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Air Canada Pilots Association
The Air Canada Pilots Association is the largest professional pilot group in Canada, representing more than 3,000 pilots who operate Air Canada's fleet. The top priority for our members is the safety of the thousands of ...
Association of Caribbean States
The Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) was signed on 24 July 1994 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, with the aim of promoting consultation, cooperation and concerted action among all the co...
The Canadian Bar Association
Represents over 37,000 jurists across Canada. Offers national perspective on legal issues, federal legislation and trends in law. Provides explanations, analysis and commentary on all areas of law from practising lawyers...
Canadian Industrial Transportation Association
CITA is "The National Voice of The Shipper." Established in 1916, CITA monitors transportation legislation and regulations and their effects on freight service and pricing by air, marine, rail and truck. CITA lobbies on ...
Canadian Urban Transit Association
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is the collective voice of public transit in Canada. CUTA's mission is to strengthen public transit's contribution to the quality of life, environment, health, mobility and e...
Community of Sahelo-Saharan States
CEN-SAD was established in February 1998 by six countries, but since then its membership has grown to 28. One of its main goals is to achieve economic unity through the implementation of the free movement of people and g...
East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arus...
Economic Community of West African States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in "all fields of economic activity, particularly industry,...
Economic Cooperation Organization
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is an intergovernmental regional organization established in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey for the purpose of promoting economic, technical and cultural cooperation among the m...
European Union
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing Euro...
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (CLC)
The IAM is a trade union representing some 40,000 Canadian workers in air transport and a wide range of manufacturing including aircraft, autoparts, aerospace, autobuses, electronics, light and heavy machinery, tools and...
International Maritime Organization
Shipping is perhaps the most international of the world's industries, serving more than 90 percent of global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo cost effectively, cleanly and safely. The ownership and management ...
Livingston International Inc.
Livingston International is North America's customs and compliance expert. Over 30,000 companies trust us with their customs brokerage, international trade, consulting, freight and logistics needs. By continually investi...
The Preservation Institute
Today, most people recognize that modernization and growth can harm the natural environment. The Preservation Institute believes that modernization also damages the social environment - that many of our social problems a...
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada
The voice of the Canadian recreation vehicle industry, representing dealers, rental agents, parts and service facilities, distributors, suppliers, manufacturers and the final users. A non-profit association to promote pr...
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization whose creation was proclaimed on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People's Republ...
Simon Fraser University
Crime, demographic trends, health, economics, environment, carbon taxes, fisheries, earth sciences, energy, Asia-Pacific business -- just a few of the topics that faculty members at Canada's top comprehensive university ...
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure, and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin has off...
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pa...
Transport Action Canada
Transport Action Canada (formerly Transport 2000) is a registered charity and volunteer based non-partisan organization that includes consumer groups and individuals advocating improved rail, air, bus, marine and urban t...
Transportation Association of Canada
A non-profit, neutral forum with 525 corporate members from the public and private sectors. Nationally, TAC's primary focus is on roads and their linkages with other components of the transportation system. In urban area...
World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m...

New Releases

Axworthy Leads Group to Make Freight Transportation More Sustainable
2009-11-09
University of Winnipeg
The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has embarked on a new study to evaluate opportunities for making freight transportation more sustainable in North America.
Canadian Shippers Expect Modest Growth in 2010
2010-01-06
Canadian Industrial Transportation Association
Shippers expect modest growth in their volumes and in rate increases of their carriers in 2010. That is one of the findings in the 5th annual benchmarking survey undertaken by Supply Chain Surveys Inc...
Transportation Leaders Honoured by TAC
2012-10-23
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) announced winners of its 2012 Canadian Transportation Awards (CTAP) at the closing banquet of the 2012 TAC Conference and Exhibition in Fredericton. Four...

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Media

Abilities Magazine
Articles and resources providing information, inspiration and opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, friends, and professionals.
aloft
Aloft is published six times a year for the passengers of CanJet Airlines by Metro Guide Publishing.
Aviator Magazine
National aviation magazine offering articles on the past, present and future of the Canadian commercial, corporate, general and military aviation industry, including corporate personality profiles, ne...
Bike Trade Canada
For bicycle retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Business East
News coverage and information about various industries in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian Sailings
Marine trade magazine.
Canadian Transportation & Logistics
Written for transportation, logistics, supply chain and purchasing professionals who manage flow throughout the supply chain.
L'Echo du Transport
For owners and managers of truck fleets, transit & school buses, and industrial vehicles.
Gestion Logistique
Material and distribution management, storage & warehousing, logistics, purchasing & engineering and traffic management.
Great Lakes Navigation
The marine industries in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
Harbour & Shipping Journal
News, regular columns and features on deep-sea shipping, shipbuilding and transportation.
Interchange
Association of railway companies and organizations. Also a lobby group. News and information for members and opinion leaders.
Mariner Life
Canada's only specialized commercial workboat, tugboat and ferry magazine covering all aspects of marine operations, including marine law, yard reports and other pertinent news.
Maritime Magazine
Waterways in Northeastern U.S. and Eastern and Central Canada.
Motor Fleet Management
Management magazine for trucking operators.
Motor Truck
For trucking enterprises of all sizes, from fleets of several hundred trucks and trailers to the one-unit owner-operator.
Ontario Snowmobiler
Official publication of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. Industry news, rumours and snowmobile reports in every issue.
Over the Road
For owner operators and drivers.
Reflexions
Safety digest providing feedback to the transportation community on safety issues. Many articles are based on the circumstances of occurrences and the results of TSB investigations.
Taxi News
News and views relating to the taxi industry in Toronto and around the world.
Today's Trucking
New equipment and technology for truck fleet owners, operators and supervisors.
TransMission
Iconoclastic Canadian magazine featuring articles on cars, transportation, environment, culture, analysis, reviews, art, reportage, features, humour and comics.
Transport Routier
Quebec's trucking industry.
Truck & Trailer
Business opportunities related to the trucking transportation industry, parts and services, and classified listings.
Truck News
Trucking newspaper and buyer's guide.
Truck West
Trucking industry in Western Canada.
Western Canada Highway News
For members of trucking associations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
Wings
International aviation magazine.

Government Ministries & Agencies

Atlantic Pilotage Authority
To establish, operate, maintain and administer, in the interest of safety, an efficient Pilotage ser...
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
The museum's collection policy is to illustrate the development of the flying machine in both peace ...
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
The authority's mission is to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transporta...
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Their role "is to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to i...
Canadian Tourism Commission
Advertises and markets Canada in 10 countries around the world; conducts industry research and studi...
Canadian Transportation Agency
The Agency's responsibilities include: Dispute Resolution, to resolve complaints about transportatio...
Alberta Ministry of Infrastructure
24 November, 2004 - Infrastructure merged with Ministry of Transportation
Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Mandated to operate, maintain and manage, in the interest of navigation safety, an efficient pilotag...
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Provides passenger and commercial marine transportation system between the Island of Newfoundland an...
National Research Council of Canada
Canada's premier organization for research and development.
Statistics Canada
Canada's central statistical agency.
Transport Canada
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. It ensures that air, mari...
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
Provides an independent review process for anyone who has been given notice of an administrative or ...
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Created to advance transportation safety through the investigation of occurrences in the marine, pip...
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
An independent Crown corporation operates trains in all regions of Canada.


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