WESTAC produces documents on topics of interest to Members and other transportation experts in Canada and abroad. Publications range from newsletters on specific subjects to comprehensive briefings on significant policy issues and developments. The Council maintains a high reputation for producing clear, concise and accurate publications. More than 90,000 copies of various publications have been distributed in the past ten years.
The list below includes WESTAC publications as well as conference proceedings. 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.

Members:
No charge
Non-members:
$5.00 to $15.95

WESTAC PUBLICATIONS
• Advantage North: Resource Development for Northern Transportation
September 2007, 16 pages
• Preparing for Success: Forecasting Surface Freight Demand
May 2006, 80 pages
• WESTAC and the Transportation Sector in Western Canada
August, 2005, 20 pages
• Candid Views on Canadian Transportation (English & French)
February, 2005, 16 pages
• Rail Competitive Access & Shipper Protections (C-26 Analysis)
December, 2004, 8 pages
• Small Airport Challenges Post-Workshop Report,
November, 2004, 16 pages
• Pacific Rim Trade Growth: Challenging Rail Capacity Through the Vancouver Gateway, A Logistics and Capacity Forum, Post-meeting Report,
August, 2004, 10 pages
• Transportation Infrastructure, Strategies for National Success, Proceedings Report,
November, 2003, 46 pages
• 2003 Transportation Blueprint Workshop, Proceedings Report,
March, 2003, 20 pages
• 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.
January, 2003, 8 pages
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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
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Understanding Competitive 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
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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
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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
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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
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"Asian Flu" - Significance for Western Canada
Describes the origins and spread of "Asian flu" and its significance for freight and passenger transportation in Western Canada.
July 1998, 2 pages
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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
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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
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Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Conference: Presentations
Speaker presentations from the Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Conference.
February 1997, 22 presentations
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Canadian Maritime Safety: Proceedings
Proceedings from the Canadian Maritime Safety Workshop organized for Transport Canada. Speaker presentations are available as a separate Compendium.
November 1996, 9 pages plus appendices
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New Transportation Strategies for Alberta: Proceedings
Proceedings from the Workshop organized for the Government of Alberta.
July 1996, 7 pages plus appendices
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Report on Air Access Forum II
Summary of the proceedings and discussions from Air Access Forum II organized for the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council.
May 1996, 27 pages
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Northwest Transportation Corridor Conference: Proceedings
Proceedings from the Northwest Transportation Corridor Conference organized for the Northwest Maritime Institute.
March 1996, 13 pages plus appendices
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Marine Policy Workshop: Proceedings
A summary of the proceedings of the Marine Policy Workshop organized for Transport Canada.
May 1995, 11 pages plus appendices
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Establishing a Canadian Airport Authority: Presentations
Speaker presentations from the conference jointly organized by the Canadian Airports Council and WESTAC.
April 1995
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Canada's Rail System: Dealing with New Realities
Examines major issues including network rationalization, shortline railways, labour, and industry structure.
September 1994, 20 pages
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Rail Renewal Workshop: Proceedings
A summary of the proceedings of the Rail Renewal Workshop organized for Transport Canada.
September 1994, 6 pages plus appendices
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Bulk Commodity Forecasts
Updates tonnage forecasts and market profiles for commodities being shipped from Western Canada.
November 1993, 8 pages
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Monitor: Canada's Trucking Industry: Developments and Issues Since 1986
May 1993, 16 pages
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Comprehensive Review of the National Transportation Laws, 1987
Summarizes the written submissions to the NTA Review Commission.
October, 1992, 32 pages
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Monitor: Canada's Rail Industry: Developments and Issues Since 1986.
July 1992, 12 pages
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Monitor: Canada's Air Industry: Developments and Issues Since 1986
Summarizes developments and issues in the industry since 1986.
May 1992, 12 pages
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Canada-U.S. Air Industry: Debating "Open Skies"
May 1991, 8 pages
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Canada-United States Goods Trade & Transportation
Describes in charts the composition, value and transport mode used in goods trade with the U.S.
August 1990, 4 pages
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A New Tax Structure: The Goods and Services Tax and Transportation
Summarizes proposed GST legislation and major issues being raised.
April 1990, 20 pages

revised February 13, 2009