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Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Impacts on Ontario Manufacturers
An invitation below from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to participate in a survey....
Alberta signs deal promoting job growth, barrier-free trade with Missouri
EDMONTON – Alberta and Missouri have signed an agreement to promote economic development and trade between the province and the state. To read full article click here.
Edmonton's Metro Line to open on Sept. 6 but at reduced capacity
For the first time in 15 months, General Manager of Transportation Dorian Wandzura held a press conference Friday where he could announce an actual opening date for the...
Chow flip-flops on Scarborough subway
Olivia Chow’s flip-flop on the Scarborough subway puts her on track with the NDP’s promise not to derail funding to the project. To read full article click here.
Agenda set for Railway Interchange 2015
Railway Interchange 2015, Oct. 3-7 in Minneapolis, offers participants the opportunity to “see the latest technologies in the rail industry, learn about new trends and...
Via Rail sues City of Ottawa for $4M in latest bus-train crash claim
Via Rail is suing the City of Ottawa and the estate of OC Transpo bus driver Dave Woodard for $4 million in damages for "negligence" in the latest lawsuit following...
Ontario transportation commission names Moore president, CEO
The Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) appointed Corina Moore president and chief executive officer. To read full article click here.
Conservatives to release budget numbers just ahead of election
The Conservative government will release the official budget numbers for last year just ahead of the Oct. 19 federal vote, providing Stephen Harper with some positive news...
CN Rail CEO Claude Mongeau to take 3-month leave for medical treatment
Canadian National Railway CEO Claude Mongeau has announced he will take a three-month leave of absence for treatment for a precancerous tumour in his larynx. To read full...
Confirmed Speaker for National Railway Day Conference
Mr. James Purkis, Vice President, Regional Express Rail, Metrolinx has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference being held in Ottawa on November 3...
Canadian Pacific ready to provide best-in-class service for upcoming crop-year
CALGARY, Aug. 11, 2015 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Canadian Pacific is well positioned to provide best-in-class service to western Canadian grain shippers during the...