The Role of Railway Regulation in National Policy in Canada

The Role of Railway Regulation in National Policy in Canada

Canadian railways have been left comparatively free to fix their charges and to meet competition from other modes. The system has worked well. It is now proposed to extend the powers of the Canadian transport Commission: the authors consider that changes should be confined to giving further emphasis to the national interest.

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