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Via Rail CEO to resign in January, transport minister says
Mario Peloquin retires amid criticism of Via Rail’s declining on-time performance as Canada plans a $60-$90 billion high-speed rail line between Ottawa and Montreal.
- Via Rail President and CEO Mario Peloquin will resign in mid-January after nearly three years of "dedication and commitment" to the company.
- Peloquin's retirement comes as the federal government announces plans to move ahead with Canada's first high-speed rail network.
- Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says he "wasn't happy" with Via Rail's response to a recent incident where hundreds of passengers were stranded for hours after a train broke down.
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Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high-speed rail
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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OTTAWA — The Canadian Minister of Transport announced that the CEO of Via Rail will be leaving office next month, a decision that comes as the federal government unveils its plan for the implementation of high-speed train projects. Steven MacKinnon indicated that he has accepted the resignation of Mario Peloquin, President and CEO of Via Rail, who will officially leave office in mid-January. Mr. MacKinnon said that Mr. Peloquin retires after 41 …
·Richelieu, Canada
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