Apr 18, 2018
Québec National Assembly is right to call for judicial inquiry into the Lac-Mégantic disaster
Bruce Campbell
The feds do not favour the request. Why? The reasons extend to Transport Canada decisions.
rail safety
Jan 24, 2018
As the Lac-Mégantic criminal trial ends, government action must begin
Bruce Campbell
The Quebec town's citizens were not protected from unsafe transportation conditions which remain in place today. They deserve justice.
Jan 22, 2016
Unifor denounces announced job cuts by profitable Canadian Pacific Railway
Rail safety is threatened by latest job cut. CP has already cut 1,000 mechanical staff, responsible for conducting safety inspections and maintenance of the locomotive and freight cars.
Apr 28, 2015
Crude oil transportation: A danger on Canada's rails
Thomas Blampied
The increase in crude oil transportation by rail has seen an increase in spectacular derailments. Find out why.
May 23, 2014
Regulatory failure: Who's actually to blame for Lac-Mégantic disaster?
Bruce Campbell
Prosecutors laid criminal charges against three front-line employees of Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway. But, where does responsibility actually fall for the regulatory lapse at Lac-Mégantic?
Apr 28, 2014
Harper's dangerous petro-politicking with rail safety
Michael Butler
There was more smoke and mirrors on Canada's rail tracks when the Harper government finally announced their long-awaited changes to rail safety 292 days after the preventable Lac-Mégantic disaster.
Mar 21, 2014
Rail workers reject second tentative agreement
H.G. Watson
Teamsters Canada Rail workers have rejected a second tentative labour agreement Thursday, prompting CN Rail officials to propose that the two parties go to binding arbitration to reach an agreement.
Feb 7, 2014
Rail workers reach tentative collective agreement with CN
H.G. Watson
Rail workers reached a tentative collective agreement with CN today. The workers would have been in a legal strike position on Saturday.
Jan 21, 2014
'Rail versus pipeline' is the wrong question
David Suzuki
We shouldn't be debating whether it's better to transport fossil fuels by rail or pipeline; we should be asking how to reduce the need for both by cutting back on oil, gas and coal.
Dec 2, 2013
A number is never just a number: Year in review
This month, Hennessy's Index reviews the year that was in 2013, marking significant moments over the last 12 months for income inequality, indigenous rights and youth in Canada.
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