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VIA Rail Canada Inc.
VIA Rail Canada Inc. was established in 1977 by the Government of Canada to deliver intercity passenger rail services. The corporation reports directly to...
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
VIA Rail Canada Inc. was established in 1977 by the Government of Canada to deliver intercity passenger rail services. The corporation reports directly to Parliament through the Minister of Transport and runs trains on tracks leased primarily from Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The pension plan holds a disclosed asset mix of 43 percent fixed income, 35 percent public equities and 18 percent alternatives. Confirmed holdings include infrastructure positions and the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. vehicle created to advance high-frequency rail projects. Geographic reach spans Canada with maintenance centers in Montreal and Toronto plus stations in Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver. The firm employs 3711 people and participates in the Pension Investment Association of Canada. François Quinty, Director of Investment Management, has served on the PIAC board. In August 2024 the corporation held its annual public meeting covering financial results and fleet modernization. Ownership by the Government of Canada creates a direct mandate link that separates VIA Rail's pension governance from typical corporate plans while requiring parliamentary oversight of major capital decisions.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1977
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
3 Place Ville-Marie Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns VIA Rail Canada Inc.?
The Government of Canada owns VIA Rail Canada Inc. as a federal Crown corporation.
What is the size of the VIA Rail pension plan?
The pension plan holds approximately $2.1 billion in assets according to internal records.
How is the VIA Rail pension plan invested?
The plan allocates 43 percent to fixed income, 35 percent to public equities and 18 percent to alternatives.
Does VIA Rail participate in infrastructure investments?
Yes. The plan holds infrastructure exposure and owns VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. for high-frequency rail development.
Where does VIA Rail Canada Inc. operate?
The corporation runs passenger services across Canada with major facilities in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.
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