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"Port of Prince Rupert opens $750M CANXPORT logistics hub"
"The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced the grand opening of CANXPORT, a $750 million export logistics facility at the Port of Prince Rupert. CANXPORT, operated by...
"Ottawa's Tariff Support Package: A Practical Guide to the EI Extension, Manufacturing Relief and Business Loans Announced August 25, 2026"
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other federal ministers announced measures to support workers and businesses affected by the Canada-U.S. tariff...
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"RAC Study FInds Immediate Depreciation Could Boost Canadian Rail Investment and GDP"
"Extending 100% immediate depreciation to Canada's transportation and warehousing sector could generate nearly C$900 million in annual gross domestic product (GDP) and...
"Ontario breaks ground on major upgrades to Durham College Oshawa"
"The government of Ontario announced tha major construction to expand Durham College Oshawa GO Station has started, marking a major milestone in the province's plan to...
"Canada TSB urges more oversight of medical fitness assessments"
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is calling on Transport Canada to strengthen its oversight of how railroads assess whether employees in safety-critical roles...
"Florida Dot Receives $356M Grant for Safety Improvements"
"The Florida Department of Transportation has been awarded a $356 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to improve safety at over 900 commuter-rail...
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"New research confirms feasibility of year-round shipping from Port of Churchill"
"The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced new research they say confirms the feasibility of year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill using existing ice-class...
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"Carney rejects trade deal, vows 'dollar for dollar' retaliation on new tariffs"
"After weeks of intense talks, Canada and the U.S. have failed to strike a last-minute trade deal, meaning new 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion-worth of Canadian goods are...
"Canada to reveal response to U.S. tariffs as Trump escalates trade war"
"The federal government is set to reveal the details of its response and relief plan for workers as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his trade war against Canada....