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Toronto plans for Eglinton light rail at Don Mills Crossing
Area will be a designated Mobility Hub To read full article click here
Trump wants separate, 1-on-1 NAFTA talks with Canada, Mexico, adviser says
A Canadian official says bilateral NAFTA talks are happening already To read full article click here
5 things to watch for on election day in greater Hamilton
Poll numbers show Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader from Hamilton Centre, is on track to become the official opposition leader—but comes into the day with a chance of...
Ontario voters head to the polls after roller-coaster election campaign
Voters in Ontario will elect a new government today after a campaign that has pitted Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives against Andrea Horwath's NDP amid controversy...
CORRECTION: CN investing approximately $340 million to expand and strengthen B.C.’s rail infrastructure in 2018
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This document corrects and replaces the press release that was sent today June 06, 2018 at 8:45 AM ET. The...
Convince Americans that a trade war will cost them, says Paul Martin
Former prime minister Paul Martin said this week he still hopes a global trade war over new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum can be avoided — but Americans themselves...
Expect frank trade talks at G7 summit - Canada official
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Group of Seven leading industrial nations can expect frank discussions on trade at a summit this week, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected...
Donald Trump considering separate trade deals with Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump may seek separate talks with Canada and Mexico in a bid to get individual trade deals with the two countries, White House economic...
Government says mandatory drug testing possible for certain jobs
The Trudeau government has been looking into making drug testing mandatory in selected workplaces in connection with its cannabis legislation. To read full article click...
Ontarians need to keep moving
Public transit investment is often at the heart of political platforms in federal, provincial and municipal elections. To read full article click here
Working together to raise awareness of level crossing dangers
Recent headlines and statistics suggest that many pedestrians and motorists do not understand the dangers of level crossings. To read full article click here
Committee backs high-speed rail study in London
London city politicians are moving ahead with a plan to ensure the Forest City is included in high-speed rail plans. To read full article click here