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Canada ‘ready’ for NAFTA renegotiations as officials wait for U.S. to kick-start talks
The Trump administration expected to trigger talks any day; Canada's trade minister says Ottawa is prepared to protect Canadian workers and interests To read full article...
Exclusive: Canada to keep revenue cap on grain shipments by rail - sources
OTTAWA/WINNIPEG (Reuters) - The Canadian government intends to keep in place a revenue cap on western grain that Canadian National Railway Co and Canadian Pacific Railway...
Picking up steam: Growing Canada’s economy with modernized Rail Transportation
All Canadians would benefit from a competitive and reliable freight rail system. In a vast nation like Canada, rail is often the only economically viable mode of...
CN's JJ Ruest inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame
Canadian National Railway (CN) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer JJ Ruest has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame. Toread full...
Metrolinx enters into contract with Alstom as backup plan for Eglinton Crosstown
Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created by Government of...
Calgary makes recommendation for Stage 1 of Green Line LRT
The city of Calgary Administration released its recommendation for construction of Stage 1 of the Green Line Light Rail Project on May 11. To read full article click here
Canada to remain ‘firm’ as Donald Trump eyes massive NAFTA changes
Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada will remain “firm” as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to begin a major renegotiation of the North American Free...
Golden spikes & steam: Union Pacific marking 150th transcontinental railroad anniversary
Union Pacific this week launched a two-year celebration commemorating the completion of the transcontinental railroad nearly 150 years ago. To read full article click here
Alstom launches new products for British market
IRJ at Railtex 2017: Alstom launched its CLever lightweight catenary system for the British market during the Railtex exhibition following a trial installation on the West...
Metrolinx strikes light-rail deal with Alstom, bypassing Bombardier
Metrolinx has struck a deal with another manufacturer to provide dozens of vehicles for key Toronto-area transit projects, The Globe and Mail has learned, a sign of how much...
New transportation legislation still set for spring introduction
Canada Transportation Act amendments will be introduced this spring before the House of Commons rises — but the grain industry is concerned key temporary provision may...
Canada reportedly taps veteran negotiator to drive talks on NAFTA
OTTAWA - Canada's senior negotiator at talks to renew NAFTA will be the official who worked for years to push through a major free trade deal with Europe, two sources...