Air Canada’s sudden entry into high-frequency rail bid raises conflict-of-interest concerns

If commercially sensitive data like pricing and ridership forecasts are available to bidders, it could give Air Canada an advantage over competitor airlines, says former Canadian Transportation Agency board member Mary-Jane Bennett.
In 2023, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced the launch of a request for proposals for a high-speed rail project along the Quebec-Windsor corridor.

Air Canada’s last-minute move to join a bid for the high-speed rail project along the Quebec-Windsor corridor is sparking criticism from transport advocates who say it could lead to a "dangerous monopoly."

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