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Canada Infrastructure Bank Chief Says No Rush on Next Deal

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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