Events & Awards

CUTA organizes two major conferences each year as well as other workshops on more focused topics. The Annual Conference is held in May or June each year and is the Association's policy and management event. The Fall Conference is held in November and is the technical conference covering topics like emission standards, maintenance concerns, new technologies and priority measures. The Fall event also includes a day dedicated to Trans-Expo, Canada's Transit and Bus Exhibition where the latest transit vehicles, products and services are on display for business to business marketing and sales opportunities.

CUTA conferences are known for the quality of their content, the dynamism of their discussions and the interactive nature of their networking and professional development components. Conferences provide excellent value for delegates looking to exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues in the transit industry together in one place. They are a unique opportunity for transit managers, elected officials and suppliers to learn, develop contacts and build alliances for the future.

The CUTA Leadership Awards are designed to recognize excellence in the public transportation industry in Canada, both on an individual level and an organizational level. The Corporate leadership Awards focus on achievements of CUTA's members in all categories; transit systems, business members, and affiliate members. The Individual Leadership Awards are selected based on accomplishments worthy of recognition that include acts of heroism, distinguished Service, and the W.G. Ross Lifetime Achievement Award. The Corporate Leadership Awards recognize Innovation, achievments in Communications and Marketing, and commitment to enhancing the safety and security of transit in general.

The winners are acknowledged by their peers at an awards ceremony that takes place each year at the CUTA Annual Conference for the transit organizations and at the Fall Conference for the Individual Leadership Awards.

Be sure to make plans to join CUTA for these upcoming events:

2012       CUTA Annual Conference                 26 - 30 May, Victoria, British Columbia

2013       CUTA Annual Conference                  1 - 5 June, St. John's, Newfoundland                                              

2014       CUTA Annual Conference                  Date TBD Gatineau, Québec  

2015       CUTA Annual Conference                  Date TBD Winnipeg, Manitoba         

2012       CUTA Fall Conference                         10 - 14 November, Quebec City, Quebec
                Trans-Expo                                             13 November

2013       CUTA Fall Conference                         23 - 27 November, Calgary, Alberta
                Trans-Expo                                             26 November

2014       CUTA Fall Conference                         15 - 19 November, Niagara Falls, Ontario
                Trans-Expo                                             18 November

2015       CUTA Fall Conference                         20 - 25 November, Montréal, Québec
                Trans-Expo                                             24 November