Transport Action Canada, founded as Transport 2000 Canada in 1977, is the nation’s leading citizen transportation advocacy group. We represent the interests of consumers or users of public transport services in Canada. Here are some of the main issues that our advocacy work revolves around:

  • the development of rail passenger services in Canada;
  • the future of inter-city bus services and their connectivity to rail and air services; 
  • urban and commuter transit systems; 
  • the implications to consumers of the deregulated airline industry in Canada; 
  • the impact on the public interest of demands for new highway spending

We're here to help you get there.

We exist to advocate on your behalf so that the decision makers understand the needs of passengers, and follow through on what they promise. That new bus stop. That construction being complete. More bus or train times... So on. And we'd love to keep you in the loop.

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House of Commons Transportation Committee to investigate VIA Rail disruption

Following the 10-hour delay to VIA Rail train 622 from Montreal to Quebec City of August 31, 2024, caused by an equipment failure on the train, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communities (TRAN) has launched an investigation. The committee called both VIA Rail and Minister of Transport to testify. Transport

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House of Commons Transportation Committee to investigate VIA Rail disruption

Meeting with VIA Rail on Intermodality

Transport Action wants to see all public transport operators make efforts to make multi-mode passenger travel relaxing and trouble free, with assured connections and interline ticketing. Therefore, we were pleased to meet with Pierre Santoni, VIA Rail’s Director of Intermodal Passenger Transportation Partnerships, in Montreal and by hybrid meeting on August 22, 2024 to discuss

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Meeting with VIA Rail on Intermodality

Three petitions for VIA Rail improvements launched

Heading into the fall and with Parliament resuming in mid-September, Transport Action has launched three new petitions to the House of Commons on passenger rail issues. Following the success of our petition campaign in the spring, after which the government’s response alluded to the possibility of a study of passenger priority, we hope that each

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Three petitions for VIA Rail improvements launched

Is Air Canada trying to take over VIA Rail?

For one of Canada’s domestic airlines to bid on High Frequency Rail raises concerns about potential conflict of interest, ensuring fair competition in the airline industry and about the transparency of the HFR project and procurement process to date.

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Is Air Canada trying to take over VIA Rail?

Canada Public Transit Fund begins accepting applications but won’t cover operating costs

Transport Action welcomes the opening of applications for the Canada Public Transit Fund, $3 billion annually for ten years. This funding should provide steady investment and enable long-term planning to meet growing transit needs.

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Canada Public Transit Fund begins accepting applications but won’t cover operating costs

Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez confirms long-distance fleet renewal

The Government of Canada made the announcement of funding to replace VIA Rail’s long-distance train fleet at Moncton station on July 11, 2024. This vital investment, which Transport Action has been campaigning for, was included in federal budget 2024. Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez was accompanied by local MPs Jenica Atwin and Ginette Petitpas Taylor,

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Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez confirms long-distance fleet renewal