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CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal request that sought to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, paving the way for the project to proceed. The justices gave no reasons for their decision, as is typical when parties ask permission to appeal to the top court.
Weaker trucking demand drives down profits at TFI International

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

TFI International Inc. says profits fell 40 per cent in its latest quarter amid weaker shipping demand from consumers and businesses. The country’s largest trucking firm is reporting net income of US$56 million in the three months ended March 31 versus $92.8 million in the same period a year earlier. TFI, which keeps its books in US dollars, says first-quarter revenue rose five per cent year-over-year to US$1.96 billion from US$1.87 billion.
Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9 per cent

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United States, Statistics Canada said May 9. The Canadian economy added 7,400 jobs last month, the agency said, slightly outpacing economist expectations for a gain of 2,500 positions. But the unemployment rate also rose two tenths of a percentage point in April, topping economists’ call for a jobless rate of 6.8 per cent.
BC premier says softwood lumber accord could build "momentum" for US trade deals

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

Resolving the softwood lumber dispute could create “momentum” for a larger trade agreement between Canada and the United States, British Columbia Premier David Eby says. Eby said that he and several other premiers pressed that point during a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney after his visit with US President Donald Trump.
Report calls for 'auto pact' tying duty-free vehicle imports to Canadian production

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

A new report suggests that if Canada can’t convince President Donald Trump to drop all auto tariffs, it should negotiate a new auto trade agreement with the US and Mexico that would impose permanent import tariffs but grant automakers a break if they meet minimum local production requirements. The strategy outlined in the report, released Thursday by the C.D. Howe Institute, draws inspiration from the 1965 Canada-US Auto Pact.
Honda of Canada Mfg. wins 2024 Energy Excellence Award

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

360 Energy has awarded Honda of Canada Mfg. its 2024 Energy Excellence Award in recognition of the company’s outstanding and enduring commitment to energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainability leadership. This recognition celebrates Honda’s industry-leading efforts in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and long-term sustainability.
Canada sees $506 million merchandise trade deficit for March

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $506 million in March as exports to the US fell with the implementation of new tariffs, but shipments to other countries climbed. Statistics Canada says the result compared with a deficit of $1.4 billion in February. Stephen Brown, deputy chief North America economist at Capital Economics, said tariffs took a bite but strong demand elsewhere softened the blow.
Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22. A strike or lockout would mark the second time in under six months that the postal service ground to a halt after 55,000 employees walked off the job for 32 days in November and December.
DP World opens freight forwarding office in Mississauga

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

VANCOUVER — DP World has opened a new freight forwarding office in the greater Toronto area. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, the new office expands DP World’s ability to offer fully integrated logistics solutions to Canadian businesses. The new office offers a suite of services, including FCL (full container load) and LCL (less container load) sea freight, air freight, domestic container road transport, and all formats of domestic trucking.
The Hybrid Generation: Expectations, Experiences, and the Future of Work

1 week ago | supplypro.ca | Michael Power

The rise of hybrid work didn’t start in 2020, but that year marked a pivotal shift. Even before the pandemic, digital tools were enabling flexible work arrangements. Yet, few organizations had formalized hybrid policies, and remote work was still considered a privilege rather than a norm for many. Fast-forward to 2025, and a new generation of professionals—those who began their careers amid global disruption—are reshaping the workplace with evolving expectations, values, and experiences.