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Transport committee I think some of the things we're looking for would be to publish the amendments to the transportation information regulations, to have more remedies for shippers through the CTA, and to continue on with the rail safety improvement program. We're currently using that program to he
April 4th, 2022Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee It's great to see everybody at committee. Thank you so much. A lot of information in the system right now is not as transparent as it could be. We'd really like to see the publication of the amendments to the transportation information regulations. In our sector, that would real
April 4th, 2022Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee Sure. We'd really need to explore what that would look like. Generally, companies are a little bit hesitant to share information regarding pricing and rates, as well as regarding potentially confidential relationships between their suppliers and their customers. We'd definitely
April 4th, 2022Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee I think that the transportation of dangerous goods is adequately regulated through the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. There is a very good relationship among industry, government, and all stakeholders involved in keeping those regulations up to date and responsive to the
September 13th, 2017Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee I think a key part of that is understanding at what point there is no longer adequate service. It needs to incorporate that, as well. I think the Western Canadian Shippers’ Coalition did a very eloquent job of explaining the key differences yesterday. We could propose and submi
September 13th, 2017Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee With regard to the agency's powers, we believe, if they're expanded for shippers, it gives one more opportunity for remedies to be available. Additionally, with some of the limitations of the agency right now, it might not be as easy for them to see how certain cases fall into th
September 13th, 2017Committee meeting
Kara Edwards
Transport committee Often rail is the safest mode for highly dangerous goods to travel, or, depending on the volume, you can transport it in cylinders as well that would go by road but in small volumes. With the other traffic on the road, with different conditions, often rail is the safest mode to t
September 13th, 2017Committee meeting
Kara Edwards