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Toronto chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat is a new breed of bureaucrat
Jennifer Keesmaat has worked to fulfil her vision for the city — and clashed with councillors and the mayor. It’s fully in character for a member of a family that has...
Trudeau plays down worries Trump, Sanders would reopen trade deal with Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s not worried the election of Republican front-runner Donald Trump or Democratic contender Bernie Sanders could lead to the...
Agreement on Internal Trade talks won’t meet March deadline, but they’re ‘close’: Bains
Negotiations to strengthen the Agreement on Internal Trade and reduce barriers to interprovincial commerce are almost finished, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development...
What a rising loonie means for the manufacturing rebound
Snowbirds and cauliflower lovers were none too pleased in January when the Canadian dollar fell below US69 cents —a 13-year low To read full article click here.
Toronto transit plans get boost as council approves key recommendations
Mayor John Tory called it a great day for transit in Toronto after city council approved several recommendations including a preferred corridor for the downtown relief line...
Underground light show to celebrate Ottawa's LRT project
If you’ve been dying to explore the LRT tunnel, you’re in luck – sort of. The city has announced a 10-week underground sound and light show inside the new Lyon...
Freight traffic still on the decline
For the third week in a row, freight traffic shows no signs of growth. For the week ending March 26, 2016, carloads and intermodal units took another big hit, dropping 18.5%...
Federal budget good news for Ottawa’s LRT dreams
The new federal budget may be awash in red ink, but the federal Liberals did exactly what they promised they would, pouring money in the coming years into infrastructure and...
Nova Scotia rail line abandonment faces new regulations
The province has announced new regulations for companies that plan to abandon rail lines in Nova Scotia, three days before the American owner of a Cape Breton section of...
CN recognizes customers for sustainability leadership
Canadian National Railway on March 29, 2016 recognized 22 of its customers for their sustainability practices that are aligned with the objectives of the CN EcoConnexions...
Council urged to get facts on high speed rail
With passenger rail service making a comeback, people in Brantford need to pay close attention to recent provincial developments, city councillors were told Tuesday... To...
TPP is more opportunity than threat for those who embrace competition
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the most significant and encompassing trade agreement yet contemplated. The 12 countries represent nearly 40 per cent of global gross...