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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"CN appoints Jamieson, Sinclair co-chairs of Indigenous Advisory Council"
"The council will provide advice on issues relevant to CN and its relationship with the more than..." (Progressive Railroading editorial staff, 2021) Click here for full...
"CN Letter: Execs Address KCS Community, ‘Set Record Straight'"
"The letter, reproduced below, also reaffirms CN’s commitment to maintaining its U.S. headquarters in Kansas City and to..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...
"Canadian Pacific files objection with U.S. regulator over Canadian National's bid for Kansas City rail"
"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) said on Saturday it filed a formal objection with a U.S. regulator stating Canadian National Railway Co's near US$30 billion rival bid for...
"Export Boom Drives Canada’s Largest Trade Surplus Since 2014"
"The nation ran a surplus of C$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) in January from a revised deficit of..." (Hagan, 2021) Click here for full article References: Hagan, Shelly. (2021,...
"Canadian transit ridership dropped more than 70 per cent in February compared to 2020: StatCan"
"New data released by Statistics Canada shows 45.8 million passenger trips were taken on Canada's public transit systems in..." (Bogart, 2021) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Bugs Bunny Day, here is today's Canadian bunny fun fact for you! Did you know that... "It's wabbit season for Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza. After...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc., AMG Metals Inc., and Baultar...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
"New connections and heavy lifting at Metrolinx’s Port Credit GO Station"
"After undergoing the proper safety checks, customers heading to Port Credit GO Station from Vesta Drive will be able to..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full article...
"TTC to close portion of Line 1 for 10 days to accelerate system improvements"
"With this closure, the TTC is taking advantage of reduced ridership to advance essential system improvements and..." (Toronto Transit Commission, 2021) Click here for full...
"CN Rail upgrades 2021 earnings forecast despite slight drop in Q1 profits, revenues"
"Canadian National Railway has boosted its earnings guidance for the year as it anticipates a recovery of..." (Marowits, 2021) Click here for full article References:...