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Crude-by-rail exports set record in June, surpass 200,000 barrels per day
The National Energy Board says crude-by-rail exports from Canada set another record in June, rising to 204,558 barrels per day. To read full article click here
Freeland 'very encouraged' by NAFTA progress
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she's "very encouraged" by signals from Washington that the United States and Mexico are close to figuring out their...
Mexican officials say NAFTA deal will require all three sides present
The U.S. is near an informal NAFTA deal with Mexico, though a Mexican official said all three sides would need to be present on a handshake. To read full article click here
CP Rail Overcomes Backlog To Ship Higher Volumes Of Grain From Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX: CP) reported that it managed to move 1% more grain over the past year than in 2016-17, despite a frigid winter and higher-than-expected...
High-quality concrete work at big infrastructure projects save money in long-term, expert says
Getting the concrete right at the beginning of a major project such as Ottawa’s light rail transit system will pay off To read full article click here
Skelly says no danger to Hamilton LRT funding
MPP says if LRT ends up dying it will be because new municipal council decides not to go ahead... To read full article click here
PCs will upload TTC to province, Ford says, but will consult first
Any plan by the province to take over the TTC needs 'robust consultation,' Mayor Tory says To read full article click here
Canada facing 'strong-arm' tactics if U.S. and Mexico reach NAFTA deal on Tuesday as expected: lawyer
The U.S. and Mexico will probably reach a two-way NAFTA deal Tuesday, paving the way for Canada to re-enter the trade talks as early as this week, says a lawyer closely...
Tariffs hurting U.S. economy, economists warn, with more pain to come if Trump withdraws from NAFTA
Business economists are sounding some sour notes about Trump administration policies, from trade to immigration to the budget, while expecting the short-term boost to growth...
CN changes up leadership
MONTREAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA —Canadian National Railway (CN) is making changes in leadership with a goal to drive cost efficiencies and capacity utilization initiatives,...
CP moved 25.8 MMT of Canadian grain in 2017-18 crop year, ready to safely and efficiently deliver 2018-19 crop
Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP ) moved 25.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of western Canadian grain and grain products, soybeans and other non-regulated principal field...
Money wars: how sanctions and tariffs became Trump’s big guns
US presidents use military force to impose America’s will on other countries... To read full article click here.