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Transit systems to Premier Higgs: Deliver Transit Help

For immediate release Ottawa—The Canadian Urban Transit Association today said it was disappointed the latest New Brunswick budget again overlooked transit systems hard-hit by lower ridership due to the pandemic…. View Article

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Transit systems to Alberta government: Thank you

Ottawa—The Canadian Urban Transit Association today thanked the Alberta government after Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney announced the government will provide $79.5 million for public transit. Coupled with federal funds, this… View Article

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Canadian transit systems to Premier Stefanson: Deliver Transit Help 

Toronto – The Canadian Urban Transit Association today called on Premier Stefanson to take the federal government up on its offer to extend financial support to keep transit running. Manitoba… View Article

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Transit systems to Ottawa: Thank you

Toronto—The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed the Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s announcement today that the federal government will offer up to $750 million to keep transit running. More than two… View Article

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Transit systems call on Kenney to provide support like Ontario

Toronto—The Canadian Urban Transit Association today called on Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to follow Ontario’s lead and deliver extended support to keep transit running. Alberta transit… View Article

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Transit systems call on BC to provide support like Ontario

Vancouver—The Canadian Urban Transit Association today called on the BC and federal governments to follow Ontario’s lead and deliver extended support to keep transit running. TransLink and BC Transit have… View Article

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Transit systems to Ottawa: Help cities now

Ottawa—As another transit system asked Ottawa for help to keep running, the Canadian Urban Transit Association urged the federal government to hasten discussions with provinces about municipal budget relief. Transit… View Article

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Ontario transit systems to Ford government: Thank you

Toronto—The Ontario Public Transit Association thanked the Ford government for its continued support of public transit during a period of Covid-induced lower ridership. Public transit received $345 million in today’s… View Article

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Transit welcomes mayors’ call for extended support

Ottawa—The Canadian Urban Transit Association today added its voice to the call from big city mayors for extended financial support from the federal government. “More than two million Canadians rely… View Article

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CUTA observes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

The Canadian Urban Transit Association, along with many of its members, is observing the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. “Today is a day to reflect upon the history, legacy,… View Article

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