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![Worst of loonie’s depreciation may be over, economists say](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Worst of loonie’s depreciation may be over, economists say
The loonie’s worst collapse against the U.S. dollar in its history may be in the rearview mirror as a majority of economists now see the currency staying at current levels...
![TC Consultation on Part 6 (Training) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
TC Consultation on Part 6 (Training) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Dear Stakeholders, Transport Canada would like your views on potential amendments to Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Part 6 contains...
![The numbers behind Morneau's latest economic projections](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
The numbers behind Morneau's latest economic projections
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Bill Morneau has provided another snapshot of the economy ahead of his next budget, which will be delivered March 22. He is projecting a deficit...
![Passenger train between Calgary and Lake Louise could return](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Passenger train between Calgary and Lake Louise could return
It may become easier to get to the mountain parks in the near future. Banff Council put a request forward Monday to conduct a feasibility study on re-instating passenger...
![Brookfield, Australia’s Qube weigh $6.5-billion joint Asciano bid](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Brookfield, Australia’s Qube weigh $6.5-billion joint Asciano bid
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc and its Australian rival are weighing a joint A$9-billion ($6.5-billion U.S.) bid for Australia’s biggest rail and port...
![CN issues $500 million debt offering](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
CN issues $500 million debt offering
CN late last week announced a public debt offering of $500 million worth of 2.75 percent notes due 2026... To view the full article please click here.
![Siemens Chargers coming to life](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Siemens Chargers coming to life
Siemens reached a production milestone at its Sacramento, Calif., manufacturing plant with installation of the first Cummins QSK95 diesel engine and traction alternator into...
![How a Donald Trump presidency could affect Canada](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
How a Donald Trump presidency could affect Canada
No presidential nominee talks more about Canada than Donald Trump — although it's almost always in the context of Ted Cruz's birthplace (Calgary) and whether it should...
![How Ottawa's LRT compares across Canada](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
How Ottawa's LRT compares across Canada
Ottawa’s halfway done its new light rail system, and if we count the O-Train, by 2018 we’ll have more than 20 km built. But will we still be behind?... To view the full...
![Companies Invited to Submit Bids for Finch West LRT](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Companies Invited to Submit Bids for Finch West LRT
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have released a Request for Proposals to companies shortlisted to design, build, finance and...
![Alberta company proposes $34M rail car storage facility](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Alberta company proposes $34M rail car storage facility
EDMONTON—A company wants to build a facility to store and service up to 850 rail cars near Lamont, Alta., a few kilometres north of Elk Island National Park... To view the...
![CN Details 2016 Capital Investment Plans](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
CN Details 2016 Capital Investment Plans
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to invest approximately C$2.9 billion in rail infrastructure and equipment to raise network efficiency, support...