Ontario Completes Removal of Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West

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Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-30 13:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has completed the removal of bike lanes and restored motor vehicle lanes along a 1.2-kilometre section of Bloor Street West between Clissold Road and Royal York Road, following an August 2026 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling upholding legislative authority over public roadways. The project, which included removing precast curbs, delineators, signs, and bus pads alongside pavement repairs and resurfacing, was executed pursuant to the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2025. This action addresses provincial gridlock—which a Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis report estimates costs Ontario $56 billion annually—and follows related initiatives such as a September 2026 request for proposals to study lane restorations across Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Queen's Park, Queen's Park Crescent, and Avenue Road.

L'AMP intervient auprès de la Société des traversiers du Québec à propos de quatre contrats de gré à gré

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-29 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

L'Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) has ordered the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) to implement new contractual management control measures after uncovering irregularities in the awarding of four unannounced (gré à gré) contracts intended for system modernization. The regulatory intervention targets the public ferry agency's procurement practices to ensure compliance and transparency in its contracting processes.

Immigration, high-speed rail and Bill 21: Where new PQ government could test Ottawa

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Immigration, Infrastructure, Transportation, Justice, Finance, Governance]

Following the Parti Québécois' provincial election victory, Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon faces key policy friction points with Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government. The PQ intends to seek full provincial control over immigration to reduce permanent immigrants to 35,000 and halve temporary immigration quotas, oppose the federal high-speed rail project connecting Toronto to Quebec City via Montreal, and seek $4.4 billion in additional federal transfers. Additionally, the new government plans to challenge federal authority by taking steps to abolish the monarchy in Quebec and cut funding to the lieutenant-governor's office, while awaiting a crucial Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Bill 21.

Canada’s airports saw record improvements in delays, NAV Canada says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 15:26:44.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

NAV Canada reported that the number of scheduled flights impacted by delays across Canada's four major airports—Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Calgary, and Vancouver International Airports—fell by 85 per cent from May 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, delayed flights dropped from 4,996 (1.54 per cent) in 2025 to 769 (0.24 per cent) in 2026, while total flight volume across the four hubs increased by 0.9 per cent to handle 394,919 flights. Vancouver recorded the sharpest improvement with delays dropping from 4.42 per cent to 0.64 per cent, Toronto Pearson had the lowest share of delayed flights at 0.04 per cent, Calgary dropped to 0.05 per cent, and Montréal-Trudeau dropped to 0.28 per cent. Additionally, NAV Canada noted that national air traffic controller staffing shortages narrowed from a deficit of 200 staff in the spring to 170 by August. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government is moving ahead with plans to attract private investment in Canada's four largest airports under a model where the federal government retains ownership of underlying land and assets.

Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Governance]

The Canadian federal government and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority disclosed additional details regarding a United States administrative request made on or about June 10, 2026, to delay the opening of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge over technical issues relating to its governance and financial framework. Conservative MP Harb Gill criticized the federal disclosures as insufficient, noting that while project costs increased from $5.7 billion in 2018 to $6.4 billion in 2024, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority declined to provide a detailed accounting of construction change orders due to time constraints and the risk of releasing misleading data. The 2.5-kilometer span ultimately opened on July 27, 2026, following contract amendments and a bilateral agreement that established a revenue-sharing arrangement and toll rate regulations with the United States.

LE TRANSPORT ADAPTÉ ÉVOLUE VERS UN MODÈLE MÉTROPOLITAIN

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-24 11:05:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Transit, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) is establishing a new metropolitan planning center for adapted transport (Centre métropolitain de planification du transport adapté) in the Montreal region. The progressive operation of this new center will be entrusted to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) starting in 2027, marking a major structural evolution in how regional paratransit is planned and coordinated.

C-39 (45-1) - Building Canada Strong Act

Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-09-21 15:17:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

Bill C-39, titled the Building Canada Strong Act during the 45th Parliament (1st Session), was introduced and read for the first time in the House of Commons on September 21, 2026. Sponsored by the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the House Government Bill is designed to enact measures aimed at strengthening the Canadian economy. Currently, the legislation is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, with no recorded votes, major speeches, or legislative summaries published by the Library of Parliament thus far.

L'AMP ordonne au ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable de modifier un appel d'offres en télécommunication

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-17 06:00:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

The Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) has ordered the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable to modify its public tender documents concerning the acquisition of cellular packages, routers, and antennas. The intervention requires the ministry to bring its procurement documents into compliance with current regulatory rules governing public contracting.

Albertans flood new complaint portal with concerns about bike lanes, UCP interference

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-13 11:00:56.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

The Government of Alberta launched an online public complaint portal titled 'Report Concerns About Bike Lanes' on July 15, 2026, which received over 13,000 total submissions and sparked debate over provincial interference in municipal transportation planning. An early sample of 100 responses obtained via freedom of information showed a near-even split, with 51 respondents expressing opposition to bike lanes due to traffic congestion, parking loss, and costs, while 48 opposed potential provincial limits or removals. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen stated that the province aims to grow road capacity by preventing bike lanes from cannibalizing driving lanes, with upcoming legislation planned to mandate separated multi-use trails off roadways.

PQ leader says he's worried Ottawa is meddling in Quebec election

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-04 22:03:52.0
Tags: [Quebec, National, Governance, Infrastructure, Industry, Transportation]

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has requested that Élections Québec investigate potential federal interference and illegal campaign contributions in the upcoming October 5, 2026 provincial election, citing recent federal announcements including an $11-billion investment in the Davie shipyard, a Churchill Falls agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador, and a $4.7-billion train car manufacturing investment in La Pocatière. St-Pierre Plamondon also raised concerns over alleged coordination between Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette's campaign, and the non-profit organization Mission Leadership Québec regarding town hall contracts. Premier Christine Fréchette has denied the allegations of federal meddling, asserting that the partnerships benefit Quebec.

P.E.I. bridges aren’t always inspected or repaired on time, auditor general finds

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-09-04 16:33:45.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

An audit by Prince Edward Island Auditor General Darren Noonan reveals shortcomings in the province's Bridge Inspection Program, which manages over 1,500 bridges, road culverts, and retaining walls. The audit found that the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's management system miscategorizes structures, lacks tracking for completed or outstanding repairs, and leaves the age of 19 percent of bridges unknown. Specifically, out of a sample of 30 major bridges, only seven identified maintenance needs had been completed, and just two were finished within the recommended one-year timeframe. While the auditor general confirmed there is no immediate safety crisis or risk of collapse, the department acknowledged the findings and has begun implementing measures to improve documentation and tracking practices.

Ontario Restoring Vehicle Lanes on Toronto’s Busiest Streets

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-01 14:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

Following a unanimous ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding the province's bike lane framework, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation issued a request for proposals (RFP) to restore motor vehicle lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Queen’s Park, Queen’s Park Crescent, and Avenue Road in Toronto. Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the immediate commencement of vehicle lane restoration on a western section of Bloor Street West starting east of Clissold Road. The policy actions are mandated by the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2025, addressing provincial gridlock estimated by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis to cost $56 billion annually.