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Canada desperately needs a revived TPP as NAFTA talks falter
Since there is now a clear and present danger that NAFTA talks will collapse, Canada must look for alternative trading partners. And on this front, there is good and...
Manitoba chiefs say federal lawsuit could delay repairs to Churchill rail line
WINNIPEG — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is urging Ottawa not to throw a plan off track that could lead to the fixing of a broken rail line that services Churchill and...
Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project Update: Details For Procurement
City of Mississauga staff reported at General Committee today on the Metrolinx -led Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) Project currently in procurement . To read full...
Project Insight - Railway Construction Projects: The Americas
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsis The Americas region is forecast to greatly expand its railway network with both the affluent North and less affluent Latin...
U.S. Congress report says Trump’s got it wrong on NAFTA
The report from the republican-led Congress says it's not feasible to use trade agreements as a tool to decrease trade deficit because those imbalances "are determined by...
Drilling begins for Calgary Green Line LRT project
CALGARY - The City of Calgary will be drilling along the route of the Green Line rapid transit alignment until Oct. 28.CALGARY - The City of Calgary will be drilling along...
Former PC leadership candidate Sandra Jansen joins Notley’s NDP cabinet
Former Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Sandra Jansen is the new minister in charge of infrastructure in Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's NDP cabinet. To read...
Canada focuses on strengthening trade ties
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA – Canada is growing and promoting trade for its farmers and food processors with the intention to help ensure a strong and vibrant agricultural...
Omnitrax says temporary fix to Manitoba rail line doable, but company won't pay
The company that owns a broken rail line to Churchill says it could restore limited service to the northern Manitoba community within 30 days but it is not willing to pay...
Hamilton has ideal bedrock for Bermingham Foundation Solutions
They say if you want to make an omelette, you need to break a few eggs. And if you want to construct a large building, bridge or retaining wall you need to break some...
Why NAFTA may put the Bank of Canada on hold
The loonie will always remain on the Bank of Canada’s radar when it comes to maintaining the health and stability of the domestic economy, but NAFTA appears to be a new...
Can Congress Block Trump if He Pulls Out of NAFTA?
The future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) hangs in the balance as the latest round of negotiations between the United States, Mexico, and Canada wraps up...