Government Relations
The Railway Association of Canada’s (RAC’s) mission is to work with governments to ensure that the rail sector continues to be safe, competitive, and sustainable. RAC is known as an authority on issues related to the Canadian railway industry, and is regularly consulted by governments for its input on policies and regulations.
A credible voice for Canada’s railways
RAC’s reputation as a trusted advocate for railways stems from the fact that it collects industry data, commissions research, and uses this to develop evidence-based policy positions. The association shares this information and analysis with governments through formal submissions, appearances before parliamentary committees, educational campaigns directed at Members of Parliament and other elected officials, and annual events hosted for policy-makers. All of this helps to facilitate dialogue, and to inform governments about how critical railways are to our economy and to our standard of living.
Scroll below to review RAC’s latest submissions to governments:
- Railways, Taxation and the COVID-19 Recovery
- 2021 Pre-election Submission
- 2021 Clean Fuel Regulations Submission
- Quebec Pre-Budget 2021 Submission (in French only)
- Ontario Pre-budget 2021 Submission
- Federal Pre-budget 2021 Submission
- Pre-budget 2020 Submission
- Telecom notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-57 – Review of mobile wireless
- Pre-budget 2019 submission
- Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bills C-45 and C-46 and railway safety)
- Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Bills C-45 and C-46 and railway safety)
- Submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Department of Finance Canada (Bill C-74)
- Railway Safety Act Review
- A Parliamentarian’s Guide to Canada’s Railways
- Proposal: A Refundable Tax Credit for Shortline Railway Infrastructure
- How railways can be part of Canada’s climate change solution
- Canada Transportation Act Review #1
- Canada Transportation Act Review #2
Scroll below to review RAC’s remarks delivered before parliamentary committees:
- Remarks at the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (Bill C-74)
- Remarks at the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Communications (Bill C-49)
- Remarks at the House of Commons Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities Committee (Bill C-49)
For more information, please contact:
Gregory Kolz
Director, Government Relations
Public & Corporate Affairs
(613) 564-8105