From paralyzing snowfalls in B.C. to record cold and power grid concerns in Alberta to icy, windy storms in the east, winter weather was back with a vengeance across Canada this month. Extreme conditions tested each of us. But for railroaders – many of whom must brave the elements to keep Canada moving – it […]
Safety is job one for every Canadian railroader. It is at the heart of railway operations 24/7/365. And it is engrained into our members’ corporate culture (including as a key value for those of us at the RAC). It is also a key part of sustainability. In November, we had several marquee opportunities to explore […]
Last week’s Bank of Canada rate decision may have been welcome news for people who are struggling to pay their mortgage or service consumer debt and worried about rates climbing higher. But Governor Tiff Macklem’s opening remarks had some gloomy language that signals economic tough times could be with us for some time yet. Global […]
This past weekend, I joined people from coast to coast to coast in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. My commemoration involved some reflection about how we can further the journey of reconciliation, listen and learn, and help build a better country for all. Building a better country is something railroaders know all […]
This summer has been a challenging one on several economic fronts. Strikes at B.C. ports hurt our importers and exporters, caused supply chain chokepoints, and backed up freight networks for weeks. Intense wildfires have displaced entire communities and forced emergency responders to restrict access to huge swaths of the west and north. Many farmers and […]
If there is one thing official Ottawa loves more than anything else, it’s a summer cabinet shuffle. Last week, the Prime Minister delivered a substantial one. Seven ministers are out, seven rookies are in. Eight ministers kept their previous roles. And 31 moved or had their titles tweaked. (We have a full list below.) Not […]
Parliamentarians doing the nation’s business have now risen for their summer break. Most MPs and Senators have left the capital and will spend the coming months in their hometowns, with family, friends and voters. This summer will likely feature a government ‘reset.’ In a bid to put a politically bruising spring behind him, many are […]
May is typically a month of celebration and of looking forward. Spring weather has typically set in, planting (on farms and in gardens) is usually well underway or finished, and people start to turn their attentions to the coming summer. This May was anything but carefree for too many people in too many places. For […]
The pre-budget season is always a busy time for Team RAC. This year’s was especially so. Since January, we have had more than 600 contacts with federal policy and decision-makers and dozens more with key players provincially. With intense interest in cost of living considerations and supply chains, we have focused on educating government stakeholders […]
Collaboration moves supply chains. Regulation slows them down. Railroaders across the country have known this to be the case for as long as there have been railways. And, for almost as long as Canada has been a country, the people who power Canadian rail have worked to deliver for Canada and Canadians. Whether it’s getting […]