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Steel city mayors ask U.S. counterparts for help fighting steel tariffs
Mayors of Hamilton and Sault Ste. Marie sent a joint letter to 32 U.S. cities To read full article click here
One chart shows why Trump's trade fight with Canada and Mexico is misguided
President Donald Trump's hostility toward Canada and Mexico is unlikely to help the president achieve the primary goal of his recent trade actions. To read full article...
Group of companies agrees to acquire and restore Churchill rail line
A host of companies has agreed to acquire and restore the Churchill rail line serving the Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, a year after it was washed out by flooding......
Manufacturers in North Dakota worry about impact of tariffs, trade war
New tariffs pending on American products coming to Canada has some businesses worried. . To read full article click here.
Breaking down the Ontario NDP and PC platforms: What their pricey promises could mean for the province
In the final days of Ontario’s chaotic election campaign, a single narrative has dominated: The public wants change. Even Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne admits it. ... To...
Shoemaker: Steel mill needs Huron Central
Saving Huron Central Railway is critical to the future of Sault Ste. Marie steelmaking, Ward 3 Councillor Matthew Shoemaker said this week. To read full article click here
Statement - Minister Garneau tables final report from Railway Safety Act Review Panel
OTTAWA , May 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today: To read full article click here
Trade war looms as Trump imposes steel tariffs
The European Union issued a 10-page list of tariffs on US goods ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to food products. To read full article click here
Canada hits back at U.S. with dollar-for-dollar tariffs on steel, aluminum, maple syrup
Tariffs of 25% on imported steel and 10% on aluminum announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross To read full article click here
Deal reached between Manitoba groups, Omnitrax for ownership of Churchill rail line
The tracks have sat flood-damaged and idle for more than a year, but now a tentative deal has been struck to bring ownership of the Port of Churchill and the rail line to...
City addressing railway crossings that fall short of new federal regulations
City hall is taking another step to ensure all of the railway crossings in Winnipeg comply with updated federal safety standards before a 2021 deadline. To read full article...
Freeland cuts short trip to Washington on NAFTA as deadline for steel tariff exemption looms
The second temporary exemption for Canada from steep new tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports expires on Friday and officials are facing down...