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Canadian executives worried that protectionism could hurt trade
Canadian executives are worried that the protectionist political environment emerging in North America and Europe could damage trade agreements that help boost the...
HSR workers should operate Hamilton's new LRT system: Jackson
A Hamilton Mountain city councillor says he wants to make sure local HSR drivers operate the city's new light rail transit (LRT) system — and that any revenue the system...
Trudeau’s economic guru offers sneak peak on reviving growth
OTTAWA—The global expert who heads the Trudeau government’s economic advisory council has offered a glimpse into the group’s brainstorming sessions on how best to lift...
LNG-By-Rail Hits Tracks in Alaska: What Are the Risks and Why the Secrecy?
For the first time ever, liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) has been shipped by railroad in the U.S., prompting concerns about risks of accidents and a lack of state or federal...
Momentum builds for state-funded Canadian infrastructure bank
Support for a state-led infrastructure bank in Canada is growing as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government prepares a major investment push to bolster growth and...
Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference
For the first time in history the Annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference will be held in Canada at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec from June 5-8. CARS is pleased...
Engineering Hamilton’s new LRT
The basic design work for Hamilton, Ontario’s LRT system has been finalized, including the selection of a site for the Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF). The...
Manufacturing Week in B.C. officially proclaimed for Oct. 9-15, 2016
For the third year in a row, the British Columbia government will support manufacturing by proclaiming Manufacturing Week in British Columbia.... To view the full article...
Greenbrier-Astra Rail formed in Europe
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and Astra Rail Management GmbH on Oct. 13 announced formation of Greenbrier-Astra Rail, a new company “that will create an end-to-end,...
Ottawa to spend $55 million on rail safety
MONTREAL – The federal government is making about $55 million available over three years to improve rail safety across country, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said...
Montreal’s WSP Global to buy U.K. infrastructure firm for $120M
Spring-boarding on past acquisitions, Canadian company continues to branch out, snapping up 2,000-person construction consulting business... To view the full article please...
Slow export growth confounds Bank of Canada
WASHINGTON—The perplexingly persistent sluggishness of exports has slowed Canada’s adjustment to low oil prices, the country’s central banker said Saturday... To view...