Ottawa, November 3, 2026 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is proud to celebrate the recipients of its 2026 Safety Awards, recognizing railways and railroaders who are driving meaningful progress in the way Canada moves people and goods. The RAC Safety Awards recognize the innovative programs, emerging technologies and proactive practices that are strengthening […]
Ottawa, Ontario, September 24, 2026 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomes elements of Bill C-39, but believes the legislation falls short of its ambitions in several key areas. A central proposition of Bill C-39 is to breathe statutory life into the government’s ambition to accelerate, streamline, and better coordinate federal approvals for infrastructure […]
OTTAWA, Ontario, September 24, 2026 – Canada’s rail sector continued to improve its environmental performance in 2024, with freight railways moving more goods while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity and passenger railways building on decades of improvements. As the most fuel-efficient mode of transportation for passengers and goods over land, rail continues to play an important […]
Ottawa, Ontario – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announced intention to introduce legislation that would extend permanent immediate expensing to eligible assets in the rail and other transportation supply chain industries. While RAC is still reviewing the details of the federal government’s new Productivity Mega Deduction, today’s announcement is […]
A new independent economic analysis commissioned by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), prepared by Giroux Strategies, finds that extending 100% immediate depreciation to Canada’s transportation and warehousing sector could generate nearly $900 million in GDP while crowding in nearly $600 million in additional private-sector investment each year. As shown in the government’s 2025 Budget, […]
Ottawa, Ontario – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) released Rail Trends 2025 – a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the industry. “The data shown in Rail Trends 2025 demonstrate that Canada’s railways are delivering measurable progress for the economy, supply chains, and the communities they serve,” said Eric Harvey, President and […]
Ottawa, November 25th, 2025 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is honoured to celebrate the recipients of this year’s Safety and Environment Awards, recognizing railways and railroaders who are driving meaningful progress in the way Canada moves people and goods. Their achievements reflect the industry’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continued pursuit of […]
OTTAWA, September 22, 2025 – Canada’s rail industry continues to advance environmental sustainability with the release of the 2023 Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report. The findings highlight rail’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions while investing in the advancement of zero-emission and low-emission technologies. The report follows the renewed 2023–2030 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Transport […]
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) applauds the Government of Ontario and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy for introducing a tax credit to support Ontario’s shortline railways. This is a meaningful step forward for regional supply chains, economic development, and long-term infrastructure investment. Shortline railways are often the first link in Canada’s essential supply chains. […]
OTTAWA, January 21, 2025 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today released Rail Trends 2024 – a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the industry. “Rail doesn’t just move goods and people; it moves economies forward,” says Marc Brazeau, RAC’s President and CEO. “Rail Trends 2024 is a testament to what a strong rail […]