More efficient rail vital to Canada’s economy
More efficient rail vital to Canada’s economy Tom Pickard, Terry Ungarian As Canada faces a confluence of trade, geopolitical, and national-security challenges, we must act decisively to protect our economy. Doing so requires following the advice of any good therapist — focus on what you can control and get our own house in order. Canada’s economy […]
Community Rail Advocacy Alliance Statement on Binding Arbitration Announcement
Edmonton, AB—The Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA), which brings together more than 22 municipalities, industry associations, and regional economic development groups, is pleased with the recent announcement from the Government of Canada and the Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, to force binding arbitration under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. This is an important […]
Municipalities and Industry Join Together in Rail Advocacy Initiative
A New 20-member Advocacy Organization Seeks to Address Rail Service Inequities EDMONTON, Alberta – The Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA) brings together 20 unique voices across municipalities, industry representatives from agriculture and forestry, and regional economic advocacy groups to advocate for better rail service across Alberta and Western Canada. “We’ve seen a real concern in […]