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Ottawa to assess impact of climate change on Nova Scotia’s land link to Canada
Ottawa is spending $350,000 to study a critical transportation link connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that could be washed away by rising sea levels and storm surges....
As deadline nears, Trudeau, Trump discuss prospects of quick NAFTA deal
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the possibility Monday of immediately wrapping up a NAFTA deal despite signs of skepticism about whether...
Teamsters members voting on final Canadian Pacific Railway offer
Canadian Pacific Railway workers across Canada will vote this week on a final offer from their employer. To read full article click here
Governments agree to fund $133m Lac-Mégantic rail bypass
Around $133 million in funding has been agreed in principle by the governments of Quebec and Canada to fund a rail bypass around the town of Lac-Mégantic following the...
NAFTA ministers part ways before all-important session next week
NAFTA negotiators parted ways for the weekend with multiple issues still unresolved and mere days left before what's being described as an unofficial deadline for getting a...
Canadian Pacific Railway says improving grain transportation needs investment from system ‘bookends’
Grain-handling companies aren’t interested in sharing the blame for backlogs on the rails, said the executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association. To read...
Lac-Megantic rail bypass to be funded jointly by federal, Quebec governments
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard were among those on hand to announce a commitment to build the 12.8-kilometre bypass. To read full...
CARS/CP Annual Members Only Lunch- SOLD OUT
CARS/CP Annual Members Only Lunch- SOLD OUT If you missed registration for this event please contact taisha_poulin@railwaysuppliers to be added to the cancellation list. ...
Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto - National Public Tender - Ministry of Transportation
The Ministry of Transportation of Argentina is currently calling for National Public Tenders for different projects. We believe this information may be of your interest. You...
Lac-Mégantic is relocating its railway line and other cities want to follow the Quebec town’s tracks
Five years after the July 2013 rail disaster, municipalities across Canada say it’s time to force trains and their dangerous loads to run around populated areas rather...
CN parking cars as it seeks more grain to move
The railway stepped up shipments in March and April but now the peak shipping period is over To read full article click here
Metro Line LRT work demands 'co-operation' from the city: Thales Canada
Edmonton’s signalling contractor Thales Canada issued a statement Wednesday criticizing recent city actions and saying a fix for the Metro Line LRT will demand ongoing...