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Work begins on Laird Station of Eglinton light transit line
Premier Kathleen Wynne was at the groundbreaking on Thursday – June 30 – morning for the latest milestone in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail...
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers Bi-weekly report of Federal and Provincial Government developments
Federal Government Developments (Departments and Regulations) · On June 17, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada...
North American leaders defend global trade at summit
Obama told the Canadians that as president, “I’ve deepened the ties between our countries”, and he held up the U.S... To read full article click here.
In Memory of Michael Wilcox: Industry Colleague and Friend
It is with great sadness that we notify you of the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Michael Wilcox. Mike joined Hovey Industries in 1996 as our Vice...
Canadian Pacific Railway to Lay Off 500 Workers
WINNIPEG—The layoff of 500 Canadian Pacific Railway CP 2.35 % maintenance workers will begin Thursday, according to a union website , as the railway’s revenue is...
Railways on side with new locomotive emission standards
Canada’s two largest railway companies appear to be on board with Ottawa’s plan to limit polluting emissions for railway locomotives... To read full article click here .
First Nations Fiscal Management Act titled
Canada’s Gazette Part 2, released today, included annexed regulations to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act titled “Regulations Amending the First Nations Property...
Canada-EU Trade Deal Now Looks Like Europe's Next Big Rift, Post-Brexit
The dust hasn't started settling on Brexit yet, and Europe is already facing its next unity crisis. And this time, it's about a trade deal with Canada... To read full...
New Weekday GO Rail Service Planned Between Hamilton and the Niagara Region
Ontario is planning to bring new weekday GO rail service between the future Confederation GO Station in Hamilton and the Niagara Region starting in 2021, with service to...
CN appoints Mike Cory as chief operating officer and Ghislain Houle as chief financial officer Read more at http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2016/06/27/cn-appoints-mike-cory-as-chief-operating-officer-and-ghislain-houle-as-chief#0TOYgwAhsLhw8
MONTREAL , June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Luc Jobin , incoming president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), announced today the appointments of Mike...
Trump breaks with party on trade as he threatens tariffs
Republican Donald Trump vowed to tear up the nation’s trade deals, threatened new tariffs and called for a new era of economic “Americanism” in a speech that...
Security to be beefed up in Ottawa for Three Amigos summit
The RCMP warn that movement on Parliament Hill be limited at times as U.S. President Barack Obama visits Ottawa on Wednesday... To read full article click here.