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Canada's railways delivered a record crop year!
@CNRailway and @CPKCrail moved more than 64 million tonnes of grain. Results like these don't happen by accident. They reflect the value of efficient operations, strong coordination, investment, and collaboration across Canada's grain supply chain.
Congratulations to CN, CPKC and everyone across the grain supply chain who helped make this record year possible.
#railCAN #grain #movingeconomies #supplychain
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On this #RemembranceDay we honour the brave men and women who served, and those who still serve today - their courage echoes through every generation.
It's also a day to reflect on those who never came home, and those who came home carrying visible and invisible wounds. To all veterans, all who have served, and all who have supported them, thank you.
Lest we forget.
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A big thank you to the sponsors who helped make #RailCAN26 possible!
Bringing Canada's rail industry together for two days of meaningful conversations, new connections and fresh perspectives wouldn't be possible without the support of CN, CPKC, and North American Rail Solutions.
Your commitment to Canada's rail industry and its future helps make events like RailCAN a success, creating opportunities for collaboration and important discussions about the issues shaping rail and Canada's economy.
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Un grand merci aux commanditaires qui ont contribué au succès de #RailCAN26!
Réunir l’industrie ferroviaire canadienne pendant deux jours d’échanges enrichissants, de nouvelles rencontres et de perspectives diversifiées n’aurait pas été possible sans le soutien de @CNRailway , @CPKCrail et North American Rail Solutions.
Votre engagement envers l’industrie ferroviaire canadienne et son avenir contribue au succès d’événements comme RailCAN26, en favorisant les occasions de collaboration et les discussions importantes sur les enjeux qui façonnent l’avenir du transport ferroviaire et de l’économie canadienne.
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#RailCAN26 is underway, and this is one conversation you won't want to miss.
At 1:15 PM today, RAC President and CEO Eric Harvey will sit down with Janet Drysdale, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at CN, and Nathan Cato, Assistant Vice-President, Canadian Government Affairs at CPKC, for a fireside chat on the future of Canadian rail.
From major investments and industry partnerships to the policy decisions shaping what's next, they'll share their perspectives on how Canada's railways can continue to drive trade, economic growth and long-term competitiveness.
🚆 Don't miss it!
In two days, you can hear from leaders at #RailCAN26 about a major shift in how Canada builds infrastructure: Indigenous communities are increasingly becoming owners, investors and partners, not just stakeholders.
As Canada moves forward with major nation-building projects, partnerships between Indigenous communities and railways are opening new doors for procurement, employment, equity participation and long-term economic development.
This panel will explore what it takes to build lasting partnerships that strengthen communities, support major infrastructure projects and contribute to Canada's economic future.
See you in Ottawa! ow.ly/6ncO50ZZ2Me
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It's #NationalInternetDay, and with #RailCAN26 just around the corner, there's no better time to talk about what's next. AI and digital technologies are changing how railways are planned, maintained and operated. At RailCAN26, Ron Hynes, AVP of Technical Services at the Association of American Railroads, will explore how these technologies can improve safety, efficiency and network performance, while addressing cybersecurity, workforce, and regulatory considerations.
Have you registered yet? ow.ly/8A4P50ZZ2qW
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There's a lot happening in Canadian transit right now, and Metrolinx is at the centre of some of the country's biggest transportation projects. At #RailCAN26, RAC President and CEO Eric Harvey will sit down with Michael Lindsay, President and CEO of Metrolinx, for a fireside chat on the future of transportation, the investments shaping the sector and what it takes to build a more connected transit network.
🚆 November 2–3 | Ottawa
Register today: ow.ly/tRfR50ZZ2CX
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While Bill C-39 proposes new federal intervention authorities, the Government would only be able to intervene once a strike or lockout has begun.
We're recommending a targeted amendment to section 107 that would allow earlier intervention in exceptional circumstances, when collective bargaining has failed, a special mediator's report clearly indicates a work stoppage is imminent, and significant economic harm to the national interest would result.
Learn more at ow.ly/Guy251015fu. #WindowToAct
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Just one week to go until #RailCAN26 — Canada’s hub for rail and supply chain leaders!
With everyone making their way to Ottawa next week, we have to ask: Who's taking the train? It's a fitting question, because passenger rail is going to be a big part of the conversation at RailCAN26.
There's a lot happening across the sector, from major infrastructure investments and new fleets to new ways of delivering passenger service. And with that comes some big questions about the future of passenger rail in Canada. We'll be bringing together industry leaders to talk about where things stand, what's coming next and what it all means for Canadians.
📍 Ottawa | 🗓️ Nov 2-3, 2026
🔗 Last chance to secure your spot today: ow.ly/8Tuz50ZFGRg
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Tony Hatch is back at RailCAN!
After a great conversation last year, we're pleased to welcome Tony back for another look at what's happening across North American freight rail.
There's certainly no shortage of things to talk about. From major industry transactions and network investments to changing trade corridors and new operating arrangements, Tony will share his perspective on what it all means for the future of rail in North America.
If you caught his session last year, you know it's one worth attending.
See you at #RailCAN26!
🔗ow.ly/WI9650ZZ28E
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Housing is a priority. So is railway safety. How do we get both right?
As governments work to address housing shortages and homelessness, temporary encampments, supportive housing, and new residential developments are increasingly being established near active rail corridors. This #railCAN26 session will explore how governments, municipalities, housing providers, and railways can work together to balance urgent housing needs with public safety, land-use planning, and the protection of Canada's critical transportation infrastructure.
Register today: ow.ly/Byj050ZZ25k
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Railways. Ports. One connected supply chain.
Across Canada, railways and ports are working together to expand trade capacity, strengthen key export corridors and improve the movement of goods to global markets. But where are the biggest opportunities for investment? What infrastructure constraints need to be addressed?
At #RailCAN26, senior leaders from major Canadian ports and railways, and Transport Canada, will take on these questions and more.
November 2–3 | Ottawa
🔗 ow.ly/Pegc50ZZ1XS
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The #railCAN26 speaker lineup is here!
The conversations shaping the future of Canadian rail deserve voices that challenge conventional thinking, bring fresh perspectives and understand what it takes to move an industry forward. At RailCAN 2026, were bringing those voices together to tackle the big questions around investment, innovation and the next chapter of Canadian rail.
Meet the speakers, explore the full lineup, and register today: site.pheedloop.com/event/Rai…
#railCAN #industryconference #tradeshow #register #cdnrail
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RAC represents nearly 60 freight & passenger railways that move millions of passengers & more than $380B in goods annually. Why join?
✔️ Access real-time data
✔️ Connect with industry leaders
✔️ Have your voice represented
Join today: ow.ly/x9Hs50ZFHaV
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Here's a note from our friends at Boundary Trail Railway Company.
You can check them out here: btrc.ca/
#shortlineadvantage #railCAN
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From BTRC: We’re a small railway. And we’re proud of it. Boundary Trail Railway was created by local farmers with a pretty simple idea: keep rail service in our communities and give southern Manitoba producers and businesses more options to get their goods to market.
Today, we own 23 route miles and operate an additional 25 miles on CPKC between Rosenfeld, Morden and Binney, serving the communities and businesses along the way. But our reach doesn’t end where our tracks do. Through our connections with the broader Canadian and continental rail network, the products we pick up here in southern Manitoba can travel across Canada and into markets throughout North America.
That’s why the Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit matters. It will help railways like ours reinvest here at home, strengthen the infrastructure our customers rely on, and keep Manitoba goods moving.
Since our first train ran in 2009, we’ve moved some 10,000 carloads of grain and other products - representing over 1.27 million tonnes of goods.
We’re proud to continue working with government and industry partners to invest in our railway, strengthen its sustainability, and make sure the businesses and producers we serve can keep moving their goods to market. #ShortlineAdvantage
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Canada’s shortline railways are delivering for the economy we have today, and investing in the economy we are building next.
✅$49.4 billion in goods moved by rail each year
✅8,752 km in track owned or operated by shortlines
✅More than $420 million invested in 2024 by shortlines
From connecting Canadian businesses to global markets, and businesses here at home, shortlines are fundamental to Canada’s economic strength.
With the right policy and #investment conditions, Canada can unlock more private sector investment, strengthen trade infrastructure, accelerate innovation and support a more productive, competitive economy.
Learn more about the #ShortlineAdvantage here: ow.ly/2hSo50ZUre9
We just wrapped up a full week of hands-on training for 35 students at the JIBC Fire & Safety Campus in Maple Ridge where participants sharpened their skills in responding to rail incidents and the safe handling of dangerous goods.
These sessions are designed to prepare first responders, industry professionals, and community partners with the knowledge and practical experience they need.
👉 Interested in joining the next course? Get your name on the list today and be ready to take part in the next session - ow.ly/WiUF50ZTuzm"
#railCAN #emergencyresponse #RACDGteam #cdnrail
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The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) similarly said it “welcomes elements” of the bill, but that it “falls short of its ambitions … of solving Canada’s labour instability challenges in our critical transportation supply chains.”
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Every year, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers us an opportunity to reflect on the legacy residential schools have had in Canada.
We proudly support the Orange Shirt Society, and our #EveryChildMatters locomotive, with its distinctive orange paint and the @OrangeShirtSoc logo continues to operate across our network, raising awareness and inspiring discussion. Our Training Design and Development team created a 3D model of this locomotive to give railroaders another way to reflect on this important day.
Learn more about the enduring impacts of residential schools through the @OrangeShirtSoc website and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Together, we can make a difference.
#NDTR #EveryChildMatters