- The list below shows on-line WESTAC publications. To order via e-mail, simply request by full title, and provide your name and mailing address. Or contact us by phone, fax or mail. WESTAC publications are available to Members at no cost.
Our most recent publications are available on-line in Adobe Acrobat format. If you require the free plug-in download it here. RECENT WESTAC PUBLICATIONS
(listed by most recent date)
• A WESTAC Perspective: Framework for a National Transportation Policy
This document is proposed as a Framework for a National Transportation Policy. The document lays out a vision and objectives, and provides some strategies that all transportation stakeholders across governments and industry can pursue to achieve the objectives.
September 2008, 12 pages (127KB)• Advantage North: Resource Development for Northern Transportation
One hundred forty people representing the resource and transportation industries, labour unions and all levels of government met (May 2007, Whitehorse) to discuss resource development and transportation in the North. This report synthesizes the conference presentations and discussions, as well as the written input from two participant surveys.
September 2007, 16 pages (757KB)• "Rolling Retreat" Report on the Pacific Gateway
A summary of opinions and perceptions from meetings WESTAC held to discuss the Pacific Gateway with senior stakeholders from organizations that will impact and be impacted by PG development. Rather than a consensus report, it is offered as a resource for the Federal Government and others who will make policies and investments in support of the Pacific Gateway
September 2006, 7 pages (351KB)• Preparing for Success: Forecasting Surface Freight Demand
Drawing from shippers and importers that rely upon the freight transportation system, this 80 page report details findings in containerized freight and in six export commodity groups (coal, forest products, grains, fertilizer and potash, sulphur and chemicals) providing ten-year forecast information about surface freight volumes in Western Canada.
May 2006, 80 pages (12MB)• Candid Views on Canadian Transportation (French)
WESTAC conducted one-on-one, in-depth interviews with 50 Canadian leaders in late 2004. They were a cross-section of interests with varying degrees of connection to the transportation sector.
February, 2005, 16 pages (2.2MB)• Candid Views on Canadian Transportation (English)
WESTAC conducted one-on-one, in-depth interviews with 50 Canadian leaders in late 2004. They were a cross-section of interests with varying degrees of connection to the transportation sector.
February, 2005, 16 pages (2.2MB)• Rail Competitive Access and Shipper Protections
Summary of current legislation, CTAR recommendations, and failed Bill C-26
December 20, 2004, 8 pages (2.2MB)• Small Airport Challenges Post-Workshop Report.
Report synthesizes discussions at workshop held in Edmonton in November 2004.• Opening the Arteries for Growth
WESTAC released this paper by Dr. Graham Parsons. It examines the vital role that transportation plays in our quality of life and gives priorities for improving the transportation system.
November 26, 2003, 32 pages (2.2MB)
• Solutions in High Gear: Paving the Way for Success in Canada's Transportation Sector
This pamphlet is about the vital need to invest in a strong transportation system. The pamphlet is part of our ongoing exercise to raise the profile of transportation in the minds of the public. Failure to do so puts our industry at risk in being able to finance a strong, sustainable transportation infrastructure. Also available in French.
January, 2003, 8 pages
• - Enhancing Prosperity: The Importance of Revitalizing Canada's Transportation Infrastructure
- WESTAC undertook the report recognizing that transportation infrastructure reinvestment in all modes is one of Canada's biggest challenges. This briefing aims to advance the debate about the importance of transportation infrastructure by elevating its status on the national agenda.
- July 10, 2002, 16 pages
- WESTAC undertook the report recognizing that transportation infrastructure reinvestment in all modes is one of Canada's biggest challenges. This briefing aims to advance the debate about the importance of transportation infrastructure by elevating its status on the national agenda.
• - Understanding Competitive Rail Access and Position Profiles
- WESTAC undertook the report on behalf of the Canada Transportation Act Review Panel. This comprehensive document focuses on competitive rail access issues and issues related to emerging market structures and capital sustainability.
- March, 2001, 12 pages
- WESTAC undertook the report on behalf of the Canada Transportation Act Review Panel. This comprehensive document focuses on competitive rail access issues and issues related to emerging market structures and capital sustainability.
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- Moving Forward: A Guide on the Importance of Transportation in Canada
- A major publication which explains the critical role that transportation plays in our lives, and which raises leading issues facing the industry, written for the general public.
- December, 1999, 72 pages
- A major publication which explains the critical role that transportation plays in our lives, and which raises leading issues facing the industry, written for the general public.
• - The Seaway - Western Canada's "Gateway to the East"
- David K. Gardiner, President of WESTAC, gave this presentation on the economic benefits and the future of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
- May 19, 1999, 8 pages
- David K. Gardiner, President of WESTAC, gave this presentation on the economic benefits and the future of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
• - The Canada Marine Act - Creating Canada Port Authorities
- Provides an overview of the issues surrounding the transfer of CPC ports to CPA status. The briefing also highlights differences between the old and the new port regimes and contains a short section on some perceived US port advantages.
- March 1999, 4 pages
- Provides an overview of the issues surrounding the transfer of CPC ports to CPA status. The briefing also highlights differences between the old and the new port regimes and contains a short section on some perceived US port advantages.
• - "Asian Flu" - Significance for Western Canada
- Describes the origins and spread of the the Asian flu and its significance on freight and passenger transportation for Western Canada.
- July 1998, 2 pages
- Describes the origins and spread of the the Asian flu and its significance on freight and passenger transportation for Western Canada.
• - Grain Handling and Transportation System Profile
- Describes the Western Canadian grain logistics system including: the logistics challenge; key processes (calling grain into the prairie elevator system; moving it to port; and port coordination and clearance); and questions and issues.
- May 1998, 15 pages
- Describes the Western Canadian grain logistics system including: the logistics challenge; key processes (calling grain into the prairie elevator system; moving it to port; and port coordination and clearance); and questions and issues.
• - Railway Structure Models
- Summarizes issues for North American railways and international restructuring experiences. Examines vertically integrated and vertically separated railway models.
- December 1997, 12 pages
- Summarizes issues for North American railways and international restructuring experiences. Examines vertically integrated and vertically separated railway models.