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![Caisse putting $1.5B US into Bombardier for stake in rail business](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Caisse putting $1.5B US into Bombardier for stake in rail business
Quebec pension fund says it's betting on Montreal company as a 'global leader in the rail industry'... To view the full article please click here.
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Sound regulation powered CN
Today marks the 20th anniversary of CN’s privatization and initial public offering. This is the anniversary of one of the most profound transformations in Canadian...
![Being a company leader is harder today that five years ago, says new survey](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Being a company leader is harder today that five years ago, says new survey
TORONTO—Leading a business is only getting harder, recent research found. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, 87 per cent of chief financial officers (CFOs) said...
![Obama presses Canada for quick TPP approval](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Obama presses Canada for quick TPP approval
U.S. President Barack Obama is pressuring Canada and the other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to approve the trade deal as quickly as possible... To view the full...
![LRIW's Woman of the Year: Mary Proc helms customer service initiatives at GO Transit](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
LRIW's Woman of the Year: Mary Proc helms customer service initiatives at GO Transit
When Mary Proc became vice president of customer service at GO Transit in 2008, the agency's on-time performance had become such a persistent issue that nearly 11,000...
![Canadian Pacific pitches merger with Norfolk Southern rail line](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Canadian Pacific pitches merger with Norfolk Southern rail line
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has proposed a takeover of U.S. railway Norfolk Southern that would create the largest rail company in North America... To view the full...
![Ontario government wants railways to make room for GO transit](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Ontario government wants railways to make room for GO transit
The province wants Canada’s new federal Liberal government to join it in pushing private railways to make room for more passenger trains on the Milton and Kitchener GO...
![SNC-Lavalin realigns rail and transit business](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
SNC-Lavalin realigns rail and transit business
SNC-Lavalin realigned its business processes, brands and market strategy to offer a larger portfolio of rail and transit expertise and provide an end-to-end client service...
![Manufacturing sales drop 1.5 per cent, says Statistics Canada](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Manufacturing sales drop 1.5 per cent, says Statistics Canada
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.5 per cent to $51.1 billion in September, following a 0.6 per cent drop in August... To view the full article...
![Prime Minister announces Canada’s Growth and Investment Strategies](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Prime Minister announces Canada’s Growth and Investment Strategies
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today unveiled Canada’s Adjusted Growth Strategy and Investment Strategy, both focused on strengthening the Canadian economy... To view...
![Minister of Transport Mandate Letter](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Minister of Transport Mandate Letter
Dear Mr. Garneau: I am honoured that you have agreed to serve Canadians as Minister of Transport... To view the full article please click here.
![Three critical objectives for Justin Trudeau at APEC summit](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Three critical objectives for Justin Trudeau at APEC summit
This week, the annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum – APEC – will be held in Manila. Newly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could not ask...