Canada, Ontario, Toronto Award Single-Source Contract for 70 New Subway Trains

The Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto have jointly approved a single-source contract with Alstom Transport Canada Inc. to supply 70 new trains for Toronto's Line 2 subway and its extensions. This decision cancels the previous competitive bidding process and aims to maximize Canadian content to protect domestic manufacturing jobs and shield Ontario from U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainties. The contract supports Ontario-based workers, particularly in Thunder Bay and Brampton, where Alstom has major facilities, ensuring good-paying Canadian manufacturing jobs and strengthening the transit supply chain. The procurement is part of Ontario’s $70 billion subway expansion and is funded jointly by federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This shift toward a made-in-Canada solution aligns with provincial efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers amid ongoing tariff disputes initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration. Negotiations for the contract are ongoing, with a report expected by the end of 2025.