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2026 CUTA Policy Forum

October 21

Join transit leaders in Ottawa on October 21 for CUTA’s 2026 Policy Forum for discussions on the future of public transit.

CUTA’s Policy Forum brings together public transit leaders, urban mobility experts, government representatives and decision-makers to connect industry priorities with public policy. The forum provides a space to share expertise, address emerging challenges and strengthen the policies that support effective and adaptable public transit. As the national voice for Canada’s public transit industry, CUTA hosts this annual event in the nation’s capital to ensure the sector’s perspectives and priorities are reflected in federal policy discussions.

Venue

National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

Hotel Rates

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Superior One-Bedroom Suite:
$229.00 per night, plus 6% MAT and 13% HST
(Regular rate: $349.00 per night)

Rates are based on single or double occupancy.
Additional adults are $35.00 per person, per night.


Call the hotel at 613-236-5000 and say you’re with the CUTA group for a discounted rate.

Parking

  • Meeting parking: $19.00 per day plus HST
    (regular rate: $22.00)
  • Overnight parking: $35.00 plus HST
    (regular rate: $40.00)

Program

2026 Policy Forum

Program Coming Soon

We’re putting together an engaging program featuring leaders from across public transit, government and the broader urban mobility sector. Full program details will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi

Former Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Former Mayor of Edmonton

Rick Leary

Rick Leary

General Manager
OC Transpo

Vince Gasparro

Vince Gasparro, M.P.

Member of Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence
Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)

Renée Amilcar

Renée Amilcar

President and Chief Executive Officer
Mobilité Infra Québec (MIQ)

Aref Salem

Aref Salem

Chair of the Board of Directors
Société de transport de Montréal (STM)

Vice-President
Executive Committee of Norman-McLaren, City of Montréal

City Councillor
Norman-McLaren District, Borough of Saint-Laurent, City of Montreal

Edmond Leclerc

Edmond Leclerc

President
Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO)

President
Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ)

Advisor
Municipal de Buckingham Gatineau

Sharon Fleming

Sharon Fleming

Director, Calgary Transit
City of Calgary

Executive Committee Director
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Maureen Cosyn-Heath

Maureen Cosyn-Heath

Director of Transit, MiWay
City of Mississauga

Eric Harvey

Eric Harvey

President and Chief Executive Officer
Railway Association of Canada

Jennifer McNeill

Jennifer McNeill

Vice President, Sales & Marketing
New Flyer / Motor Coach Industries

Laurie Frigon

Laurie Frigon

Director of Public Affairs
Canadian Construction Association

Denis Agar

Denis Agar

Executive Director
MovementYVR

Venue

  • National Arts Centre
  • 1 Elgin St
    Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1 Canada