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Caterpillar names new CEO, makes executive appointments
Jim Umpleby will take the helm of Caterpillar Inc. Jan. 1, 2017 and three newly appointed executives will support him... To read full article click here.
FL: Is All Aboard Florida Installing Positive-Train-Control Along its Tracks?
All Aboard Florida has said it will include a positive-train-control system along its corridor, but details remain unclear, even as progress with the new technology is made...
Transportation Outlook 2017: Air and rail ready to bulk up
2017 is shaping up to be a year of self-improvement in B.C.’s transportation sector as railways look to increase efficiency at export terminals and cut congestion,...
Gatineau mayor mulls LRT connection to Ottawa
Gatineau’s mayor says a Light Rail Transit line could connect both sides of the Ottawa River... To read full article click here.
Canada set for ‘stormy days’ with new US trade representative: former diplomat
MONTREAL – Canada faces “stormy days” ahead on softwood lumber and other issues with the U.S. after incoming president Donald Trump picked someone with a protectionist...
Opportunity to Co-host CARS Supplier Suite
CARS is once again hosting a Supplier Suite on February 3rd at the Bonaventure Hotel in the St. Pierre Room. This is an effective and affordable option to host your guests...
Alberta, Canada Kicks Off New Carbon Tax
The Canadian province of Alberta has started the new year with a carbon levy, which together with tougher rules for large industrial emitters will cover 78-90% of...
USD/CAD: Canadian Dollar Quiet As Markets Closed For New Year’s
The Canadian dollar is steady in the Monday session. Currently, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3420 To read full article click here.
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 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 before...
Agreement signed for sale of Churchill port, Hudson Bay rail line
The process has begun to transfer the assets from OmniTrax Canada to a group of northern Manitoba First Nations, known as the Missinippi Rail Consortium... To read full...
Bill to expand 'preclearance' U.S.-Canada travel winding through Parliament
A new law passed by U.S. Congress will make it easier passengers to clear customs before leaving Canada at several locations -- once Canadian Parliament passes its own...
Canada-U.S. trade not broken so no need for Trump to fix it: Freeland
OTTAWA – Donald Trump has pledged to fix a lot of broken things when he becomes U.S. president... To read full article click here.