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Trudeau cabinet shuffle

Trudeau cabinet shuffle

Canadian Press is reporting that as many as six ministers will be involved in the Tuesday shuffle. Among those named in the CP... To read full article click here.

Opinion World Canada Politics Business Health Entertainment Technology & Science Video Canada BC Vancouver considering options to bypass CN crossings now returned to active use

Opinion World Canada Politics Business Health Entertainment Technology & Science Video Canada BC Vancouver considering options to bypass CN crossings now returned to active use

A sudden increase in East Vancouver train traffic has the city planning to bypass the rail line's road crossings altogether... To read full article click here .

Even in the age of Trump, there are U.S. trade opportunities for Canada

Even in the age of Trump, there are U.S. trade opportunities for Canada

Fluidconcepts has produced office furnishing for MGM Studios, H&R Block and Variety magazine, among other U.S. clients. Indeed, while the workspace designer and manufacturer...

2017 Freight Rail Outlook

2017 Freight Rail Outlook

If 2016’s wild, throw-predictions-out-the-window runaway freight train of a Presidential election taught us anything, it’s that nothing is ever a given. As the old saw...

Register Now for CARS Breakfast Feb 3rd.  Space is Limited.

Register Now for CARS Breakfast Feb 3rd. Space is Limited.

  CARS will be hosting a members' breakfast on Feb 3rd at the Hotel Bonaventure in the Salon Ville-Marie beginning at 9:00AM.  The event will take place in the morning...

Amtrak shakes up the building (before moving it)

Amtrak shakes up the building (before moving it)

Amtrak announced Jan. 4 several significant management and organizational changes instituted by President and CEO Wick Moorman.... To read full article click here.

Amidst concerns, optimism for 2017

Amidst concerns, optimism for 2017

When Herbert Hoover was President and Republicans controlled the White House and both congressional chambers, there was produced the 1930 Smoot-Hawley tariff boosting import...

U.S. and Canada falling behind China in race for renewable energy

U.S. and Canada falling behind China in race for renewable energy

China is rapidly gaining dominance in the fast-growing, global renewable energy market, as state-owned companies make massive overseas investments to secure the country’s...

Edmonton in top 25 of list of biggest infrastructure projects for 2017

Edmonton in top 25 of list of biggest infrastructure projects for 2017

Edmonton may not have the best track record with large infrastructure but it is still building in the big leagues... To read full article click here.

Dynamic growth in P.E.I. manufacturing increasing

Dynamic growth in P.E.I. manufacturing increasing

P.E.I. manufacturers are leading Atlantic Canada in growth, and doing so in dramatic fashion... To read full article click here.

Most Canadians want new tariffs on U.S. goods if Trump pulls out of NAFTA: Nanos survey

Most Canadians want new tariffs on U.S. goods if Trump pulls out of NAFTA: Nanos survey

The majority of Canadians support or somewhat support applying new tariffs and duties to American-made goods if the U.S. pulls out of the North American Free Trade...

CARS Supplier Breakfast February 3rd, Hotel Bonaventure

CARS Supplier Breakfast February 3rd, Hotel Bonaventure

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation and Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission confirmed to Speak. CARS will be hosting a...