in Canada. Leathem points to teams that include people who worked on the original SkyTrain system in 1986, as well as subsequent generations trained by them. “Canada’s continued investment in rapid rail has supported development of experts on the ground and in the office,” Leathem says. The project has a $5.996-billion budget, including capital costs and active transportation investments, with the Province and federal government providing the major public funding. The May 2026 federalprovincial announcement identified approximately 26,700 direct and indirect jobs associated with the project. With construction continuing along Fraser Highway and the anticipated opening in late 2029, the project’s next chapter will be increasingly visible above ground, as guideway spans, stations, track and systems take shape across the corridor. “When the Dave Barrett Extension opens, we hope its greatest achievement will be the opportunities it creates for people,” said the Ministry of Transportations and Transit. “This project will connect residents to jobs, education, housing, health care and community services throughout one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions.” For more information, please visit www.surreylangleyskytrain.gov.bc.ca 27 OCT 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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