As well as Canadian engineer Arthur Cameron MacDonald (1863–1940), born in Pictou, in the province of Nova Scotia.

He was 65 years old and had much experience when he designed and built the railroad between Cambará and the Apucarana mountain range, in Paraná.

[2] [3] In Rio Grande do Sul, many Canadian immigrants and especially the country itself have had a common partnership for years.

[4] In the state of Paraná, also in the South Region of Brazil, last week, technicians from the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce and members of the Consulate General of Canada were in Maringá for the first edition of the International Business Meeting (Enit), promoted by Mercosul Institute, Commercial and Business Association of Maringá (ACIM) and Terra Roxa Development Agency.

The group, commanded by the Canadian consul in Brazil, Benoit Prefontaine, is looking for partners to promote investments between the two countries.