2026 CUTA Policy Forum

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
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Meeting parking: $19.00 per day plus HST
(regular rate: $22.00) -
Overnight parking: $35.00 plus HST
(regular rate: $40.00)
Program
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
Former Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Former Mayor of Edmonton
Rick Leary
General Manager
OC Transpo
Vince Gasparro, M.P.
Member of Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence
Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
Renée Amilcar
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mobilité Infra Québec (MIQ)
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
President
Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO)
President
Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ)
Advisor
Municipal de Buckingham Gatineau
Sharon Fleming
Director, Calgary Transit
City of Calgary
Executive Committee Director
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Maureen Cosyn-Heath
Director of Transit, MiWay
City of Mississauga
Eric Harvey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Railway Association of Canada
Jennifer McNeill
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
New Flyer / Motor Coach Industries
Laurie Frigon
Director of Public Affairs
Canadian Construction Association
Denis Agar
Executive Director
MovementYVR