Sure, Manitoba’s Port of Churchill and its grain export terminal could benefit from climate change reducing sea ice, but shippers aren’t likely to commit to regular use of a rail line built on thawing permafrost.
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Churchill an attractive option, but more must be done
Editorial: Significant impediments remain for stable private investment in the northern grain port
Ontario, Alberta sign new agreements on energy trade
Deal suggests new rail trade to Ontario, access to deep water port in James Bay
Ontario and Alberta have signed agreements to build new trade infrastructure between the two provinces.
Canadian Transportation Agency announces railway price indices for 2025-2026 crop year
The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways, key metrics used to determine the railways' revenue caps for movement of Western Canadian grain.
Railways eliminate carbon surcharge
Surcharge came off April 1 after federal government axed consumer carbon price
Farmers said they are happy and relieved that Canada's two major railways have removed their carbon tax surcharges.
Interswitching pilot expiry worries grain sector
The extended interswitching radius will expire in March and, with Parliament prorogued, the Grain Growers of Canada are concerned there’s precious little opportunity to save it
Canada’s extended interswitching radius for rail shipment will expire in March and, with Parliament prorogued, the Grain Growers of Canada are concerned there’s precious little opportunity to save it.
Unifor members ratify new agreement with Canadian National Railway
Unifor said on Sunday that its members at Canadian National Railway have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, averting a potential strike action.
CN reaches tentative deal with Unifor workers ahead of Jan. 1 strike deadline
Canadian National Railway (CN) says it has reached a tentative four-year agreement with the union representing mechanical, clerical and intermodal workers.
Unifor’s Canadian National Railway members vote for strike authorization
Unifor said on Monday its members at Canadian National Railway have authorized a strike action at the railroad if the parties fail to reach an agreement by Jan. 1.
Ottawa must move to stop the great train robbery
Canada’s rail system needs a hard look at costing to support critical trade and markets for western Canadian grain
Canada’s rail system needs a hard look at costing to support critical trade and markets for western Canadian grain
Northeast Saskatchewan targets rail connection to Churchill
Saskatchewan municipalities sign deal with Arctic Gateway Group to connect Tisdale to Port of Churchill
Saskatchewan municipalities sign deal with Arctic Gateway Group to connect Tisdale to Port of Churchill.
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