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Transport and Infrastructure Forum

Building a more competitive and connected metropolis In-person events The speech will be delivered in French. Monday, November 10, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025

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What if you were part of the solutions transforming transportation in Montréal?

Join us on November 10 for the 14th edition of the Transportation and Infrastructure Forum.

Meet decision-makers, key transport stakeholders, and the business community to explore the major projects shaping the future of transportation in Montréal.

Together, let’s discuss network fluidity, infrastructure resilience, and the strategic connection of the metropolis to global markets. This is a key moment to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and consolidate Montréal’s position as an economic and logistics hub.

Don’t miss this afternoon of insights, inspiration, and mobilization—followed by a networking cocktail bringing together all sector stakeholders.

Why participate?

To be the first to learn about major projects your company could contribute to
To understand how modern infrastructure can support your organization's growth
To engage directly with public and private decision-makers
To promote Montréal as a strategic center for transportation and international trade

This event is for you if:

You build or finance major infrastructure shaping the future of mobility and trade.
You transport, store, or deliver goods—from the last mile to international corridors.
You innovate in smart mobility, green logistics, or flow optimization.
You make public policy decisions that shape transport and infrastructure.
You promote the sector in the media or to the general public.

Key themes to be addressed this year:

The metropolis vision: What priorities for the cities of tomorrow?
Metropolitan fluidity: Update on the study Minimum traffic jams: Innovative management of public and private construction sites to make downtown Montréal more attractive and accessible (in French only), along with progress reports on measures adopted by public and private stakeholders since its publication.
Strategic assets: How do our ports, airports, and rail networks connect our metropolis to national and international markets?
Infrastructure resilience: Innovating to meet climate, economic, and logistics challenges.

Program

13:00 p.m. – Registration and welcome
1:30 p.m. – Opening of the conferences
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Networking cocktail
6:00 p.m. – Event closes

With the participation of:

Jonatan Julien Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility

Program overview

1:00 p.m. – Welcome and networking

Katerine-Lune Rollet Master of Ceremonies

Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Public and Economic Affairs and Impact Initiatives
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

BLOCK 1

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What role do our strategic transportation infrastructures play in Montréal's prosperity?

In a world where supply chains are being redesigned, Montréal must leverage its strategic assets—port, airport, and rail—to remain competitive and attractive.

This block will immerse you in the major projects that are shaping the future of the city and strengthening its role as a North American hub. Come and discover how these essential infrastructures support the flow of trade, intermodality, and prosperity throughout Quebec.

1:40 p.m. – Political discussion

Jonatan Julien Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Public and Economic Affairs and Impact Initiatives
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Port and rail: powerful levers for accelerating growth and conquering new markets

At the heart of commercial trade, maritime and rail transport is an essential pillar of the North American logistics chain. In a context of market diversification and intensifying global competition, its role is more crucial than ever. Exclusive insights and high-level networking await you.

Julien Baudry Chief of Staff and Vice-President, Communications and External Affairs
Montreal Port Authority
Eric Harvey President and Chief Executive Officer
Railway Association of Canada

Louis-Philippe Allard Executive Director
CargoM

2:20 p.m. – Air transport at the heart of Montréal's economic competitiveness

Discover how air transport strengthens the competitiveness of the metropolitan area and how structural investments open up new economic opportunities.

Martin Massé Vice-President, Public Affairs and Sustainability
Aéroports de Montréal
David Rheault Vice President, Government and Community Relations
Air Canada
Mélanie Lussier President
Aéro Montréal

Karine Villeneuve Senior Director, Membership and Partnerships
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

2:45 p.m. – The TGV: High speed. Major project. Significant impact.

The high-speed rail (HSR) project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects of our time. A true driver of economic and regional transformation, it promises to reshape mobility, revitalize the regions it serves, and strengthen Canada's competitiveness.

This panel brings together key experts at the heart of the project's development to unveil the next steps, anticipated challenges, and measures put in place to accelerate its completion thanks to its status as a project of national interest.

François Gibeault Senior Director, Government and Public Relations
Alto
Vincent Morency Vice President, Project Controls & Deputy Authority Representative
Alto

Sandrine Veillette Director, Economic Affairs and Communications
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

BLOCK 2

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Delivering our major projects: the conditions for success

The success of large-scale projects requires much more than a vision: it relies on solid, concrete solutions. Come hear experts share best practices in governance, innovative financing, and climate resilience. This block gives you privileged access to the strategies and winning conditions for successfully completing the major projects that will transform our city.

3:35 p.m. – Discussion with Renée Amilcar: structuring, accelerating, and transforming to deploy tomorrow's mobility.

The implementation of major public transit projects relies on effective governance and a clear strategic vision. As head of Mobilité Infra Québec, Renée Amilcar will share the agency's mission and priorities, its role in the deployment of structuring projects—particularly the one in the East—as well as the levers for optimizing investments and bringing expertise back to Quebec.

Renée Amilcar President and Chief Executive Officer
Mobilité Infra Québec

Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Public and Economic Affairs and Impact Initiatives
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

3:50 p.m. – Tramways in metropolitan areas: moving from vision to action

Advantages, best practices, technological innovations: discover how to make tramways a pillar of tomorrow's urban mobility with leading experts.

Ian Hodkinson Business Development Director
Alstom

Sandrine Veillette Director, Economic Affairs and Communications
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

4:05 p.m. – Best practices and innovations: advancing the megaprojects of tomorrow

Major public transit projects require specialized expertise, agile governance, and enhanced collaboration among all stakeholders. This panel brings together leaders in engineering, construction, and project management to share best practices observed in Canada and internationally.

Strategic financing, innovative planning, risk management, social acceptability, and sustainable development are all key levers for transforming vision into concrete achievements. This is an essential discussion for those who are leading or contributing to the megaprojects of today and tomorrow.

Jean-François Arcand Architect & Senior Partner – Transportation
Lemay
Marc Brazeau Partner, Infrastructure Advisory
EY Parthenon
Éric Vaillancourt Senior Director, Major Projects Performance – Transportation and Infrastructure
WSP Canada

Alexandrine Desourdy Director, Programming Strategy, Impact Initiatives and Community Relations
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

BLOCK 3

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Building tomorrow's mobility for a fluid and better-planned metropolis

4:30 p.m. – The digital twin: a new way to plan cities

Discover how digital twins can be used to simulate, plan, and optimize urban development in order to design smarter and more fluid cities.

Sébastien Tremblay Technical Executive Senior Specialist for Infrastructure, AEC, Cities Industry Process
Dassault Systèmes Canada

4:40 p.m. – Review of the Minimum Traffic Jams study: redesigning construction sites for a city that keeps moving

As Montréal continues its urban transformation, the coexistence of construction sites and mobility remains a major challenge. This panel offers a discussion of the findings and recommendations from the Minimum Traffic Jams study, which aims to reduce the impact of construction sites on traffic flow. Come test and prioritize the recommendations through a live interactive survey.

Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Public and Economic Affairs and Impact Initiatives
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Félix-Antoine Joli-Cœur Founder and President
Volume10
Erik J. Ryan Special Advisor on Stakeholder Engagement
AtkinsRéalis

Manuela Goya Vice President, Destination Development, Public Affairs and Industry
Tourisme Montréal

5 p.m. – Networking cocktail reception

6 p.m. – End of event

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PREFERENTIAL RATE For small businesses, startups and non-profit organizations: -20% Small businesses: organizations with less than 100 employees	Sold out	Sold out

By phone:

514 871-4001

For more information

Muriel Delamare
Special Projects Manager
mdelamare@ccmm.ca

No cancellations or refunds as of 48 business hours before the event. Participant substitutions are accepted until the event is held. Please send cancellation notices by email at reservations@ccmm.ca.

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