CANADA NEWS RELEASE: Canada Highlights the First Investment Under the “Buy Canadian” Policy

January 22, 2026

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Last week, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Canada’s economy and supporting Canadian workers by announcing funding for new subway trains for Toronto’s Line 2. This investment, announced on January 15, will support 150 jobs at Alstom’s facilities in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, as well as more than 100 at the La Pocatière plant.

More specifically, the Government of Canada is investing over $950 million for the purchase of 55 new subway trains for Toronto’s Line 2. This investment aligns with the Government’s commitment to the Buy Canadian Policy – a strategy designed to ensure that public dollars are used to support Canadian jobs, businesses, and communities across the country.

Through Buy Canadian efforts, the Government will prioritize the use of Canadian materials and manufacturing. To that end, the new subway trains will now be made with 55% Canadian content.

With Canadian content reaching 55%, this project directly supports the Canadian economy, contributes to the vitality of local communities, and positions Quebec as a key player in the transition to modern, reliable, and sustainable public transit across the country. By aligning with the objectives of the Buy Canadian Policy, this investment will support more than 900 direct jobs and 1,700 indirect jobs nationwide. It will put Canadian workers and industries first, allowing Canada to compete more effectively in global markets, now and for the long term.

Quick facts

• The Government of Canada is investing a total of $950,900,000 toward the procurement of 55 new subway trains for Toronto’s Line 2. 
• This investment will support more than 900 good, well-paid jobs at Alstom’s facilities in Quebec and Ontario, including more than 600 in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, La Pocatière, Kingston, and Thunder Bay.
• This project is part of the previously announced 10-year funding commitment under the Baseline stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund. Beginning in April 2026, the Toronto Transit Commission will receive up to $1.2 billion in CPTF funding over 10 years from 2026 to 2036.
• The Government of Canada’s Buy Canadian Policy fundamentally changes how the federal government purchases goods and services. This policy makes Canada its own best customer by strengthening domestic industries, supporting Canadian workers, and building a more resilient and diversified economy in a rapidly changing global trade environment.
• The CPTF’s Baseline Funding stream provides predictable, long-term support to Canadian communities with existing transit systems. The fund helps to improve public transit accessibility and reliability, encourages cleaner transportation options, facilitates easier access to essential services and economic opportunities for Canadians, and contributes to environmental sustainability and social well-being.
• The Ontario government is matching Canada’s investment to help the TTC purchase 55 new trains for Toronto’s Line 2 subway, in partnership with the Government of Canada and City of Toronto.

Additional Resources

• Canada Announces the First Investment Under the Buy Canadian Policy
• Canada Public Transit Fund
• Government of Canada implements Buy Canadian Policy to strengthen Canada’s economy and support homegrown industries

Contacts

Renée LeBlanc Proctor
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca

Laurence Gagnon
Director of Communications and Issues
Office of the Quebec Lieutenant
Laurence.gagnon@lieutenant.canada.ca

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Stacy Patenaude
Head of Communications
Alstom Canada
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stacy.patenaude@alstomgroup.com