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Worst of loonie’s depreciation may be over, economists say
The loonie’s worst collapse against the U.S. dollar in its history may be in the rearview mirror as a majority of economists now see the currency staying at current levels...
TC Consultation on Part 6 (Training) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Dear Stakeholders, Transport Canada would like your views on potential amendments to Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Part 6 contains...
The numbers behind Morneau's latest economic projections
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Bill Morneau has provided another snapshot of the economy ahead of his next budget, which will be delivered March 22. He is projecting a deficit...
Passenger train between Calgary and Lake Louise could return
It may become easier to get to the mountain parks in the near future. Banff Council put a request forward Monday to conduct a feasibility study on re-instating passenger...
Brookfield, Australia’s Qube weigh $6.5-billion joint Asciano bid
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc and its Australian rival are weighing a joint A$9-billion ($6.5-billion U.S.) bid for Australia’s biggest rail and port...
CN issues $500 million debt offering
CN late last week announced a public debt offering of $500 million worth of 2.75 percent notes due 2026... To view the full article please click here.
Siemens Chargers coming to life
Siemens reached a production milestone at its Sacramento, Calif., manufacturing plant with installation of the first Cummins QSK95 diesel engine and traction alternator into...
How a Donald Trump presidency could affect Canada
No presidential nominee talks more about Canada than Donald Trump — although it's almost always in the context of Ted Cruz's birthplace (Calgary) and whether it should...
How Ottawa's LRT compares across Canada
Ottawa’s halfway done its new light rail system, and if we count the O-Train, by 2018 we’ll have more than 20 km built. But will we still be behind?... To view the full...
Companies Invited to Submit Bids for Finch West LRT
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have released a Request for Proposals to companies shortlisted to design, build, finance and...
Alberta company proposes $34M rail car storage facility
EDMONTON—A company wants to build a facility to store and service up to 850 rail cars near Lamont, Alta., a few kilometres north of Elk Island National Park... To view the...
CN Details 2016 Capital Investment Plans
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to invest approximately C$2.9 billion in rail infrastructure and equipment to raise network efficiency, support...