The practice of transportation law (road and rail) is generally understood to encompass a broad spectrum of functions, including licensing regulation and licensing applications in Canada and the U.S.; advising on transportation risk management issues and logistics/ transportation contracts; advising on Canada Customs and U.S. Customs matters; advising in relation to the national and international transportation aspects of mergers and acquisitions; Canadian Transportation Agency proceedings and filings; and advising with respect to the transport of environmentally sensitive or dangerous goods and hazardous wastes.