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It’s time for a ‘ministry of cities’

It’s time for a ‘ministry of cities’

The members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet will be tasked with reviving economic growth... To read full article click here.

City Committee Meeting Monday to Debate Rapid Transit Options

City Committee Meeting Monday to Debate Rapid Transit Options

City politicians are meeting Monday afternoon to set a plan ‘in motion’ for rapid transit in London... To read full article click here.

TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

(NATIONAL)  --  The  full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, after years of being negotiated in secret by multi-national corporate interests and...

Short lines hope CTA review answers car supply questions

Short lines hope CTA review answers car supply questions

Short-line railway operators on the Prairies hope the Canada Transportation Act review will address key issues affecting western Canadian grain transportation, most notably...

Rookie MPs get advice from 3 seasoned pros

Rookie MPs get advice from 3 seasoned pros

Balance and rules — those are two important words new members of Parliament should keep in mind as they make their way to Ottawa, three high-profile politicians say... To...

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP

Canada has successfully concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest, most ambitious free trade initiative in history. It is a comprehensive,...

LRIW  Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors  - Deadline December 1

LRIW Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors - Deadline December 1

LRIW  Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors  - Deadline December 1  Volunteer, Network, Improve Your Leadership Skills, Build Your Resume     Once again, the...

Trillium blossoming

Trillium blossoming

Ottawa’s O-Train has grown from an experiment into an expanding system, with state-of-the-art equipment... To view the full article please click here.

Alberta NDP's locomotive fuel tax increase will hurt the province, says the Canadian Pacific Railway

Alberta NDP's locomotive fuel tax increase will hurt the province, says the Canadian Pacific Railway

The NDP government's tax hike on trains is sending Alberta down the wrong track, says Canadian Pacific Railway... To view the full article please click here.

Canada’s railways optimistic that new transport minister Marc Garneau can thaw frigid relations

Canada’s railways optimistic that new transport minister Marc Garneau can thaw frigid relations

Canada’s railways welcomed Marc Garneau as Canada’s new transport minister Wednesday, expressing optimism that the former astronaut would help thaw a relationship that...

Trans-Pacific Partnership text has been released

Trans-Pacific Partnership text has been released

The long-awaited text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal was released on Thursday, revealing the details of a pact aimed at freeing up commerce in 40 per cent...

Meet Justin Trudeau's new Liberal cabinet

Meet Justin Trudeau's new Liberal cabinet

31-member cabinet includes 15 women and attempts to reflect regional balance... To view the full article please click here.