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How Canada built and regulated its railways—and what really drives transportation policy.
This study explains the historical forces shaping Canada’s waterways, trunk lines, and the rise of public rate control, all through the lens of rate decisions and the Board of Railway Commissioners.
From early water routes to the age of transcontinental rails, the book traces how geography, politics, and economic needs shaped the country’s transportation system. It then turns to the machinery that governs rates, including statutory controls, charter provisions, and the Board’s powers, offering a clear view of how public policy tries to balance investment, traffic flows, and fair pricing.
- See how the missing link between policy and practice affected rates for eastern and western Canada.
- Learn the main kinds of rate complaints—excessive charges and unjust discrimination—and how they’re resolved.
- Understand the shift toward broader considerations of costs, traffic volume, and competitive factors in decision making.
- Get a look at landmark decisions and the evolution of rate theory within Canadian transport law.
Ideal for readers of policy history, transportation regulation, and Canadian economic development.
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