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Government

Canada Transport Minister Omar Alghabra Steps Down

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said he has decided not to run in Canada’s next election and will be stepping aside from the Cabinet as a result.

July 25, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Dockworkers to Vote on New Contract Today

The union representing more than 7,000 dockworkers at two of Canada’s busiest ports is set for a key vote on a new contract today, potentially putting an end to labor unrest.

July 21, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Dockworkers May Be Reconsidering Rejected Offer

Dockworkers might be rethinking their position on a tentative deal after calling off a renewed strike this weekend at Canada’s west coast ports, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Now Canada Dockworkers Won't Go Back on Strike After All

Workers at Canada’s west coast ports withdrew plans to go back on strike, hours after threatening to restart a disruption that would have paralyzed  the country’s busiest maritime hub.

July 19, 2023
Business, Fuel

Trans Mountain’s Rising Shipping Costs Draw Oil Producer Ire

Some of the largest oil producers in Canada are objecting to potentially rising costs and fees to ship their crude on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.

June 27, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s

Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.

May 31, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Changes Possible at Four US-Canada Vehicle Crossings

With U.S.-Canada border traffic volumes lower than before the pandemic at three entry ports in North Dakota and one in Idaho, federal officials have temporarily extended operating hours.

April 10, 2023
Government, Business

Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees

Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.

April 4, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Canada, IBM to Announce Chips Pact Amid Biden-Trudeau Visit

Canada and International Business Machines Corp. will announce a high-level agreement on expanding semiconductor cooperation on March 24, during President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa.

March 23, 2023
Government, Business

Canada to Drop Vaccine Mandate at Border Sept. 30

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed off on Canada dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Sept. 22.

September 22, 2022