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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Ontario Seeking Public Input to Develop the 2017 Budget
For the third year in a row, Ontario is launching Budget Talks, an online consultation tool that allows the public to help shape policies and programs that will be part of...
Transportation Sector Report
On Sept. 30, 2016, job shop Ace Machining, Dartmouth, N.S., held a ceremony to mark the opening of its new shop. At 14,500 sq. ft., the new facility boasts an overhead crane...
Prince Rupert needs to be part of rail transport revamp
The Port of Prince Rupert should be a major beneficiary of Ottawa’s $10.1-billion pledge to revamp transportation routes to international markets, says one of the...
CN recognized for excellence in corporate governance
MONTREAL , Nov. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced it has received the 2016 Best Overall Corporate Governance award for publicly-listed companies...
New Westminster Station Upgrades
New Westminster Station is integrated into the mixed-use development beside and around the station. As the neighbourhood around the station continues to grow and develop,...
Green Line might have to be built in phases due to costs and lack of provincial funds
There's no guarantee the Alberta government will come through with its portion of funding for Calgary's proposed Green Line LRT, but even if it does, the project might have...
CARS Meet and Greet
Reserve your sponsorship space for the CARS Supplier Suite on December 2, 2016. Once again, we have booked the Algonquin room at the Fairmont Royal York , which is...
CP’s west coast grain volume hits monthly record in October
Canadian Pacific Railway says it moved a record amount of western Canadian grain to export position in Vancouver last month... To read full article click here.
CN, Prince Rupert Partner for High Container Volumes
The ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver, B.C. are receiving more and more cargo from Asia, in large part because of an excellent rail connection with the American...
Manitoba joins New West Partnership Trade Agreement
Premiers of Canada's four western provinces today announced that Manitoba has joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, strengthening and expanding Canada’s...
Trump trade threats prompt Canada, Argentina to get cozy
Justin Trudeau's Latin American tour this week was meant to showcase Canada's long-established goodwill toward its trade partners in the region, crowned by the announcement...
Freight Rail Traffic in the US, Canada, and Mexico Give Mixed Signals
Every week, the Association of American Railroads (or AAR) publishes the North American freight rail data for the previous week... To read full article click here.