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Canada Infrastructure Bank Chief Says No Rush on Next Deal
On the heels of its debut deal, the head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says it’s open for business. To read full article click here
Politics This Morning: Freeland in Germany to meet with counterpart; Sohi to make funding announcement
Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda today: To read full article click here
Canada Transport Safety Official Calls For Stronger Oil Tank Cars
Canada needs stronger tank cars for the transportation of crude oil by rail, the head of the country’s Transportation Safety Board, Kathy Fox said, as quoted by Reuters....
Trump says U.S. close to ‘big’ trade agreement with Mexico — does not mention Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is close to a “ big Trade Agreement ” with Mexico and he’s citing improving ties between the two countries. To read...
U.S. to impose anti-dumping duties on Canadian-made pipes
The United States has opened a new battleground in its trade war with the world, announcing preliminary anti-dumping duties on large-diameter welded pipe from Canada and...
U.S.-China trade war escalates as latest tariffs kick in
Trump has threatened to put duties on almost all Chinese goods exported to the U.S. To read full article click here
Big banks set to reveal quarterly profits as NAFTA fears and rate hikes loom
The big Canadian banks are set to reveal their quarterly earnings over the next week, and investors will take a close look to see whether anxiety over higher interest rates...
Rail solution fails to convince critics in Capreol
There were not many smiling faces during Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré’s announcement on Wednesday in Capreol — best known as a rail town — that was intended to speed up...
CEO of $35-billlion Canada Infrastructure Bank expects busy season after inking first deal
OTTAWA—The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) said the nascent institution has received heaps of inbound calls from would-be developers looking to build...
Canada should bring in stronger rail cars for crude before 2025: official
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canada ought to require stronger tank cars for transporting flammable liquids sooner than the current deadline in 2025, Transportation Safety Board...
Capreol finally gets the rail crossing fix it's been asking for
The government of Canada is providing more than $700,000 to upgrade the rail crossing at Young Street near the city's downtown, including the installation of centralized...
Infrastructure agency hands $1.28B loan to Montreal rail project
15-year loan is 1st investment for Canada Infrastructure Bank To read full article click here