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Work still needed to ensure ORPP hits mark: CME
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters remains deeply concerned with the potential impact on manufacturing in Ontario despite the revisions to the Ontario Retirement Pension...
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The Federal Railroad Administration sent its Status of Positive Train Control Implementation report to Congress showing that after seven years and significant assistance...
GTH declared at Foreign Trade Zone
REGINA — Federal designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) will help the Global Transportation Hub (GTH) “level the playing field’’ with competitors and attract more...
NAIT LRT line will open 'eventually,' mayor promises
That was Mayor Don Iveson's one-word answer Monday when asked when the long-delayed LRT line to NAIT will finally open. To read full article click here.
Aecon reports revenue and profit growth in the second quarter of 2015
TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2015 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Aecon Group Inc. (ARE) today reported results for the second quarter of 2015 including a revenue increase of 13 per...
Is Canada in recession? These numbers suggest not
Statistics Canada’s release of preliminary merchandise trade figures for June may provide some closure to the debate on Canada’s so-called recession. To read full...
Register now for CARS National Railway Day Conference
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Senate confirms Dominguez’s role as PHMSA Administrator
The U.S. Senate on August 5, 2015 officially confirmed the appointment of Marie Therese Dominguez as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...
Canada's Stella Jones Sales Boosted by Strong U.S. Currency
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) second quarter sales reached $428.1 million, up 24.2% from $344.8 million a year ago. To read full article click here.
Election 2015: What happened in Week 1
Thursday’s federal leaders’ debate shows Canadians aren’t blindly accepting what the politicians tell them. To read full article click here.
Harper under pressure to deliver fair TPP deal amid election
With predictions that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal negotiations may come to a close smack dab in the middle of Canada’s federal election, the...
Limited sponsorships remain for CARS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Please note that the golf tournament is sold out. There are a few sponsorship opportunities remaining. If you wish to sponsor this event please click here. ...