Charting a sustainable course for freight transportation

Despite the hurdles, working towards a sustainable future is top of mind for the freight transportation industry.
Why we should build high frequency rail

Efficient passenger rail transport has become integral to many countries’ daily functioning and economic development, and there is no reason to believe this will not be the case in Canada.
Canada standing on right side of history on Israel-Hamas war and hope it continues to do so, writes Ottawa reader

Re: “Canada is at a crossroad and must reconcile its foreign policy with historical injustices,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 6, by Khaled Al-Qazzaz). The author may be right when he claims “occupation is the epitome of injustice.” Nevertheless, that statement has no relevance in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Seven times in his op-ed, Mr. Al-Qazzaz refers to […]
Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi, Nate Erskine-Smith join forces in Ontario Liberal leadership race with aim to beat front-runner Bonnie Crombie

Last week’s coalition was a do-or-die move for both men. It may not deliver them the leadership, but doing nothing would be equally costly.
PM Trudeau needs to make a compelling case why he wants a fourth consecutive mandate

One thing that’s clear is if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to successfully run again, he will have to make a compelling case why Canadians should keep trusting him with the responsibility of the highest political office in the country.
Realizing the potential of transitioning to electric vehicles: opportunities and hurdles

Over the past 20 years Canada’s global auto assembly ranking has steadily fallen along with vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing employment. The new global EV market can create countless new and attractive jobs and generate valuable revenue for Canada.
Will high-frequency rail be the death knell for VIA?

Done right, a new high-frequency rail line through the Toronto-Québec City Corridor would provide a nice alternative for people who currently drive between cities.
Navigating transportation supply chain challenges in Canada

We need made-in-Canada solutions to relieve the stress on Canada’s supply chains.
Prayers should be part of Remembrance Day

Prayers have been part of the Remembrance Day service since the beginning. You cannot bring about inclusion by being exclusive, argues Tom MacGregor.
Murky access-to-information responses aren’t fit for a king

Probing for records on the processes used for some high-ranking official endeavours can yield bits of data that, in turn, raise more questions.