@globeandmail: The federal government will spend $4.7-billion to build and maintain more than 300 Via Rail passenger rail cars in Canada, using facilities in Quebec and Thunder Bay, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday. The Prime Minister framed the train car announcement as an example of how the federal government is encouraging more domestic manufacturing at a time when its largest trading partner takes a protectionist turn with waves of new tariffs. Via Rail’s most recent passenger cars are from Siemens Canada and were built in Sacramento, Calif. Siemens received a $989-million contract in 2018 to build 32 passenger cars for the Quebec-City Windsor corridor. Those trains began to enter service in 2022. The trains currently operating outside of the Windsor-Quebec City corridor have an average age of 77 years old. The new replacements are scheduled to begin entering service in 2031, and will include sleeper cars, dining cars and cars with panorama views. Footage by The Canadian Press. #canada #CdnPoli
People should support rather then always criticize
2026-09-03 21:04:24
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David Tande :
Nice Canadians think Canada first as Americans should think America first. Sounds great!
2026-09-04 17:10:57
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TES :
“Canada needs better more reliable rail cars.” So why are you building them in Canada?
2026-09-03 21:27:18
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Natasha Lyn Myles :
Okay but also let’s bring down the ticket prices and make them run on time thanks
2026-09-03 20:10:55
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Robert Tompkins :
that'll keep the economy afloat clap clap
2026-09-04 19:19:48
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Dubdawubdawubda :
Canada is becoming stronger every day and the Trumpers are becoming weaker. 😎
2026-09-04 17:41:37
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kwekusaga 🇬🇭 🇨🇦 :
This Prime Minister is very intentional.. good job 👏🏽
2026-09-03 21:03:48
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Stefanie Shingoose :
I trust this prime minister because he educated in economics and finance. He has a tract record of bringing things back to life from the grave.
2026-09-03 22:18:59
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Heather 🇨🇦 :
I love him, but literally every time I see this man he’s saying another umpteen billion is going towards this new thing. WHERE does all of this money come from? Can some of it go towards fixing our healthcare system FIRST?! I’d rather get in for an MRI before a 3 year wait, &/or new fire prevention programs & more efficient fire fighting services, than new rail cars… is that just me?
2026-09-03 21:41:13
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Thames_Valley_Painting :
Canada is living in 1940s when it comes to rail. I’ve been to poor places in Europe that has a more efficient rail system. It’s pathetic
2026-09-04 01:37:42
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Jerry Garrett :
who needs them
2026-09-04 19:11:30
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No body :
Seriously ~ wishing Canadians the best of luck. Make the deal🇺🇸
2026-09-03 22:55:49
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WilliamRay781 :
Trade war and he’s talking more government jobs. He knows that’s because of all the private industry jobs are leaving soon. Get what you vote for
2026-09-04 00:25:02
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thecottagechef :
Can’t wait to see the line up of companies who benefit from this and their affiliation to you know where
2026-09-04 17:18:07
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Orangeeena :
For an economist apparently this guy spends money like it's going out of style
2026-09-04 02:25:41
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IceMan :
But they're all american corporations! if they don't want to build em in canada, they won't be built in canad!
2026-09-03 22:45:09
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Noris⚒ :
Built your own Canadian cars.
2026-09-04 00:41:30
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bro :
These is how leader should lead their country and the people... great guy.
2026-09-03 21:34:27
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Sam1Sam1 🇨🇦 :
This is great news.
2026-09-03 20:14:47
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Justin Lanz536 :
I wonder which buddy of his is going to get the contract.
2026-09-03 20:51:35
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Dwayne Cheslock :
You go Mr Carney 💯
2026-09-03 21:22:09
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natekneeglow67 :
Carney should ask Japan or China for building our high speed rails instead of putting those billions into corrupt corporations.
2026-09-04 00:53:44
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🕊Imad🇨🇦 :
put down the taxes like Harper did
be a hero for a change
2026-09-03 21:51:12
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