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⚓️ 2023 saw the completion of the NTCF project, which increases our capacity to move Canadian goods to internationals markets. As anticipated, the capacity project is not only meeting but surpassing expectations, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and providing resilience in a time of climate change. ➡️ Find out more about this highlight and others in our 2023 annual report : https://lnkd.in/eWDiquPQ . . . #hydrogen #cleanfuel #biomass #greenenergy #renewableenergy #shipping #logistics #supplychain #maritime #port #nouveaubrunswick #newbrunswick #ports #ships #newbrunswickcanada #atlantic #atlanticocean #maritimes #canada #ocean #explorenb #export #justenergytransition #zerocarbonfuture #cleanenergyfuture #cleanfuels #greenenergy #cleanenergysecurity #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenfuel QSL ACOA - APECA Opportunities NB Opportunities NB

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For anyone not yet taking this rail shutdown seriously think again, here are Greg Moffatt's comments on the Rail Strike, August, 22,2024, CTVNews “Well to be clear the impacts on chemical manufacturers started last week and the impact on municipalities ability to provide clean drinking water on Canadians started last week as well. And, I say that it means that 96% of Canadians get clean drinking water provided by municipalities and that’s dependent on a functioning chlorine value chain and chlorine derivative bleach. The system shut down last week. There is only so much supply on hand at municipalities and the clock is ticking before municipalities will have to start issuing boil water advisories." #Canada #FederalGovernment Justin Trudeau Get your Act Together! #water #rail #railstrike #supplychain #wakeupcanada #chemicalmanufacturers #chlorine #strike (Rail companies, #union resume talks as #lockout shuts down both major railways, https://rb.gy/o98cjt)

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CPKC’s Mexico Midwest Express cross-border service continues to grow. Volume was up 10% in each of the past two months. #CPKCadvantage The service will get a boost from two unrelated events: the construction of an Americold refrigerated warehouse at CPKC’s terminal in Kansas City and the anticipated regulatory approval of the CPKC and CSX acquisition and operation of Genesee & Wyoming short line Meridian & Bigbee, which will create a new intermodal route linking the U.S. Southeast with Texas and Mexico.

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🍃 Atlantic Canadians support cleaner energy sources According to a recent study conducted by the Atlantica Centre for Energy , 84% of respondents felt it is important that their province transition to cleaner energy sources. The Energy Literacy Benchmark Study for Atlantic Canada with a goal of first understanding what Atlantic Canadians know about energy and the energy sector. A main component of this Study is the General Public Survey, which was conducted between June 12 and June 19, 2024, with Narrative Research. The Survey received 1,224 completed responses. ➡️ We encourage you to check out the results of this important survey here: https://lnkd.in/exUH5MxB . . . New Brunswick Energy Cluster New Brunswick Business Council / Le Conseil d’entreprises du Nouveau-Brunswick QSL Association of Canadian Port Authorities / Association des administrations portuaires canadiennes Opportunities New Brunswick

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🍃 Atlantic Canadians support cleaner energy sources According to a recent study conducted by the Atlantica Centre for Energy , 84% of respondents felt it is important that their province transition to cleaner energy sources. The Energy Literacy Benchmark Study for Atlantic Canada with a goal of first understanding what Atlantic Canadians know about energy and the energy sector. A main component of this Study is the General Public Survey, which was conducted between June 12 and June 19, 2024, with Narrative Research. The Survey received 1,224 completed responses. ➡️ We encourage you to check out the results of this important survey here: https://lnkd.in/exUH5MxB . . . #hydrogen #cleanfuel #biomass #greenenergy #renewableenergy #shipping #logistics #supplychain #maritime #port #nouveaubrunswick #newbrunswick #ports #ships #newbrunswickcanada #atlantic #atlanticocean #maritimes #canada #ocean #explorenb #export #justenergytransition #zerocarbonfuture #cleanenergyfuture #cleanfuels #greenenergy #cleanenergysecurity #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenfuel QSL La réussite sur mesure / Tailor-Made Success

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⏳ The countdown is on to the RAC’s second Shortline Conference!   24/7/365, Canada’s railways are moving vital products like fuel, food, and consumer goods. Shortline railway operators are often the first link in essential Canadian supply chains. These companies support local economies while providing a lower impact way to move what Canada needs.   Next week, Emily Mak (Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited (SRY)), Sean Crick (Cando Rail & Terminals), and Shawn Smith (Boundary Trail Railway) join us for a dynamic discussion on how shortlines help keep supply chains moving.   Here's a sneak peak at what to expect:   🔸 Discover how shortlines serve as vital links, supporting efficiency and capacity growth for Class 1s while staying laser focused on customer needs; 🔸 Learn about the different models of shortline railways and how they contribute to the broader supply chain ecosystem; 🔸 Explore the importance of government support for shortlines and their indispensable contribution to the transportation landscape;   … And more.   We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/ejvwRmcF #RACShortlineConference #SupplyChain #RailMatters #FactsMatter

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This week, our founder, Sherena Hussain, spoke at the Low Carbon Fuels in Transportation panel at the Ontario Energy Association’s annual conference. Key themes include: - There are many pathways to decarbonize your fleet and energy infrastructure. Pathways evolve depending on your current constraints as well as capabilities. - Decarbonization is increasingly an exercise in organizational change. - Understanding end users is critical #Decarbonization #LowCarbonFuels #SustainableTransport #CleanEnergy #FleetDecarbonization #EnergyInfrastructure #OrganizationalChange #Sustainability #OntarioEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #Transportation #AcademicCollab 

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June is #CleanTransportationMonth, and Foresight Canada is taking action to reduce transportation emissions in British Columbia.   Join Foresight and Deloitte at the Transitioning to Green Fleets Workshop on June 12, 1:00 PM - 5:00PM, to explore how green-energy transportation fleets can contribute to BC’s transition to a more sustainable and prosperous society.   Uncover the opportunities and barriers of owning and operating an all-green fleet, highlighting real success stories from multiple industries. Panelists will discuss what support is available for companies looking to make real change in Canada’s second highest emitting sector and contribute to a thriving net zero economy.   Join Foresight to engage with corporate fleet personnel, managers, directors, CFOs, and capital investment officers, last mile delivery companies, large road and marine operators with high-capacity fleets, and logistics companies for key hubs including ports and airports.   Tickets: https://lnkd.in/grkVFUzD

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Wishing all my friends and colleagues in #America a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. As you gather and celebrate with your families this weekend, know that your friendly northern neighbors are keeping you all safe with the #criticalminerals you import from Canada. #Copper for artificial intelligence, to detect and deflect foreign intrusions from interrupting turkey dinner. #Cobalt for electronic warfare systems, especially at high altitudes to keep foreign missiles from breaking up the football broadcast. #Nickel for military batteries for drones and F-35 fighter jets, to make sure everyone gets to have a slice of pumpkin pie. In fact, Canada is the leading supplier of nickel materials to the American military. America today imports 46% of its nickel from Canada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. America has only one active nickel mine and zero nickel refineries. It is not mineral independent. And other nickel suppliers such as Norway (9%), Australia (8%), Finland (7%) will not be able to pick up the slack to keep you safe if you slap 25% tariffs on Canadian minerals heading to America. But I'm sure you could find new suppliers. Indonesia perhaps. Except its cathode products are not best suited to the need of American defense manufacturers. Russia then. Yeah, Russian nickel. For American jet fighters. But that's next month's problem. For this weekend, enjoy your security with your family. Your Canadian allies have your back. #canpoli #cdnpoli #uspolitics #energysecurity #energytransition #mining #americanthanksgiving

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🍃 According to a recent study conducted by the Atlantica Centre for Energy , 92% of respondents in Atlantic Canada feel that it is important (Responding either Critically important or Important, but not critical) that their province builds new sources of energy generation in the next 10 years. The Energy Literacy Benchmark Study for Atlantic Canada with a goal of first understanding what Atlantic Canadians know about energy and the energy sector. A main component of this Study is the General Public Survey, which was conducted between June 12 and June 19, 2024, with Narrative Research. The Survey received 1,224 completed responses. ➡️ We encourage you to check out the results of this important survey here: https://lnkd.in/exUH5MxB . . . New Brunswick Energy Cluster New Brunswick Business Council / Le Conseil d’entreprises du Nouveau-Brunswick QSL Association of Canadian Port Authorities / Association des administrations portuaires canadiennes Opportunities New Brunswick

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Insightful comments, Keith Creel, CPKC. Canada’s chemical manufacturing sector is particularly vulnerable to transportation challenges, relying heavily on efficient logistics to maintain stability, safety, and meeting the needs of Canadians and our trading partners. Labour disruptions hit our sector first, often with embargoes that restrict goods movement well before strike or lockout actions begin. Frequent transportation interruptions not only damage Canada’s reputation but also increase production costs, ultimately impacting consumers. In chemical manufacturing, delays cascade through production lines, affecting downstream industries like agriculture, healthcare, and construction and in the worst cases, our access to safe drinking water. For companies, these disruptions hinder growth, complicate planning, and necessitate costly contingency measures. For Canadians, it can jeopardize their safety. With the 2026 CUSMA review on the horizon, Canada must prioritize mechanisms that ensure reliable trade operations. Achieving a balance between workers' needs and the stability required by national industries is critical. Canada’s transportation supply chain should not be an "embarrassment"—it should be a pillar of our economic competitiveness. #chemistry #manufacturing #supplychain Business Council of Canada

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Today the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association - CADA, and Global Automakers of Canada released new polling data on British Columbians attitudes towards electrification and the government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring 90% ZEV sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035. The survey finds there is a clear disconnect between the government’s regulated ZEV sales requirements and the realities facing British Columbians when they consider buying a new vehicle. According to the poll, 40% of respondents will not consider a ZEV for their next vehicle purchase. With ZEV sales at 21.8% in Q2 of 2024, there is no pathway to 90% sales in 5 years without significantly more British Columbians considering a ZEV. Overall, half of British Columbians are opposed to the mandate. Not surprisingly, the survey shows that the more aware someone is of the mandate and its implications, the more likely they are to oppose it. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVudrgMx

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We know there’s an urgent need for decarbonization in transportation but despite efforts at federal and provincial levels, challenges such as a lack of charging infrastructure, high energy costs and vehicle availability hinder zero-emission vehicle adoption. In this article published by the Transportation Association of Canada / Association des transports du Canada, Edward Stubbing demonstrates how we can accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles with better education, sound policy and strong public sector leadership.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-MCWiEP

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Canada has to protect its #ZEV industry but simply waiting to see where the political crosswinds push us won't be a winning industrial approach. We also have to be proactive. In Accelerate-Accélérer's national consultation on getting #MoreCanada in what we drive in North America, we're asking industry, labour, Indigenous interests, researchers and other stakeholders their views on what goals Canada's #ZEV sector should pursue when #CUSMA comes up for review in 2026. Answer some or all of the questions and inform what a successful approach for Canada looks like.

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📣 We’re excited to have Alberta Motor Transport Association on board as a Partner of World Hydrogen North America, which returns to Houston on May 21-23! The Alberta Motor Transport Association is a non-profit, advocacy and safety training association for commercial transportation in Alberta. Safety, compliance, education, research, and innovation are at the heart of their projects, enabling AMTA to bring key stakeholders together to lead research and develop new technologies that will significantly enhance the industry while reducing human and environmental impacts. For more information, please visit www.amta.ca Join over 1,200+ partners and peers at the forefront of enabling the hydrogen economy and emissions-free future we need at the #1 hydrogen industry event. Learn, network and help shape the future of clean hydrogen in North America and beyond. 🎟️ Register by TODAY, April 26, to save up to $700 on #WHNA passes: https://lnkd.in/egfWCnvY 📖 Download the brochure for more information: https://lnkd.in/evnSRuzG #WHNA #WHNA24 #WorldHydrogenNorthAmerica #hydrogen #h2 #hydrogenderivatives #hydrogenhubs #h2hubs #h2enduse #ccus #greenhydrogen #bluehydrogen #ira #inflationreductionact #energytransition #netzero #sustainability #renewableenergy

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BREAKING CANADIAN LOCKOUT NEWS: In a press conference going on now the Labor Minister has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to review his request to have CPKC CN and the Teamsters Canada go to binding arbitration as well as resume work. Binding arbitration is something the labor union did not want. In the end the CIRB decides if this happens or not. My article and interview with Francois Laporte president of the Teamsters Canada is below. #rail #railnews #canadalockout #trade #businessnews #logisticsmanagement Here is the release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour, issued the following statement regarding collective bargaining negotiations between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN): After months of negotiations, CN Rail and CPKC began lockouts while TCRC went on strike at CPKC effective 12:01 a.m. this morning. These collective bargaining negotiations belong to CN Rail, CPKC and TCRC alone – but their effects, and the impacts of the current impasse, are being borne by all Canadians. As Minister of Labour, it is my assessment that the parties are at a fundamental impasse. Therefore, it is my duty and responsibility to invoke my authorities under the Canada Labour Code to secure industrial peace and deliver the short and long-term solutions that are in the national interest. Under Section 107 of the Code, I have directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to assist the parties in settling the outstanding terms of their collective agreements including by imposing final binding arbitration. I have also directed the Board to extend the term of the current collective agreements until new agreements have been signed, and for operations on both railways to resume forthwith. Workers, farmers, commuters and businesses rely on Canada’s railways everyday, and will continue to do so. It is the government’s duty and responsibility to ensure industrial peace in this critically vital sector. Thus, we will be examining why we experience repeated conflicts in the railway sector and the conditions that led to the parallel work stoppages we are seeing. Canadians can be assured that their government will not allow them to suffer when parties do not fulfill their responsibility. Especially where their livelihoods, worker safety, and communities are at stake. Negotiated agreements have and always will be the best way forward. Collective bargaining is how the strongest, longest lasting deals are made – deals that are good for unions and employers alike. Canada is a trading nation. The government will do everything in its power to preserve the stability and certainty that our railways – and entire economy – are renowned for the world over. – 30 –

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