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Note on the Canadian Transportation Industry (2016)
內容大綱
In 2016, transportation plays a key role in Canada’s economy. The first part of the note deals with Canada’s transportation network, providing an overview of the transportation services sector and the economic importance of transportation. The second section examines the role of government in Canada’s transportation sector, including government policy. The third section describes the characteristics of each of the six main modes of transportation: air, rail, truck, marine, pipeline, and intermodal. The final section addresses the key challenges facing the Canadian transportation sector, including environmental and safety issues.
學習目標
This note can be used in an elective in supply chain management, logistics, or transportation, in either an undergraduate or MBA program, to provide students with an introduction to the key aspects of the Canadian transportation sector. While most textbook readings focus on transportation from a U.S. or global context, this note provides an opportunity for a class discussion of transportation in a Canadian context. The instructor can adapt the tables, exhibits, and data provided in the note for a lecture or discussion. After completion of the note, students will be able to: <br><ul><li>Identify key issues in the Canadian transportation sector related to government policy. <br></li><li>Discuss the modal characteristics and economy activity in the Canadian transportation industry. <br></li><li>Address the key challenges facing Canada’s transportation sector.</li><ul>