• CN & CP 2020-2021 Winter Plans

  November 23, 2020

  Section 151.01(2) of the Canada Transportation Act requires that Class 1 railways provide a yearly assessment of their ability to move commodities during the cold season to keep all the supply chain members focused on moving freight under winter conditions. Please see below for links to CN & CP’s latest Winter Plans. CN Winter Plan  […]

• Canada’s Rail Safety Award Winners 2020

  November 18, 2020

  Ottawa – November 18, 2020 The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced the winners of its 2020 Safety Awards which recognize RAC members for their outstanding contributions to rail safety. “Canada’s railways are among the safest in North America and these awards reflect their ongoing commitment to employee safety and that of all Canadians,” […]

• RAC Reacts to New Ministerial Order

  November 10, 2020

  The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomes the announcement of a revised Ministerial Order issued by the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, late Friday. This new Ministerial Order restricts the speeds trains transporting crude oil and liquid petroleum gases based on cold temperature conditions, instead of restricting their speeds based on a winter date […]

• Summary: Speech from the Throne

  September 23, 2020

  Moments ago, Governor General Julie Payette delivered the Speech from the Throne, on behalf of the Government of Canada. The Speech outlined the federal government’s key priorities for the upcoming session of Parliament. Below is a summary, which focuses primarily on measures that will be of interest to RAC members. The Government’s approach is comprised […]

President’s Message