We advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that is conducive to economic growth, supports the development of sustainable technologies, and strengthens rail infrastructure to efficiently move Canadian goods.
A strong rail sector is essential for a competitive and robust Canadian economy. Investing in our rail sector means strengthening our supply chains, reducing the cost of goods, and creating jobs. A strong investment climate will help Canada meet the challenges of a competitive global landscape by supporting Canadian businesses and delivering tangible benefits to all Canadians.
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- Short lines, big impact: benefits of and need for track maintenance tax credit
- OPENING REMARKS – TRAN BILL C-33, OCTOBER 2023
- IMPROVING BILL C-33 TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY
- RAC RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION ON CERTAIN BUDGET 2023 MEASURES
- Response regarding used rail tie management
- Discussion Document questions (ECCC 2022)
- Letter to Party Leaders
- Letter Min. O’Regan re potential B.C. ports strike
- Ten recommendations to grow the Prairies’ economy
- NFFN Opening Remarks – Marc Brazeau May 30, 2023
- Interswitching Adds Transit Time
- COMMITTEE SPEAKING NOTES (FINA) – RAC – INTERSWITCHING
- EXTENDED INTERSWITCHING WILL DRIVE AWAY CANADIAN JOBS AND INVESTMENT
- 2023 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
- 2023 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
- Canada’s rail freight rates are amongst world’s lowest – CPCS
- Brief regarding the Anticipated Labour Shortages in the Canadian Transportation Sector
- Response to the National Supply Chain Task Force
- Submission on Replacement Workers
- Consultation Publique Sur Le Financement Permanent Du Transport En Commun Au Canada
- Permanent Public Transit Funding in Canada
- Policy Changes to Support Canadian Rail Sector Sustainability
- Shortline railway funding briefing note
- 2021 Clean Fuel Regulations Submission
- Quebec Pre-Budget 2021 Submission (in French only)
- Ontario Pre-budget 2021 Submission
- Federal Pre-budget 2021 Submission
- Pre-budget 2020 Submission
- Supporting Canada’s Shortline Railways
- Telecom notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-57 – Review of mobile wireless
- Pre-budget 2019 submission
- Review of US Shortline Railway Funding
- Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bills C-45 and C-46 and railway safety)
- Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Bills C-45 and C-46 and railway safety)
- Submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Department of Finance Canada (Bill C-74)
- Railway Safety Act Review
- A Parliamentarian’s Guide to Canada’s Railways
- Proposal: A Refundable Tax Credit for Shortline Railway Infrastructure
- How railways can be part of Canada’s climate change solution
- Canada Transportation Act Review #1
- Canada Transportation Act Review #2