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‘We’re not stalling’ on TPP, Liberals say
The Liberals’ extensive Trans-Pacific Partnership consultations aren’t a stalling tactic, David Lametti — the parliamentary secretary to the minister of international...
Canadian Rail Summit 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibit space is 70% sold out! Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...
The NFC Forum and the American Public Transportation Association Sign Collaboration Agreement
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the NFC Forum today announced a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable the two organizations to...
Port Metro Vancouver plans major expansion at Burrard Inlet facility
A major expansion of the region’s port facilities is planned for the existing port facility just east of the downtown Vancouver peninsula on the south shore of Burrard...
FRA to DOTs: Verify traffic lights connected to railroad crossings function properly
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Feb. 17, 2016 called on state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning systems interconnected to...
Canada's Share Of U.S. Imports The Lowest Since Free Trade Began
The share of U.S. imports that come from Canada has hit its lowest point in decades, lower than at any point since the U.S. and Canada entered into free trade in the late...
Bombardier cutting 7,000 jobs
MONTREAL—Bombardier says it will cut its workforce by 7,000 positions over two years, including 2,000 contractors... To view the full article please click here.
CP to seek declaratory order from STB on voting trust issue
Canadian Pacific announced today it will ask the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to issue a declaratory order confirming the viability of a voting trust structure that...
B.C. expected to lead provinces in growth as it leans on non-resource industries
British Columbia expects to lead the provinces with economic growth of 2.4 per cent this year as it weathers the resource sector’s slump and posts a fourth consecutive...
CETA could be implemented in early 2017, chief negotiator says
The legal scrub of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is “virtually complete” and the current timeline suggests the deal will be...
Toronto’s new transit proposals focused on subway, light-rail service
The long-promised light-rail line on Toronto’s waterfront has re-emerged to stake its place at the centre of the city’s transit plan, along with another new LRT, subways...
Bombardier opens Indian information services hub
INDIA: Bombardier Transportation has opened an information services hub at Gurgaon in the Delhi National Capital region... To view the full article please click here.