Transport Institute News Archive
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Protectionism, Diversification and more at the 30th Annual Fields on Wheels Conference
November 14, 2025 —
Hosted by the University of Manitoba Transport Institute, this year's conference saw industry experts take on today's biggest issues.
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CTV News: Churchill port agreement to improve global market access
July 28, 2025 —
Churchill port agreement to improve global market access
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Calgary Herald: Varcoe: Major international airlines buy stake in WestJet, amid ‘transition year’ for Calgary-based airline
May 10, 2025 —
Delta Air Lines is buying 15 per cent of Calgary-based WestJet and Korean Air is acquiring a 10 per cent stake
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The Canadian Press: Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes
March 30, 2025 —
Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.
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CBC Manitoba: With Trump tariff uncertainty, this Manitoba manufacturer is doubling down on Canadian pride
March 11, 2025 —
Brandon-based Behlen Industries says focus on domestic sales and production will help weather trade war storm
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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba among provinces that stand to gain the most from gutting trade barriers, experts say
February 10, 2025 —
Removing interprovincial barriers in 2020 could have increased Manitoba GDP $5K per capita by 2030: report
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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba has few options to ‘Trump-proof’ its economy in next 30 days, experts say
February 5, 2025 —
Looking to global markets a long-term option, but '30 days is not a whole lot of time': U of M economist
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CTV Winnipeg: New train detection system on track to alert motorists, first responders about railway traffic
January 3, 2025 —
New train detection system on track to alert motorists, first responders about railway traffic
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Global News Winnipeg: ‘Feeling the pinch’: Potential postal strike may be first of many, Manitoba prof says
November 13, 2024 —
‘Feeling the pinch’: Potential postal strike may be first of many, Manitoba prof says
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The Canadian Press: Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff
October 22, 2024 —
Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff