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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November,
2005
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
(Commission File No. 1-01342)
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
(Commission File No. 1-15272)
(translation of each Registrants name into English)
Suite 500, Gulf Canada Square, 401 9th Avenue, S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 4Z4
(address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants file or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F o Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information
to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.
Yes o No x
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
This Report furnished on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into each of the
following Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 of the registrant: Form S-8 No.
333-127943 (Canadian Pacific Railway Limited), Form S-8 No. 333-13962 (Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited), and Form S-8 No. 333-13846 (Canadian Pacific Railway Limited).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
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Date: November 17, 2005 |
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Donald F. Barnhardt |
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Donald F. Barnhardt |
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Release: Immediate, November 17, 2005
(Editors: high-resolution photos are available in the Media section of CPRs Website)
FRASER RIVER PORT AUTHORITY AND CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
SIGN AGREEMENT TO CAPITALIZE ON GROWING ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE
SURREY, BC The Fraser River Port Authority (FRPA) and Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX/NYSE: CP)
announced today they have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance service through the port and
coordinate investments in infrastructure to capture growth opportunities in global trade.
The agreement will significantly strengthen the competitive position of the Fraser River Port and
CPR in rapidly expanding trade with Asia-Pacific countries, including emerging powerhouses China
and India. It will also expand growth opportunities for Canadian businesses and support British
Columbias strategic position as a preferred gateway for Asia-Pacific trade.
Together, we are sending a powerful signal that cooperation is the cornerstone of prosperity and
success in international trade, Rob Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer of CPR, said. Our agreement
demonstrates further progress in bringing together the players in the supply chain to ensure
Canadian businesses and the Canadian and B.C. economies have what they need to seize the
opportunities presented by growing Asia-Pacific trade.
It is imperative that the ports, transportation industries and all levels of government continue
to develop capacity improvements across all modes of the Pacific Gateway logistics chain marine,
road and rail if we are to facilitate the economic growth of this region, and of Canada, said
Captain Allen Domaas, President and CEO of Fraser River Port Authority.
Todays initiative between CPR and the Port Authority, coupled with the significant Gateway
infrastructure investments coming from industry and the federal and provincial governments, will
ensure the capacity of Fraser River Port can increase to handle a full one-third of the expected
cargo that will pass through the Pacific Gateway by 2020.
Under the agreement, FRPA and CPR will consult on market and trade outlooks and business
development opportunities, coordinate investments, and engage in multi-modal planning to build or
expand port and rail infrastructure such as terminals and track. FRPA will also support CPRs
efforts to enhance its access to Fraser River facilities to help meet increased demand for rail
service.
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Container volumes at British Columbia seaports are expected to grow to between 5 million and 7
million 20-ft. equivalent units (TEUs) by 2020, from 2 million this year. This increase in
container traffic, along with rapid growth of resource exports including coal, grain, potash and
sulphur have pushed the 15-year projected growth in B.C.s port and rail sector to:
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$7.4 billion in annual economic output for B.C., from $2.7 billion a
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50,000 direct jobs in B.C., from 18,000 a 178-per-cent increase; and |
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$2.7 billion in wages paid to B.C. workers each year, from $1 billion a
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CPR is in the final days of a $160-million expansion of its western track corridor between the
Canadian prairies and the Vancouver region, its busiest stretch of track. The expansion, which
includes laying sections of double track, building and extending sidings, and improving signal
systems, will increase CPRs western corridor capacity by 12 per cent, or four trains a day. It
will provide more rail capacity to handle growing volumes of consumer goods arriving in containers
from China and other Asia-Pacific countries, and to feed resources to offshore markets.
Recently, the Canadian government announced $590 million in funding for port and transportation
infrastructure and programs to support further development of the Pacific Gateway as a key access
point for all of North America. This investment complements significant measures taken by the B.C.
government, including investment in infrastructure and port development and property tax relief for
port terminal operators.
There is tremendous opportunity for Canada and for the Pacific Gateway, Mr. Ritchie said. We
hope this joint initiative by FRPA and CPR will generate further momentum for collaboration and
partnerships across the supply chain.
About Fraser River Port Authority
Fraser River Port is Canadas second-largest port, and encompasses 270 kilometres of shoreline
along the Fraser River from Langley to the Strait of Georgia. It contributes $2.3 billion to
Canadas Gross Domestic Product, generates over $236 million in revenues to all levels of
government through taxes and fees, and provides over 12,400 direct jobs.
The Fraser River Port Authority has a mandate to facilitate and support marine trade and
port-related activities on the main arm of the Fraser River. For more information, visit the Port
Authoritys website at www.frpa.com.
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About CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway is a transcontinental carrier operating in Canada and the U.S. Its
14,000-mile rail network serves the principal centres of Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver, and
the U.S. Northeast and Midwest regions. CPR feeds directly into Americas heartland from the East
and West coasts. Alliances with other carriers extend its market reach throughout the U.S. and
into Mexico. Canadian Pacific Logistics Solutions provides logistics and supply chain expertise
worldwide. For more information, visit CPRs website at www.cpr.ca.
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Fraser River Port Authority
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Canadian Pacific Railway |
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Investment Community: |
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Paul Bell, Vice-President Investor Relations |
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Tel.: (403) 319-3591 |
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e-mail: investor@cpr.ca |
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Media :
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Mark Erdman
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Len Cocolicchio |
Manager, Public Affairs
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Tel.: (403) 319-7591 |
Fraser River Port Authority
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e-mail: len_cocolicchio@cpr.ca |
Tel: (604) 523-4812 |
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email: marke@frpa.com |
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