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Trump’s new Africa strategy takes sharp aim at China, Russia
Washington, DC — The Trump administration on Thursday announced a sharp refocus of its Africa strategy to counter what it called the “predatory” practices of China and Russia, which are “deliberately and aggressively targeting their investments in the region to…
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Federal government confirms new Champlain Bridge won’t be ready until 2019
Montreal, QC — The new Champlain Bridge slated to open later this year now won’t welcome traffic until sometime in 2019, the federal government confirmed Thursday. Infrastructure Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said during a visit to the site that key work…
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Conference to focus on modernization of Canada’s transportation system
Calgary, AB — Over two days the Van Horne Institute’s 2018 Rail to Ports Conference: Fluidity & Capacity Investment in Trade Challenged Times will focus on Canada’s resource trade supply chains in terms of the “transportation modernization” initiatives currently underway…
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Canada sees info ‘gaps’ about dangerous goods moving through North
Ottawa, ON — The federal government says it doesn’t know enough about how, when and where dangerous goods move through the Canadian North, highlighting the potential risks of a major spill or other disaster. As a result, the possible effects…
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China defends ‘New Silk Road’ against debt complaints
Beijing, China — Chinese officials on Monday defended Beijing’s initiative to build a “New Silk Road” of railways and other infrastructure across Asia against complaints it leaves host countries with too much debt after Malaysia cancelled two high-profile projects. The…
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Feds to fund Central Manitoba Railway upgrades
Winnipeg, MB – The federal government announced Tuesday that $5.6 million will be pumped into the Central Manitoba Railway, which they say will help local businesses compete by moving local goods to market and by making improvements to railway infrastructure.…
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Australia says US, Japan infrastructure partnership doesn’t challenge China
Canberra, Australia — An Australian minister said on Tuesday a new infrastructure partnership with the United States and Japan does not challenge growing Chinese investment in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corp., the Japan Bank for Investment…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gordie Howe International Bridge
Detroit, MI — U.S. and Canadian officials touted the friendship between the two countries while acknowledging the economic benefits a new international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will bring. A groundbreaking for the advance construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was…
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Port of Vancouver gets funding for infrastructure projects
Pitt Meadows, BC — The Federal government announced an investment of $55.8 million for four projects led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. These projects include the following: Addition of nearly 5 km of track at the Canadian Pacific Facility,…
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Canada’s North gets transportation infrastructure investment
Iqaluit — The Federal government announced an investment of more than $35 million for two projects to improve the flow of supplies to northern communities, support economic opportunities, and enhance travel in remote communities by upgrading airport infrastructure. The first project…
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Feds invest $9.2M in Ashcroft Terminal
Ashcroft, BC — Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced that B.C.’s Ashcroft Terminal will receive $9.2 million for infrastructure improvements. “Our government is investing in Canada’s economy by making improvements to our trade and transportation corridors,” said Garneau during a…
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Port of Montréal gets funding to improve road infrastructure
Montreal, QC — The Government of Canada announced major funding of $45.8 million for road infrastructure in the City of Montréal adjacent to the Port of Montréal. The investment will improve the fluidity and efficiency of the road network and will…