CANADA Alexander Dennis parent company NFI Group, along with its subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada, welcomed The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada to its Winnipeg manufacturing facility on 1 April. During his visit, Prime Minister Carney toured the Winnipeg facility, witnessing first-hand how New Flyer brings its mobility solutions to life.
The visit also highlighted New Flyer’s expansion efforts, which will allow for the manufacturing of complete heavy-duty transit buses in Canada for the first time in almost 15 years; full bus production is expected to start in September 2025.
“This expansion is not just about building buses – it’s about building a stronger, Canadian manufacturing sector and creating additional skilled jobs,” said Paul Soubry, President and CEO of NFI. “We are grateful for the support and financial investment from both Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Government of Manitoba, as we work toward delivering full buses built in Canada.”
“It is an exciting time at New Flyer as we support investments in North American public transportation that will result in the roll-out of new buses to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and drive economic growth,” added Chris Stoddart, President for North American Bus and Coach at NFI. “Our Canadian expansion enhances our ability to deliver for all our customers as it strengthens Canadian manufacturing and increases production capacity within our US facilities.”
