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House Transport Committee digs into Bill C-49

September 11, 2017

A letter by RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque concerning the use of Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders (LVVR) in Canada appeared in the Sept. 11 print edition of The Hill Times and online.
RAC launches new website showing the role of Canada’s railways in 2017 and beyond

July 25, 2017

One hundred years after the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) was created, RAC today unveiled a new website (www.railcan.ca) highlighting the Canadian rail industry’s role in safely and efficiently moving people, goods and the economy now and into the future.
RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque delivers opening remarks at International Level Crossing Awareness Day

June 2, 2017

Michael Bourque, President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), today delivered opening remarks about rail safety as part of the International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) conference in Montreal.
RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque to discuss rail safety at International Level Crossing Awareness Day conference in Montreal

June 1, 2017

Every year, dozens of Canadians are killed or injured when they put themselves in unsafe situations at roadway-railway crossings.

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President’s Message

100 years and counting

On Oct. 23, 2017, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) will officially celebrate its 100th anniversary. Our organization was originally created during the First World War to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and people by rail.

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Latest RAC News

House Transport Committee digs into Bill C-49

RAC launches new website showing the role of Canada’s railways in 2017 and beyond

RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque delivers opening remarks at International Level Crossing Awareness Day

RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque to discuss rail safety at International Level Crossing Awareness Day conference in Montreal