Customers blame efficiency drives at railroads for backlogs over winter months
Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway have faced intense scrutiny over extended shipping delays this winter that have created a backlog in grain shipments. They point, largely, to a colder-than-usual winter, which they say can create a number of conditions – from malfunctioning switches to icy tracks – that force them to slow down […]
CP and CN Rail hope to get back on track after winter delays
Canada’s two largest railways are hoping the spring thaw will help them recover from a winter of delays and complaints brought about by the combination of brutally cold conditions and unexpectedly high demand — and defrost the resulting icy relations with customers.
Cultivating responsible mining in Canada and abroad
The Mining Association of Canada’s ‘Towards Sustainable Mining’ standard, which requires members to annually assess their performance in several key areas, has now been adopted in four different countries – most recently the Philippines. Heidi Vella finds out how the initiative is helping raise standards at mines both in Canada and abroad.
Bad policy to deal only with grain shipment backlogs: Mining Association of Canada
Brendan Marshall, vice-president of economic and northern affairs with the Mining Association of Canada, joins BNN to talk about why it doesn’t make sense for Ottawa to only accommodate grain growers’ demands for Bill C-49, which seeks to modernize transportation in Canada.
Federal budget raises questions about Canada keeping its competitive edge
Canada’s competitiveness in the world was a familiar refrain coming from industry and business groups commenting on the Feb. 28 federal budget.
Industry cautious as Ottawa unveils new environmental rules to resolve project gridlock
The federal government is designating a single agency to oversee what is expected to be a more stringent and far-reaching review process, amid concerns Canada is burdening the industry with new and untested layers of regulations.
‘It’s a sign that Canada does have options’: Seafood, mining and forestry to gain from TPP bloc
Seafood, mining, non-dairy agriculture, forestry and manufacturing industries are set to get a boost as Canada joins 10 other countries to form the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPATPP).
A Canadian Era for Mining in the Philippines
The Philippines, a global mining hot spot marred by many disasters from toxic leaks to mudslides, will adopt Canada’s mining sustainability standards to improve engagement with civil society and enhance transparency and accountability.
Liberal government to announce new ‘responsible enterprise’ watchdog
The Liberal government is increasing pressure on Canadian companies to respect human rights abroad with the launch of a new ombudsperson focused on corporate social responsibility.
Mining industry works to reduce costs, red tape during downturn
In the midst of a significant economic downturn, the mining industry is working hard to weather the storm, says the head of an Ottawa-based industry lobby group. While mining companies deal with the current slump, the association’s message to government is to remind it that this business is cyclical. “In a few years, the commodity […]
