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Canada’s troubled oil regions welcome possible federal infrastructure money
REGINA—Political leaders in Saskatchewan and Alberta are welcoming word of federal money to help with infrastructure projects during tough times... To view the full...
Canada-EU trade deal could be in full force one year from now: envoy
OTTAWA — The massive free trade pact between Canada and the European Union will, for the most part, be a done deal in one year even if it is not fully ratified, says...
CP posts 2015 financial results, pledges $1.1 billion for capex in 2016
Canadian Pacific posted fourth-quarter 2015 net income of $319 million (in Canadian dollars) on revenue of $1.6 billion, compared with net income of $451 million on revenue...
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 0.5 per cent even as 2016 growth outlook dims
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent even as it downgrades its growth outlook for an economy hit by falling commodity prices......
CP: Proposed merger would "alleviate" Chicago congestion
Following a letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice in which Canadian Pacific accused several Class I railroads of joining forces to put a stop to its pursuit of...
HDR names Goehri director of professional services - transportation
Scott Goehri has been named director of professional services for HDR's transportation business group... To view the full article please click here.
Trans-Pacific Partnership consultations held in Halifax
The Trudeau government has yet to take a stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership but it was all ears during consultation sessions in Halifax on Wednesday. To view the full...
Red-tape lining Canada-U.S. border turning small businesses off trade, report says
TORONTO—Canadian small businesses may be facing less red-tape at the Canada-U.S. border than they did five years ago, but hidden fees and other regulatory hold-ups are...
China Rail delegation to explore Ring of Fire rail link by mid-March
A Canadian mineral exploration company that has been attempting to tap Ontario's Ring of Fire says a Chinese engineering company will be in Ontario by mid-March to look at...
CP asks U.S. DOJ to review Class I execs' opposition to proposed merger
Canadian Pacific today asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to review recent actions of major U.S. railroads whose executives have stated publicly that they are...
Metrolinx will control LRT - including the cost, agreement says
The city can give input on most of the components for Hamilton's future light-rail transit (LRT) line, but for the most part, Metrolinx will be in charge. To view the full...
Development of New Standard for Large Packaging
PUBLIC NOTICE: Development of New Standard for Large Packaging Background The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate will begin work on a new Standard for...