Order pursuant to Section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act (MO 21-04)

July 30, 2021

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Dear Sir / Madam:

Please find enclosed Ministerial Order 21-04 (MO 21-04), which is issued pursuant to section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act (RSA), regarding the reporting of emergency brake applications to the Minister of Transport.

On April 24, 2020 revisions to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules were approved, which included the addition of Rule 66. As you are aware, Rule 66 outlines the requirements for securing trains on heavy or mountain grades following an emergency brake application.

Temporary Exemption / CROR, Track Safety Rules and Qualification Regs, July 18, 2021

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing to advise you that the set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations, pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel is granted under the notice of exemption X 21-08 (attached).

The purpose of these temporary exemptions is to mitigate the continued health risks involved with railway personnel travelling and assembling in groups to renew their qualifications during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Maps

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Map 1 - Western Region
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The map of the four Western provinces, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, shows transportation infrastructure of the Western Region.

Annexes

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Map 1: Western Region
Map 1 - Western Region
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The map of the four Western provinces, British Columbia, Albe

Transportation Outlook

Context

The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked global economies and greatly changed transportation flows, completely altering pre-pandemic forecasts and placing the world in uncharted territory. It has become critical to analyze current economic and trade drivers, project possible futures, and become proactive in planning.

Trends in Innovation

Remarkable advances in information, communication, and other technologies and innovations took place over the past 2 decades. The application of these technologies has brought considerable change to nearly every sector of the economy, including transportation. New technologies are being applied to transportation infrastructure, equipment, and supply chain management in an effort to make them smarter and more efficient.

Trends and Outlook

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Trends in Innovation

Remarkable advances in information, communication, and other technologies and innovations took place over the past 2 decades. The application of these technologies has brought considerable change to nearly every sector of the economy, including transportation.