sessions, technical tours, and networking opportunities.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Société de transport de Montréal to bring Canada’s transit industry together in Montréal this year,” said Marco D’Angelo, CUTA President & CEO. “STM is a recognized leader in the sector, and by collaborating with both STM and the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers, we’re creating a bigger, more engaging Transit Show that will showcase innovation and best practices for our members.”

About CUTA

CUTA connects Canada’s transit industry. Its members include transit systems, public bodies, suppliers, and urban mobility experts. CUTA advocates for investment, facilitates collaboration, and is the country’s leading data collection body for public transit.

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Interview Opportunities

• Marco D’Angelo, President and CEO of CUTA, will be available to discuss key issues shaping the future of public transit in Canada, including investment priorities, safety, innovation, and the role of transit in building more connected communities.
• Dave Reage, Executive Director of Strategic Infrastructure & Transportation Planning at Halifax Regional Municipality and CUTA Chair, will speak about national transit priorities, leadership in the sector, and the importance of collaboration between municipalities, transit systems, and governments.
• Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic and Cross-Sector Programs at CSA Group, will be available on site to discuss CSA’s new National Code, which is designed to safeguard billions in infrastructure investment, strengthen public confidence, and support rail projects being delivered on time and on budget. She will also share insights into the strategic working group developing the code and the stakeholders contributing to its creation.

Media Contact:
Kelly Luke
Coordinator, Communications & Digital Media
Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)
(647) 805-3715
[email protected]