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Canada seeks intensive NAFTA talks, even if Trump's in no rush to sign
The federal Liberal government is determined to rekindle intensive talks on a new continental trade pact this summer — even though President Donald Trump says he won't...
Quebec investing up to $15M to study public transit projects, including Montreal's Pink line
Quebec's Transport Ministry will invest up to $15 million to study a number of public transit projects in the Montreal area, including the Pink Line, a passion project for...
The Government of Canada invests in transportation infrastructure at the Port of Thunder Bay
HUNDER BAY, ON , July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The quality of Canada's transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country's trade corridors are key to the success of...
Bombardier and Austrian National Railways Sign Call-off Order for 25 TALENT 3 Trains
he leading rail technology provider, Bombardier Transportation and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) signed a call-off order for the delivery of 25 BOMBARDIER TALENT 3...
Faye Ackermans reappointed to Transportation Safety Board
Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, announced the reappointment of Faye Ackermans to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation...
Largest U.S. business group attacks Trump on tariffs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation's largest business group and customarily a close ally of President Donald Trump's Republican Party, is launching a campaign on...
EU warns Trump of $300B in retaliation if he puts tariffs on autos
The European Union is slamming the Trump administration for considering tariffs on auto imports, saying they could lead to global retaliation against some $300 billion in...
If Canada wants to fight Trump’s tariffs, it should target coal shipped out of B.C.: economist
Punitive levies on dozens of American products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum are set to kick in and will impact things such as ketchup,...
Federal government invests in road, rail for Port of Vancouver
Two of the projects are led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with investment from the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway and will include building...
The Legalisation of Marijuana and the Workplace
With the legalisation of marijuana in Canada on 17 October 2018, employers will face additional challenges concerning the use and possession of marijuana by employees for...
TransLink Board, Mayors’ Council approve billion-dollar transit improvement plan
The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and the TransLink Board of Directors approved the largest investment in Metro Vancouver, B.C., transportation in the...
U.S. steel tariffs result in 40 layoffs in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
A manufacturing company is laying off workers in Ontario in response to American tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. ... To read full article click here.