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'It's pretty much chaos right now': U.S.-Canada trade tensions offer plenty to talk about at Alberta summit
New duties on Canadian softwood. A possible border adjustment tax. Even Donald Trump's threat to pull out of NAFTA. There's lots to discuss as an Alberta-U.S. trade summit...
MassDOT unveils environmental assessment for South Station expansion
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week released a draft environmental assessment (EA) and Section...
CP, Canadian Tire unveil 60-foot intermodal container
Canadian Pacific and Canadian Tire Corp. last week deployed North America's first 60-foot intermodal container for use by the retailer. To read full article click here
TPP Nations Meet in Canada to Discuss Fate of Pact Without U.S.
Canada is hosting a round of exploratory negotiations on the future of the Trans Pacific Partnership after the U.S. bowed out. To read full article click here
Trump protectionism has EU looking to Canada, says agriculture minister
OTTAWA -- The protectionist approach of U.S. President Donald Trump means European companies are looking to "exploit" new opportunities in Canada, the European Union's...
Transport Canada begins Rail Safety Act review, seeks grant applicants
Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau last week launched the statutory review of Canada's Rail Safety Act a year ahead of schedule. To read full article click here
CP, the Vancouver Fraser and Montreal Port Authorities and terminal operators celebrate partnership
CALGARY - Canadian Pacific (CP), and senior officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Montreal Port Authority, Global Container Terminals Canada, Montreal...
Montréal’s rapid transit project sparks environmental concerns
Montréal’s plan to build the fourth-largest automated transportation system in the world right through the heart of the city has run into strong opposition, with doubts...
Expected Increase in Railway Fuel Costs Contributes to a 4.1 percent Increase in the Volume-Related Composite Price Index for Crop Year 2017-2018
OTTAWA , April 28, 2017 /CNW/ – The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) announced a 4.1 percent increase in the Volume-Related Composite Price Index (VRCPI), which is...
Mexico and Canada 'in this together' on NAFTA, amid Trump confusion
Canada's there now too, as disputes over dairy products and softwood lumber made us the bad neighbour... To read full article click here .
CP Port Day in Calgary Highlights East West Opportunities
CALGARY – TRANSPORTATION – Canadian Pacific (CP), and senior officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Montreal Port Authority, Global Container...
APTA: Trump's transit cuts would reduce jobs, jeopardize major projects
President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to public transit would put at risk 800,000 jobs, including 502,000 construction and related positions, according to a recent analysis...