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Start Date: 2025-05-19
End Date: 2025-05-24

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Rail Carloadings Increase 1.7% in March Amid Rising Bulk Hauls

Statistics Canada reports that Canadian railways carried 33.3 million tonnes of cargo in March 2025, an increase of 1.7% over March 2024. The rise is attributed primarily to higher carloadings of wheat, canola, and coal. The March results continue a sustained trend in bulk freight movements through the national rail system.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Canadian International Trade Tribunal Launches Preliminary Injury Inquiry on Steel Strapping

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary inquiry under subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act to assess whether the dumping and subsidizing of steel strapping from China, Türkiye, Korea, and Vietnam have caused or threaten to cause injury to Canadian producers. The case, designated PI-2025-002, invites parties to file notices of participation by May 26, with related submissions due through June. The Tribunal will maintain confidentiality for sensitive information when indicated, and participants must follow prescribed procedures for both public and confidential submissions.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Important Updates

Secondary Stories

Environment Canada Predicts Above-Average Hurricane Activity for 2025

Forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada anticipate 13 to 19 named storms and up to five major hurricanes for the upcoming June–November season.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Monthly Energy Transportation and Storage Data for March Released

Statistics Canada has made available March 2025 data on the transportation and storage of crude oil and other liquid petroleum products.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Procedures Outlined for Parliamentary Private Bills Affecting Transport Companies

The House of Commons details statutory requirements for private bill applications, including advertising and notification protocols impacting railway and canal companies.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Provincial Announcements

Saskatchewan Government Addresses Postal Service Disruption

Saskatchewan ministries and Crown corporations are implementing measures in response to the ongoing postal service disruption, including expanded translated services online.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Additional Measures on Postal Service Disruption in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan government maintains resources to support residents and organizations affected by postal interruptions, continuing the rollout of official translations for critical website content.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Expands Access to Government Content During Postal Disruptions

Provincial websites incorporate new translated materials to support stakeholders during postal disruptions, including those in the supply chain sector.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Response Measures Amid Postal Service Interruption

Provincial agencies in Saskatchewan are continuing translation and access initiatives, reflecting an ongoing approach to mitigate the impacts of postal disruptions.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Manitoba Introduces Bill to Remove Interprovincial Trade Barriers

The Manitoba government tabled legislation based on mutual recognition to reduce barriers for goods and services between provinces, aligning with recent MOUs and similar initiatives in other jurisdictions.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

MP Patty Hajdu posted that she expects both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue efforts at the bargaining table to restore stable postal service.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• Industry Group Commends Mr. William Kaplan on Completion of Report, Calls on Government of Canada to Prevent Another Disastrous Postal Disruption: Industry group urges government action in response to a recently completed report addressing postal disruptions.
• Charges laid after transport truck tire flies off: Incident in which charges were brought forward after a transport truck tire separated during operation.
• Businesses turn to other shipping services as Canada Post warns of delays from union’s overtime ban: Firms begin using alternative carriers as Canada Post signals possible delays due to union actions.
• New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil: International sanctions address the operation of tankers involved in unauthorized oil transport.
• Importers warn new duty payment system will cause delays on top of tariffs: Importers raise concerns over delays stemming from the implementation of a new duty payment system.