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Canada
Breaking: Canada doesn’t want US troops at border
The Trump administration is considering deploying troops near the Canadian border in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Canada issues hours-of-service exemption for COVID-19 relief
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in…
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Business
Coronavirus hits Canadian trucking giant Mullen Group
One of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics companies says it will temporarily lay off some employees, suspend dividend and slash executive pay as it braces…
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News
President Trump suspends non-essential travel between US and Mexico
Mexico was the U.S.’s largest trading partner in 2019, with more than $614 billion in two-way trade.
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Canada
Breaking: US-Canada border to close for non-essential travel at midnight
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterates that “extraordinary” restriction does not apply to cross-border trade.
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Air Cargo
Cargojet shifts aircraft to handle domestic surge in essential supplies
With increased volatility in international airfreight, Cargojet is bringing back planes to focus on the hot domestic market.
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: Canadian freight volumes hit new high amid pandemic
Key FreightWaves SONAR index pushes past post-Canadian National strike level as trucks continue to move loads.
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Canada
Breaking: U.S. and Canada to close border for nonessential travel
Deal would allow goods to continue to flow between the U.S. and Canada to preserve vital cross-border trade relationships.
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Canada
Canada’s largest province, Ontario, declares state of emergency to blunt pandemic
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says supply chain must keep moving as the province bans large public gatherings and closes restaurants – but leaves key openings…
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Breaking: Canada locks down borders — but not for freight — as crisis worsens
The Canadian government leaves crucial openings for the movement of goods and U.S. citizens as it introduces an extraordinary travel ban because of coronavirus.
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