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Pulse Canada Seeking Amendment To Bill C-49
c Pulse Canada is seeking immediate consideration on an amendment to Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, that would grant the Canadian Transportation Agency...
Government discussing a drug abuse program as legalized cannabis approaches
OTTAWA, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau says the Government of Canada is actively working on a policy to address marijuana impairment in the workplace. To...
$1B in grants, royalty credits to get more diverse oil and gas projects moving in Alberta
The provincial government is offering $1 billion in incentives to diversify the province's oil and gas sectors over the next four years. To read full article click here
Canada's PM Trudeau: Our Trump tariff exemption has nothing to do with NAFTA talks
Canada's exemption from Trump's tariffs have nothing to do with NAFTA talks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. To read full article click here
Trump stresses desire for quick NAFTA deal in phone chat with Trudeau
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged the quick completion of the NAFTA negotiations in a phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, amid indications...
Canadian Pacific Is On a Productive, Efficient Roll
No turnaround is without its challenges, but we have come to a place at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) where we can focus on sustainable growth in collaboration with our...
How a New Transit System Could Hobble Montreal
It sounds like the kind of project cities don’t dare to dream of anymore: a massive new transportation network on par with the great mass transit buildouts of the 20th...
Metrolinx to host information sessions during March break
Metrolinx will be coming to Mississauga to answer questions and provide information about the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) project. To read full article click here
Pakistan Railways - Tender
Attention CARS Members: We are pleased to forward the International Tender Notice issued by Pakistan Railways. Click here Regards, Ali Khan Trade...
Mexico and Canada just got more leverage in US trade negotiations
Eleven nations will formally enter into a new trade pact today designed to lower tariffs and bridge regulatory gaps around the Pacific rim, despite Donald Trump’s...
Bill C-49 will be a good start': Grain transport on agenda for meeting between Premier Moe, Prime Minister Trudeau
A major grain backlog that has farmers worried and prompted an unprecedented apology from a major railway will be near the top of the agenda when Saskatchewan Premier Scott...
Canada Could Boost Arctic Container Shipping
Efficient operations at Canada’s Pacific coast container ports combined with efficient trans-continental railway services have resulted in these ports approaching peak...