Canada to Close Border Except for US Citizens, Commerce
Canada is closing its borders to anyone who is not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced March 16. However, the declaration does not affect the shipment of goods into the country, and for now, U.S. citizens.
Trash Hauler GFL Slides on Trading Debut Amid Market Turmoil
GFL Environmental Inc. fell in its trading debut after raising $1.425 billion in the largest Canadian initial public offering in almost six years.
Coronavirus Puts Speed Bump in Canada’s 2020 Economic Expansion
The global spread of coronavirus is lowering expectations that Canada’s economy will quickly emerge from one of its worst slowdowns in years, fueling bets the central bank will be forced to cut interest rates.
Andrew Cuomo Willing to Provide Information — With Limits — to Feds for Trusted Traveler Programs
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has indicated a willingness to provide information to the federal government on individuals enrolling or renewing their applications for Trusted Traveler Programs, but remains adamant in his refusal to provide state Department of Motor Vehicles database information.
Transportation, Industrials Surge in Canada’s Market
Canada's $230 billion industrials group has become the third-most valuable collection of companies on its equity market.
Canadian Crude-by-Rail Shipments to Surge, Spurring Investment
Canadian shipments of crude by rail are poised to surge next year, spurring investment in new export infrastructure.
Titanium Reports Softer Q3 Earnings
Titanium Transportation Group was profitable in the third quarter of 2019, but earnings were below 2018’s strong numbers.
Trudeau: Canada to Resume Pork, Beef Shipments to China
Canada will resume shipments of pork and beef to China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, signaling the Asian nation has lifted an import ban imposed earlier this year.
‘Canada’ Is Becoming a Dirty Word in the Oil Patch
Canada’s beleaguered energy sector suffered another morale blow as Encana Corp. — one of its marquee companies that was born out of the 19th-century railway boom — announced plans to move its headquarters to the U.S. and drop the link to Canada from its name.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Will Continue Push for Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
The Canadian Trucking Alliance will continue to urge government officials, including those recently elected, to establish a drug and alcohol testing program.