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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Canada-U.S. trade relations may side-step NAFTA, says ambassador
CALGARY—Canada’s ambassador to the United States says talks on trade issues are imminent and some deals might end up sidestepping the three-way North American Free Trade...
AAR: "Ready to work with Trump on some of his most ambitious goals
The Association of American Railroads issued this statement on Donald Trump's inauguration day:.. To read full article click here.
Canadian PM, Cabinet to Discuss Trump’s Plans on NAFTA Trade Deal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have arrived for a three-day retreat in Calgary, Alberta province, to discuss the reconsideration of the North...
Light-rail project fails to get green light from Quebec's environmental review agency
The proposed light-rail project, which would link downtown Montreal with the South Shore and West Island, is incomplete and requires a more in-depth review before getting...
, 2017 BNSF plans $3.4B in 2017 capital spending
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF ) on Jan. 19 announced its 2017 capital expenditure plan will be approximately $3.4 billion... To read full article click here.
TransLink launches first phase of 10-year vision with expanded SkyTrain service
TransLink has announced the start of Phase One of its expanded transit services that will be available in 2017 in conjunction with the 10-Year Vision for Metro Vancouver...
LRT tunnel finally makes connection, mayor announces
The massive machines boring Ottawa's 2.5-kilometre light rail tunnel have finally met in the middle, the mayor announced Thursday.... To read full article click here.
CARS Appoints Sylvia Newell as President.
CARS board of directors voted unanimously to appoint Sylvia Newell as president effective January 23, 2017. The title of president better reflects Sylvia’s role with CARS....
PATH provides PTC, sleep apnea monitoring update
PATH said it remains on pace to complete PTC installation by the end of 2018. About 91 percent of PATH employees have been trained in PTC. To read full article click here.
RailTerm takes quality management to a new level by earning ISO 9001:2015 certification
Dorval, Quebec – January 16th, 2017 –RailTerm is pleased to announce that they are now ISO 9001:2015 quality management certified by BSI under certificate number...
Canadian Pacific Railway CEO Hunter Harrison stepping down to take new job
Hunter Harrison has struck a surprise deal to step down as CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. five months ahead of schedule, apparently so he can take a job with a...
Registration Now Closed for the CARS Supplier Breakfast
Please note that Registration for the CARS breakfast being held on Friday, February 3rd at the Bonaventure Hotel is now closed. We have reached our maximum capacity. ...