2020 ANNUAL REPORT
CP PROUD
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
$ in millions of Canadian dollars except for per share data, ratios, or unless otherwise indicated
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total revenues
Operating income
Adjusted operating income(1)
Operating ratio(2)
Adjusted operating ratio(1)
Net income
Adjusted income(1)
Diluted earnings per share ("EPS")
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used in investing activities
Cash used in financing activities
Free cash(1)
Return on average shareholders' equity(2)
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1)
Dividend payout ratio(2)
Adjusted dividend payout ratio(1)
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(2)
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)
STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS(3)
Revenue ton-miles ("RTMs") (millions)
Carloads (thousands)
Gross ton-miles ("GTMs") (millions)
Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower)
Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed /1,000 GTMs)
Average train weight - excluding local traffic (tons)
Average train length - excluding local traffic (feet)
Average terminal dwell (hours)
Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")
Total employees (end of period)
Workforce (end of period)
SAFETY INDICATORS(3)
$6,232
$2,411
$2,411
61.3%
61.3%
$1,599
$1,549
$10.63
$10.29
$2,089
($1,069)
($1,493)
$1,007
33.9%
14.0%
17.4%
18.0%
5.4
2.9
135,952
2,525
242,694
204
0.980
8,614
7,217
6.7
23.5
11,693
11,738
$6,554
$2,519
$2,468
61.6%
62.4%
$2,405
$1,666
$16.44
$11.39
$2,182
($1,295)
($700)
$874
43.4%
14.7%
13.3%
19.2%
3.4
2.6
142,540
2,634
252,195
201
0.980
8,806
7,214
6.6
22.6
12,215
12,294
$7,316
$2,831
$2,831
61.3%
61.3%
$1,951
$2,080
$13.61
$14.51
$2,712
($1,458)
($1,542)
$1,289
29.8%
16.2%
18.5%
17.3%
4.5
2.6
154,207
2,740
275,362
198
0.953
9,100
7,313
6.8
21.5
12,840
12,866
$7,792
$3,124
$3,124
59.9%
59.9%
$2,440
$2,290
$17.52
$16.44
$2,990
($1,803)
($1,111)
$1,357
35.6%
16.9%
17.9%
19.1%
3.6
2.4
154,378
2,766
280,724
202
0.955
9,129
7,388
6.4
22.2
12,694
12,732
$7,710
$3,311
$3,311
57.1%
57.1%
$2,444
$2,403
$17.97
$17.67
$2,802
($2,030)
($764)
$1,157
34.0%
16.7%
19.8%
20.1%
4.0
2.5
151,891
2,708
272,360
207
0.942
9,707
7,929
6.5
22.0
11,890
11,904
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours
FRA train accidents per million train-miles
1.67
1.12
1.65
0.99
1.47
1.10
1.42
1.06
1.11
0.96
(1) These measures have no standardized meanings prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other
companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) These measures are defined in Item 6. Selected Financial Data in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(3) Certain statistical highlights and safety indicators have been updated to reflect new information or have been restated to conform with current presentation. The restatements of safety indicators reflect new information available
within specified periods stipulated by the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 1
One purpose.
One culture.
12,000 strong.
NOTE: Some photos were taken previous to
COVID-19 mandated health and safety guidelines.
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“
It’s more than
just a job.
“
I’m honoured to
be a part of this
CP family.
“
It’s not just what I
do every day, it’s
what I love to do.
“
I’m very
proud to be
a railroader.
“
Pride means to me
doing the best you
can all the time.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3
“
I love
this job.
CP PROUD
In a time of adversity, our CP family didn’t just meet the needs
of the North American economy. We became stronger.
In the past year, we made our railroad safer and more efficient, increased capacity, created service solutions and further developed our
greatest asset – our people.
CP’s performance in a challenging environment is the result of a family of railroaders united by a single purpose and culture. A
12,000-strong team executing our precision scheduled railroading (PSR) operating model. A culture focused on service, performance and
the pursuit of continued excellence, rooted in the values of accountability, diversity and pride.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, our CP family embraced our role as essential workers with pride and fortitude. We continued to
work on the ground across the network, to support the supply chain and provide goods and services for North Americans when they
needed them most. Our CP family served from locomotives, shops, yards, offices and home offices to deliver as promised.
This year is a testament to the strength of PSR and our people. That is why we moved ahead with training and leadership development
throughout the crisis so that our railroaders can continue to grow, whether they lead people, lead by example or both.
CP’s strong results demonstrate our team’s skill and ability to deliver for customers and shareholders alike, in any environment.
We have only just started to unlock our true potential.
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CREATING NEW CAPACITY
AND SERVICE SOLUTIONS
Our growth strategy is both simple and compelling: leverage our land holdings
and franchise strengths and convert them into new service offerings that are
meaningful for our customers.
We want to create relationships that are mutually beneficial:
our customers strengthen their market presence and we grow
with them. We provide customers with a service offering that’s
unique to CP and creates customer loyalty. This drives profitable,
sustainable growth.
This past year, CP and A.P. Moller-Maersk announced that we
will build and operate a world-class transload and distribution
facility together in Vancouver, expanding supply chain options
for customers of both companies. CP’s unique landholdings in
Vancouver enable us to bring to market a transload facility that
creates tremendous opportunity for sustainable growth. Together
with Maersk, a global shipping leader, we will strengthen
intermodal service in North America.
The opportunity matches CP’s strategic land with a new customer
looking to control their end-to-end supply chain, reduce third-
party truck involvement and remove thousands of round trips
from Vancouver roads. The new transload service will be an
expansion of CP’s existing Vancouver Intermodal Facility and
will benefit from turnkey rail infrastructure. The import transload
facility is planned to be operational in 2021.
NEW TRANSLOAD FACILITY
CP opened its new multi-commodity transload facility
in Montréal. The new facility offers transloading
services and supplementary intermodal transportation
and distribution services from CP’s Côte Saint-Luc
yard, with 50 acres for future development to provide
customers with access to new markets.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 5
RECORD GRAIN VOLUME
CP moved 31.32 million metric tonnes of Canadian
grain and grain products in 2020, more than any
prior calendar year in our history. This performance
is a testament to the efficiency of CP’s 8,500-foot
High Efficiency Product train model, which more
grain customers are converting to use, and strong
collaboration with farmers and supply chain enablers.
AUTOMOTIVE GEARING UP
We are growing with our customers and extending
our reach in the automotive space, expanding auto
compounds in Vancouver, Calgary and Cottage Grove,
MN. Combined with a new auto compound in Chicago
and a new NBSR compound in Saint John, we are well
positioned to continue ramping up in this sector.
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FORT NELSON
MINARET
DAWSON
CREEK
TECK
BC
EDMONTON
AB
SCOTFORD
LLOYDMINSTER
SK
MB
TISDALE
SASKATOON
VANCOUVER
HUNTINGDON
LUMBY
KINGSGATE
CALGARY
MOOSE
JAW
REGINA
COUTTS
BRACKEN
ASSINIBOIA
ESTEVAN
KEMNAY
WHITETAIL
PORTAL
BISBEE
KRAMER
WINNIPEG
NOYES
UP
BNSF
NEW TOWN
DEVILS
LAKE
ERKSINE
BNSF
WA
PORTLAND
OR
ID
ON
THUNDER BAY
MT
WY
ND
SD
NE
BNSF,
CN, UP
TRACY
SHELDON
MN
DULUTH
SAULT STE. MARIE
MI
MINNEAPOLIS/
ST. PAUL
WI
MASON CITY
IA
CHICAGO
IL
MI
CSX, NS
KITCHENER
MILWAUKEE
DETROIT
LIMA
OH
BNSF, CN,
CSX, NS, UP
IN
JEFFERSONVILLE
CP TRAFFIC DENSITY (GTMs Per Route Mile1)
90 MILLION AND OVER
60-89 MILLION
30-59 MILLION
15-29 MILLION
UP TO 15 MILLION
CP TRACKAGE, HAULAGE AND COMMERCIAL RIGHTS
OTHER CLASS 1 RAILROADS
NL
CONNECTION WITH OTHER CLASS 1 RAILROAD
PORT TERMINAL
QC
1 GTMs averaged between specific route locations.
NL
ST. LEONARD
NB
PE
SAINT JOHN
ST. STEPHEN
NS
SUDBURY
TÉMISCAMING
QUÉBEC CITY
MONTRÉAL
GATINEAU
TORONTO
BUFFALO
NY
ALBANY
CSX, NS
PA
NS
NJ
MILLINOCKET
ME
BROWNVILLE
NEWPORT
JCT.
BURLINGTON
VT
NH
SEARSPORT
ROCKLAND
BRUNSWICK
AYER
MA
RI
CT
NEW LONDON
NEW YORK
(THE BRONX, FRESH POND)
BETHLEHEM
MD
PHILADELPHIA
WV
DE
NV
UT
CO
KS
KCS,
NS, UP
CA
KANSAS CITY
MO
AZ
BC
OUR NETWORK
873
SHORTEST
ROUTES
MILES
MOST BORDER
CROSSINGS
IN WESTERN CANADA
VANCOUVER TO U.S. MIDWEST
TORONTO TO CALGARY
SAINT JOHN TO MONTRÉAL
AND TORONTO
AVERAGE LENGTH OF HAUL
BCS
NM
OK
AR
TN
11 PORTS
SERVED ON WEST
AND EAST COASTS
CO
CH
SO
SI
DG
EM
100+
TRANSLOAD FACILITIES
TX
NL
MS
AL
LA
13,000
MILE
RAIL NETWORK
TM
KY
VA
NC
SC
QC
GA
QUEBEC CITY
ST. LEONARD
CARIBOU
FORT FAIRFIELD
HOULTON
NB
SAINT
JOHN
ST. STEPHEN
NS
MONTRÉAL
OAKFIELD
MILLINOKET
BROWNVILLE JCT.
FL
NY
NEWPORT
BURLINGTON
VT
NH
ME
SEARSPORT
ROCKLAND
BRUNSWICK
FORT NELSON
MINARET
DAWSON
CREEK
TECK
BC
EDMONTON
AB
TISDALE
SASKATOON
SCOTFORD
LLOYDMINSTER
SK
MB
VANCOUVER
HUNTINGDON
LUMBY
KINGSGATE
CALGARY
MOOSE
JAW
REGINA
WINNIPEG
ASSINIBOIA
ESTEVAN
KEMNAY
COUTTS
BRACKEN
WHITETAIL
PORTAL
BISBEE
KRAMER
NOYES
UP
BNSF
NEW TOWN
DEVILS
LAKE
ERKSINE
THUNDER BAY
BNSF
WA
PORTLAND
OR
ID
MT
WY
MN
DULUTH
SAULT STE. MARIE
MI
MINNEAPOLIS/
ST. PAUL
WI
ND
SD
NE
BNSF,
CN, UP
TRACY
SHELDON
MASON CITY
IA
KCS,
NS, UP
KANSAS CITY
MO
OK
AR
NV
UT
CO
KS
CA
AZ
NM
BC
TX
LA
SO
CH
BCS
SI
DG
NL
TM
CO
EM
CP TRAFFIC DENSITY (GTMs Per Route Mile1)
90 MILLION AND OVER
60-89 MILLION
30-59 MILLION
15-29 MILLION
UP TO 15 MILLION
CP TRACKAGE, HAULAGE AND COMMERCIAL RIGHTS
OTHER CLASS 1 RAILROADS
NL
CONNECTION WITH OTHER CLASS 1 RAILROAD
ON
PORT TERMINAL
QC
1 GTMs averaged between specific route locations.
ST. LEONARD
NB
PE
SAINT JOHN
NS
ST. STEPHEN
MILLINOCKET
ME
BROWNVILLE
JCT.
NEWPORT
BURLINGTON
VT
NH
SEARSPORT
ROCKLAND
BRUNSWICK
SUDBURY
TÉMISCAMING
QUÉBEC CITY
MONTRÉAL
GATINEAU
TORONTO
BUFFALO
NY
ALBANY
CSX, NS
PA
NS
NJ
BETHLEHEM
MD
PHILADELPHIA
AYER
MA
RI
NEW LONDON
CT
NEW YORK
(THE BRONX, FRESH POND)
MI
CSX, NS
KITCHENER
MILWAUKEE
DETROIT
CHICAGO
IL
LIMA
OH
BNSF, CN,
CSX, NS, UP
IN
JEFFERSONVILLE
WV
DE
KY
VA
TN
AL
MS
NC
SC
QC
GA
QUEBEC CITY
MONTRÉAL
OAKFIELD
MILLINOKET
BROWNVILLE JCT.
FL
NY
NEWPORT
BURLINGTON
VT
NH
ME
SEARSPORT
ROCKLAND
BRUNSWICK
ST. LEONARD
CARIBOU
FORT FAIRFIELD
NB
HOULTON
SAINT
JOHN
ST. STEPHEN
NS
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 7
STRENGTHENING
OUR NETWORK
NL
Our strong position has allowed us
to transform a significant portion of
our network.
CP’s purchase of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CMQ)
and acquisition of the full ownership of the Detroit River Tunnel
Partnership (DRTP) strengthens our eastern network and marks
CP’s return as a truly coast-to-coast railroad.
Together with increased efficiencies, extended sidings, surplus
land and innovation, we continue to create new service offerings
and highly desired capacity on our network.
CP has the most compelling value proposition for customers. We
have the shortest and fastest routes in key lanes across Canada
and the U.S. Our flagship transcontinental service provides the
fastest and most consistent service between Eastern Canada,
Calgary and Vancouver.
We leverage strategic relationships to extend our reach past the
mainline. CP has connections with other railways; a network of
more than 100 transload facilities across Canada and the U.S. to
further our reach to markets not directly served by rail; and, links
with ports on both the west and east coasts.
We are also bringing our customers closer to our network.
Through ongoing input and insight from our Customer Advisory
Council, we are leveraging innovative technology to create
a more seamless customer experience. We are providing our
customers with increased visibility to manage their inventory or
fleet and improved access to information that integrates with
their own business systems. CP is providing effective real-time
communication that gives customers the information they need,
when they need it. Our network strategy is straightforward:
meet customer needs and keep the supply chain moving safely
and efficiently.
Service excellence wins business. Capacity allows it to grow.
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The opportunities created by our return
to the Atlantic region are generational.
EASTERN REACH EXPANDED
In June 2020, CP completed the acquisition of the CMQ and its
rail lines primarily in Québec and Maine, stretching approximately
481 miles. CP is now a 13,000-mile rail network connecting the
Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast across six Canadian provinces
and 11 U.S. states.
The opportunities created by our return to the Atlantic region
are generational.
After a 25-year absence, CP and its customers now have
seamless, safe and efficient access to deep-water, congestion-
free Atlantic Ocean ports at Searsport, Maine, and Saint John,
N.B., via Eastern Maine Railway Company and New Brunswick
Southern Railway.
The Port of Saint John can move products in every line of our
business, including containers, automotive and bulk commodities.
The Port of Searsport provides materials handling in many areas,
including bulk, break-bulk, heavy lift and liquid transfer.
This expansion of CP’s network directly and efficiently connects
Atlantic Canada to Montréal, Toronto and the U.S. Midwest.
We also have access to 10 additional transload facilities that
serve a variety of commodities. Importantly, we now have a lane
that is approximately 200 miles shorter than the competition,
getting CP customers from the East Coast into Montréal,
Toronto and Chicago faster. That’s just the starting point
as we continuously work to do better.
Our customers are aligned. After the successful calls to Port of
Saint John in 2020, Hapag-Lloyd will begin regular service via
CP to this key port starting in 2021.
CP has committed to investing up to $90 million over three
years into the CMQ property to enhance safety and efficiency
over the corridor.
Complementing that investment is the Port of Saint John’s
$205 million West Side Modernization project, which includes a
new wharf, a terminal upgrade and a deeper shipping channel.
These strategic investments, along with anticipated future
investments, will make it possible for the Port of Saint John to
increase capacity four-fold to 800,000 TEUs (20-foot-equivalent
units) in the future.
With a world-class terminal operator in DP World and CP’s
investment in the CMQ, we are giving customers and shareholders
exposure to a new world-class gateway in the years to come.
CONSOLIDATING A KEY CORRIDOR
To further strengthen our eastern network, CP moved from
minority owner to acquiring full control of the DRTP. By taking
100 percent ownership of the 1.6-mile tunnel linking Windsor,
Ont., and Detroit, MI, CP can better operate the asset to the
benefit of our customers and the North American supply chain.
The accretive acquisition immediately reduces CP’s operating
costs and increases margins related to movements through
the tunnel. Control of this strategic asset, combined with our
purchase of CMQ, will further integrate the eastern part of our
network and give us leverage to move more traffic from Atlantic
Canada through to the Midwest.
ATLANTIC OPPORTUNITY
DEEP-WATER ACCESS AT
SEARSPORT, MAINE & SAINT JOHN, N.B.
2 NEW PORTS
4XCAPACITY
200 GETTING CUSTOMERS FROM THE EAST COAST
MILES SHORTER
PORT SAINT JOHN CAPACITY PLANNED TO
INCREASE FROM 200,000 TO 800,000 TEUs
INTO MONTRÉAL AND TORONTO FASTER
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 9
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RESILIENCE: PERFORMANCE
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
Thanks to our industry-leading operating model and world-class employees,
we have not only persevered throughout 2020 but are strongly positioned
for the future.
FREIGHT REVENUE VARIANCE(1)
Foreign Exchange Adjusted % change, 2020 Freight Revenue vs 2019
8%
6%
7%
15%
Grain
Coal
-17%
Potash
Fertilizers & Sulphur
Forest Products
Energy, Chemicals & Plastics
Metals, Minerals & Consumer
-17%
Automotive
Intermodal
Total Change
-9%
-1%
-2%
(1%)
3%DILUTED EPS
GROWTH
7%ADJUSTED DILUTED
EPS GROWTH(1)
(1) These measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other
companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+6%
RECORD AVG. TRAIN
WEIGHTS
+7%
RECORD AVG. TRAIN
LENGTHS
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 11
57.1%OPERATING RATIO
COMPANY RECORD
BUSINESS MIX
% of 2020 Freight Revenue
Merchandise 36%
Energy, Chemicals
& Plastics 20%
Metals, Minerals
& Consumer 8%
Automotive 4%
Forest Products 4%
Intermodal 21%
Bulk 43%
Grain 24%
Coal 8%
Potash 7%
Fertilizers & Sulphur 4%
15th STRAIGHT YEAR
INDUSTRY LEADER IN SAFETY
0.96: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION REPORTABLE
TRAIN ACCIDENT FREQUENCY (PER MILLION TRAIN-MILES)
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Bottom right: A: THANK YOU, CP
North Americans show their appreciation for CP
employees as they continue to work during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
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TRAIN INSPECTION PORTAL
Our high-speed camera-based train
inspection system is capable of
producing full body high-resolution
images of trains at track speed.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 13
BETTER, SAFER,
MORE EFFICIENT
We innovate today for safer and more efficient rail operations tomorrow.
We are focused on developing and implementing technology that provides
practical solutions to enhance our best-in-class safety and efficiency.
Our technology enables us to optimize assets and proactively
manage repairs across the network to minimize potentially
costly failures and enhance network efficiency. Our technology
innovations are aimed at reducing dwell, improving speed,
running longer and heavier trains and ensuring that we
continue to operate North America’s safest railway. All of these
innovations will help CP operate safely and control costs.
SAFETY THROUGH AUTOMATION
TRAIN INSPECTION PORTAL
Located on our Maple Creek subdivision, our high-speed
camera-based train inspection system is capable of producing
full body high-resolution images of trains at track speed. The
system uses multiple algorithms to help identify defective car
components and detects 87 percent more required repairs than
visual inspections. CP’s portal stands apart from other similar
portals through the use of infrared imaging which better detects
issues and reduces the likelihood for images to be distorted. The
portal produces 72 high-resolution images per car. CP received a
Transport Canada exemption for visual inspections for outbound
loaded potash trains. When used in conjunction with the cold
wheel brake test alternative, loaded potash trains do not require
any manual or brake inspections and are free to depart, which
reduces dwell by up to four hours for every train. In addition,
undercarriage imaging inspects the underside of all passing
railcars and locomotives to identify missing bolts, bent or broken
rigging, open bottom gates, broken coupling systems and draft
arrangements. Combining all of these systems, we are able to
reduce dwell, improve employee productivity, inspect trains
360 degrees and increase safety.
AUTONOMOUS TRACK GEOMETRY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (ATGMS)
ATGMS is a system that uses a non-contact, laser-based optical
measuring system attached beneath a boxcar that operates in
revenue train service. We are able to detect, in real-time, defects
that predict track deterioration. Our technology allows us to improve
service, better prevent derailments and reduce service failures.
VEHICLE TRACK INSPECTION
Technology mounted on our locomotives can identify possible
track deviations by measuring vertical and horizontal accelerations.
Algorithms are then used to determine the type and severity of
deviation and notifications are automatically sent to field personnel
for remediation. Our vehicle track interaction systems now analyze
more than 600,000 miles of data annually on our network.
CP INNOVATION
BROKEN RAIL DETECTION IN DARK TERRITORY
In our non-signaled territories, or dark territories, we are
leveraging cost-effective technologies to automatically detect
broken rails by running circuits through the rail. This provides
the same benefit of identifying broken rail as Centralized Traffic
Control at a tenth of the cost.
COLD WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
Our cold wheel technology can evaluate air brakes on
descending grades using wheel temperatures. A wheel with no
heat when descending a grade signifies that the brakes may not
be applying effectively. We are able to leverage this technology
to optimize assets by efficiently completing repairs. This test,
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which was developed by CP, has a 32 percent higher detection
rate than traditional inspections. CP proactively worked with
Transport Canada to obtain an exemption from visual inspection
requirements, which reduces terminal dwell. The exemption allows
us to remove 2,400 hours of annual inspection time for each of the
coal, potash, and sulphur fleets. We have received an exemption
for grain, and are seeking an additional exemption for intermodal.
CRACKED WHEEL DETECTION
We have invented a method to detect and proactively remove
wheels that have potential to break. The award-winning detection
system identifies metallurgical defects in the surface of the
wheels that could be missed via traditional visual inspection.
This technology enables CP to detect defects and conduct
proactive maintenance before a wheel failure occurs.
ENHANCED RAIL FLAW DETECTION
Leveraging our cracked wheel technology, we have applied this
innovation to identify rolling contact fatigue electromagnetically
on the surface of the rail. The technology uses an algorithm to
identify the depth of cracks in the rail, compared to the rest of
the analyzed rail, and if deemed an outlier, the rail is flagged for
repair. We are then able to proactively manage rail repairs through
either rail grinding or replacement. With this rail technology, we
are able to better prevent derailments and avoid service failures.
OPTIMIZING OPERATIONS*
LEVERAGING BIG DATA
WHEEL LIFE FORECASTING
Leveraging data analytics, CP can predict within a month
when wheel failures may occur, which improves safety, reduces
online failures and decreases the need to set off cars in transit,
which impacts network speed. We are able to use this data to
proactively conduct maintenance on the affected wheels and
reduce mechanical failures. Our wheel analytics have reduced
wheel-related service interruptions by 30 percent. In addition,
private car owners can subscribe to our reports to conduct their
own proactive maintenance, which will continue to drive down
service interruptions.
PREDICTIVE BEARING FAILURE
Our acoustic detector system predicts when a bearing is going
to fail up to three months in advance. The microphones located
next to the track are able to detect bearing defects before failure
by inferring acoustic signals from train noises. Our patented
detection process has reduced online bearing-related failures by
95 percent by enabling proactive detection and replacement. In
2018, our predictive analytics innovation was recognized with a
safety award by the Railway Association of Canada.
RELATED
SERVICE
30% WHEEL-
2,400 DWELL
INTERRUPTIONS 95% ONLINE
87% IMPROVED
FLAW
DETECTION
BEARING-
RELATED
FAILURES
TIME FOR
CERTAIN
FLEETS
HOURS
*Compared to previous technology and methods.
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SUSTAINABLY DRIVEN
Sustainability is ingrained in CP’s precision scheduled railroading culture.
Do better. Do more with less. Create long-term, win-win
relationships with customers. Be mindful of our people,
shareholders and the communities we operate in – and be safe.
Our focus on long-term sustainable growth is aligned with
environmental, social and governance performance.
CP’s leadership in sustainability was recognized by several
organizations in 2020.
We were added to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
North America, which measures corporate sustainability
leaders’ performance through a comprehensive assessment of
economic, environmental and social criteria, in a year that saw
a record number of participants in the Corporate Sustainability
Assessment. CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project)
awarded CP a leadership level score of A- for our 2020 climate
change disclosure. CP has been a contributing participant to
CDP for more than a decade, consistently disclosing progress
on improving the management of greenhouse gas emissions
and ongoing energy efficiency initiatives. World Finance’s
Sustainability Awards 2020 recognized us as a sustainability
leader in the transportation industry for our efforts in transitioning
to a low-carbon economy. Corporate Knights Magazine included
CP on its Best 50 Corporate Citizens list, and we were named one
of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2020.
Year-in, year-out, we are committed to operating in an ethical
and responsible manner that considers our obligations to
employees, customers, communities and shareholders – and
we are seeking to understand how we can leverage our people,
processes and technology to become even better.
Rendering of solar installation at our Calgary
headquarters, to be completed in early 2021.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
75%
RAIL VS.
TRUCKING
LESS GHG EMISSIONS
44% REDUCED GHG
INTENSITY
(2020 VS 1990)
SOCIAL
HELPED RAISE
THROUGH
CP HAS HEART
TO IMPROVE THE HEART HEALTH OF NORTH AMERICANS
$2.47M
43% TRAIN
ACCIDENT
FREQUENCY
(2020 VS 2012)
GOVERNANCE
54.5% OF DIRECTORS
ARE MEMBERS OF
DESIGNATED GROUPS
ENVIRONMENTAL
At CP, we believe moving freight by rail will continue to play
a crucial role in the low carbon economy in North America. In
2020, we released our first public statement on climate change,
demonstrating our commitment to take action and meet the
challenge of climate change. Our statement supports the goals
of the Paris Agreement and the Pan-Canadian Framework
on Clean Growth and Climate Change, which seek to limit
global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels. CP committed to establishing a science-based emissions
reduction target to guide its climate action. In 2020, we
completed a comprehensive scenario analysis to understand the
full range of possible climate change impacts to our business
and align with the recommendations of the Task Force on
Climate-Related Financial Disclosure. Through this work, we
plan to formalize the integration of climate-related risks into our
enterprise risk-management mechanisms and develop strategies
for mitigation of risk and pursuit of opportunity.
This past year, we broke ground on one of the largest private
solar operations in Alberta at our headquarters in Calgary.
The installation will be completed in 2021 and is expected to
generate more power than consumed annually at this location.
It will also help avoid an estimated 2,600 tonnes of carbon
emissions a year.
SOCIAL
CP believes that we must focus on not only our economic impact,
but also on the ways in which we contribute to society. Whether
it’s establishing a culture of integrity, inclusion, diversity and
respect within our workforce; integrating workplace, operational
and public safety into everything we do; supporting communities
along our network through job creation, business partnerships or
educational programs; or supporting healthy lifestyle initiatives,
we recognize that our success is directly linked to building
positive relationships with all of our stakeholders.
In 2020, we retained our status as the industry’s leader with the
lowest FRA-reportable train accident rate in North America for
the 15th consecutive year, demonstrating the effectiveness of our
efforts to protect public safety and the environment.
Our culture is focused on people. We believe that different
backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhance creativity
and innovation and encourage diversity of thought in the
workplace. In 2020, CP provided respectful and inclusive
workplace training to 1,885 employees. Additionally,
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approximately 800 management employees completed diversity
and inclusion education sessions. Since 2019, more than 1,500
executives, engineering, mechanical, operations, network
services and head office management employees received
Indigenous cultural awareness training as part of CP’s support
for diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
In response to ongoing social unrest and social injustice across the
U.S., CP donated US$1 million to three organizations to support
the people of Minneapolis (home to the headquarters of our U.S.
operations) and meaningful positive social change nationally. CP
also continued to support the development and advancement of
women within our operations; increased our veteran recruitment
and hiring efforts; and, progressed our relationships with
associations and organizations that attract, recruit and support
skilled immigrants, persons with disabilities and women.
GOVERNANCE
Our commitment to sustainability and resulting performance is
guided by our Board of Directors, comprising of a diverse group
of individuals with expertise in rail, strategic planning, risk
management, crisis response, finance and accounting, executive
compensation and human resources. Led by Isabelle Courville,
the first female chair of any Class 1 railroad in North America,
CP’s board has 45 percent female representation and nine
percent visible minority representation. Accordingly, 54.5 percent
of CP’s Board are members of designated groups.
The Board works with our executive leaders to establish and
regularly review short and long-term strategic objectives for
CP. The Board also oversees these efforts through several
committees, including the Risk and Sustainability Committee,
formed in 2019, which monitors oversight of CP’s key risks,
strategies and sustainability topics.
CP remains committed to increasing diversity throughout all
levels of the organization and implemented an employee diversity
and inclusion policy. In addition, CP’s Board of Directors adopted
a Board diversity policy, which outlines that recommendation
of directors for election or appointment to the Board will be
made based on balance of skills, background, experience and
knowledge, and will take into account diversity considerations,
such as gender, age, ethnicity and different abilities.
For more information on our sustainability commitment and
reporting, visit sustainability.cpr.ca
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
OUR CP FAMILY IS RESILIENT,
TOUGH AND COMMITTED
This past year demonstrated the full strength of our conviction and pride
in being CP railroaders.
In a time of great challenge and need during a global pandemic,
the CP family delivered. North Americans now recognize, more
than ever before, that the railroaders who deliver supplies they
count on are essential workers.
in a tough environment. In 2020, facing economic headwinds, we
grew reported diluted earnings per share 3 percent to 17.97 and
adjusted diluted earnings per share 7 percent to $17.67(1) and our
share price appreciated by 33 percent.
More capacity, new service solutions, innovations in safety,
environmental leadership and extended network reach – all the
result of our 12,000-strong family of railroaders united by the
shared purpose and values of precision scheduled railroading
(PSR). As 2020 has clearly shown, there are no limits to what we
can achieve together.
The playbook for our ongoing success is straightforward: deliver
excellent service that provides value to customers and rewards
to shareholders; do it safely and with the lowest possible
environmental impact; provide a rewarding workplace that
invests in its people; and grow in lockstep with our operating
model, not at its expense.
I am extremely proud of our operational performance during
a volatile year. The people who power our railroad did an
extraordinary job effectively managing service, train weights, train
lengths and crews as volumes came back. As a true PSR railroad,
we know a low operating ratio is an outcome of running the
business the right way. In 2019, our operating ratio was sub-60
percent, a company record. Despite the extraordinary challenges
thrown at us in 2020, we produced a new record-low operating
ratio of 57.1 percent. This year-over-year improvement truly
demonstrates the resiliency of our PSR operating model and the
power of our culture of accountability, particularly while operating
We also continue to create value that cannot be easily replicated
– unique, exceptional service offerings and cost structures that
are second to none. CP has the shortest lengths of haul in key
domestic markets and we have built upon that competitive
advantage with faster and more reliable service. CP also
possesses significant land holdings at key locations across our
network, giving us optionality to create unique market solutions
for customers.
There are no shortcuts to long-term, sustainable success. If we
are going to win in this marketplace, we’ve got to consistently
provide meaningful, sustainable customer-focused solutions.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
If we’re investing in growth, it has to make sense for the long
term and fit with our franchise. Sustainable means sticking to
our model.
Our agreement with Maersk is a textbook example. In
Vancouver, approximately 25 percent of what comes off
tidewater gets transloaded, as opposed to 75 percent at other
West Coast ports. Most goods are trucked off the port in a very
congested area. We’re solving that. Our proposal to Maersk:
let’s build a facility inside our existing land footprint, provide you
with rail service from the port and reduce the need for trucking.
(1) This measure has no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. This measure is defined and
reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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There are no shortcuts to
long-term, sustainable
success. If we are going to
win in this marketplace, we’ve
got to consistently provide
meaningful, sustainable
customer-focused solutions.
Together, we are constructing a new, world-class transload and
distribution facility in Vancouver to expand CP’s and Maersk’s
supply chain options for customers. It’s a win-win for CP, for
Maersk and for the environment.
In lockstep with the grain supply chain, we are also moving
record volumes of grain as a result of the 8,500-foot High
Efficiency Product train model. Our new high efficiency railcars
carry 15 percent more grain by volume. Working in close
collaboration with grain shippers, we continue to set records for
Canadian grain across all metrics and have yet to reach our full
potential as more customers adopt our model. We continue to
invest in our grain fleet with additional hopper cars coming into
service each week. Since announcing a half-billion-dollar plan
in 2018, CP has added more than 3,800 new hopper cars to its
fleet via purchase or lease.
Our recent acquisition of Central Maine & Quebec Railway has
extended our reach and gives us deep-water, congestion-free
access to two Atlantic Ocean ports – and a transformational
opportunity to create new capacity, service and growth. Hapag-
Lloyd will begin regular service with CP and Port of Saint John
starting in 2021. CP’s 200-mile route advantage to key centers
like Montreal, Toronto and Chicago provides unmatched service
and the opportunity to grow the Port of Saint John into the key
Atlantic Canada trade gateway. CP, along with the Port of Saint
John, is investing in improvements and new capacity to bring
more long-term customers online.
These are just some of the many new service offerings and
opportunities across all of our lines of business that point to
strong growth potential in 2021 and beyond.
SAFETY INNOVATION
Operating safely is a foundational principle at CP. I am proud
to state that this past year, CP achieved a new record low
for Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-reportable injuries
and held our position as the safest Class 1 railroad in North
America for the 15th straight year, based on FRA-reportable
train accident frequency. We continued to strengthen our Home
Safe program to help ensure our railroaders go home safely,
and made milestone achievements not only in improving safety
but also in strengthening network efficiency. For example, our
train inspection portal technology and cold wheel brake test
innovation can detect significantly more defects than traditional
inspections. Both innovations have made our operations safer
and earned exemptions from Transport Canada, reducing dwell
times for certain fleets.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Profitable, sustainable growth means having a modern long-term
vision for this historic railroad. Our focus remains on delivering
value for shareholders and customers as we transition to a low-
carbon economy in North America. Times of change or disruption
provide opportunities for leadership through both example and
action. Across the supply chain, we are taking action when it
comes to making a positive impact on the environment.
This past year, we released our first public statement on climate
change, supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement and
the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate
Change, which seek to limit global temperature rise to well
below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. We are backing that
statement up with innovative initiatives such as building a solar
panel farm at our headquarters in Calgary. This will be one
of the largest private solar operations in the province and is
expected to generate more power than consumed annually at
our headquarters by early 2021. We are also developing North
America’s first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive. CP’s
Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive
with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the
locomotive’s electric traction motors.
As our volumes and market presence grow, more truck traffic is
removed from the roads. Estimates show that our new transload
facility with Maersk will remove up to 100,000 trucks from
Metro Vancouver’s congested roads and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions by over 4,000 tons per year. This is good for our
business and for the environment. Rail produces 75 percent less
greenhouse gas emissions than trucks and is four times more fuel
efficient. CP’s fuel efficiency exceeds the North American Class 1
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railway average – since 1990, we’ve improved our fuel use by
more than 40 percent.
Our world-class railroaders will continue to develop and
implement solutions that drive safety, sustainability, reliability
and efficiency.
DEVELOPING PEOPLE
The challenges presented by the pandemic emphasized the fact
that our people are our greatest asset. That is why, instead of
pulling back, we ramped up training and leadership development
throughout the year so that our railroaders can continue to
grow. The past year came with unexpected and extraordinary
opportunities for the CP family at all levels and in all areas of the
business to step up and become even stronger.
We also embraced the opportunity to review and improve
our diversity initiatives, and took further steps to help ensure
we are attracting, hiring, retaining and nurturing a workforce
where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed and
advance. Three new diversity councils – racial, Indigenous and
gender – were established to help ensure we consider diversity
and inclusion when we make decisions, provide feedback on
corporate direction and promote initiatives that relate to each
council’s area of focus.
I am deeply grateful to our CP family for their resilience and
effort throughout a historically challenging year, and remain
optimistic about what lies ahead. We know that our PSR
operating model works in good times; this year has further
demonstrated how well it works when times get tough.
Individually and collectively, we are CP Proud!
Sincerely,
KEITH CREEL
President and CEO
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LETTER FROM
THE CHAIR
This past year was extraordinary in so many ways. As essential
workers, the CP team continued to deliver safely and efficiently in
the face of COVID-19. 2020 highlighted CP’s collective commitment
and the depth and breadth of the team, led by President and CEO
Keith Creel. It was also a year where CP focused intensely on
sustainability and its commitment to environmental, social and
governance stewardship.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Despite the ongoing challenges of 2020, CP grew stronger and
continued to operate safely and sustainably. In July, CP released
its first public statement on climate change. The statement
acknowledges the effects of rising global temperatures and lays
out CP’s commitment to ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts.
In 2021, CP will establish a science-based emissions reduction
target to guide its climate action.
Railroads have a powerful role to play as we transition to a
less carbon-intensive economy. This past year, CP forged new
relationships with other transportation industry sustainability leaders
like Maersk. The relationship with Maersk will see thousands of
trucks come off publicly funded highways across the Lower Mainland
of British Columbia. This type of forward-thinking collaboration is a
win for CP, the supply chain and the environment.
Because of its ongoing collaborative efforts and commitment,
CP saw improvements in its scoring by major sustainability ratings
firms. In November, CP was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index North America, and in December, the CDP recognized CP for
leadership on climate action with an A- score on its 2020 climate
change disclosure. This past year CP was also named to Corporate
Knights’ 2020 list of Canada’s best corporate citizens and the
World Finance Sustainability Awards 2020 named the company a
sustainability leader in the transportation industry.
SAFETY AND SOCIAL
In 2020, CP did not depart from its commitment to safety, leading
the North American industry for a 15th straight year with the lowest
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-reportable train accident
frequency. CP continues to focus on safety, which is an ongoing
journey, not a destination.
CP also continued to invest in its communities, despite the
pandemic. These investments included a US$1 million donation to
one national and two Minneapolis-based organizations. In 2020, CP
Has Heart helped raise nearly $2.5 million for cardiac causes across
the CP network, bringing the total since 2014 to $23 million, and CP
ran a virtual Holiday Train, donating $1.24 million to 201 food banks
in communities that ordinarily host in-person events. Since 1999, the
Holiday Train has helped raise $19 million and collected 4.8 million
pounds for food banks in the communities in which CP operates.
GOVERNANCE
In January 2020, the Board enacted a diversity policy and we
continue to focus on diversity, especially as we look at Board
renewal. Our Board is currently made up of 45 percent women with
one member who is a visible minority. Women chair two of our four
standing committees, and one of those committees is chaired by our
visible minority Board member. We believe this diversity makes us
stronger and better equipped to serve CP shareholders.
In 2020, CP ranked second in the Globe and Mail’s annual
comprehensive ranking of Canada’s corporate boards, known as
“Board Games”, in part due to our strong focus on governance.
2020 was also the first time in our nearly 140-year history we
hosted a virtual Annual General Meeting. To put it simply, it was
a year like no other. Thanks to the CP family, customers and
shareholders, the company persevered and prospered.
While it was not the first time this management team has faced
challenges, it served as another reminder of the resilience of
their leadership and of the sustainable nature of this historic,
proud company.
Sincerely,
ISABELLE COURVILLE
Chair of the Board
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CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY LIMITED
FORM
10-K
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Business
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
Information about our Executive Officers
PART II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 16.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule
Form 10-K Summary
Signatures
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PART I
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Company Overview
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CPRL”), together with its subsidiaries (“CP” or the “Company”), owns and operates a transcontinental freight railway in
Canada and the United States (“U.S.”). CP provides rail and intermodal transportation services over a network of approximately 13,000 miles, directly
serving the principal business centres of Canada from Montréal, Québec, to Vancouver, British Columbia ("B.C."), and the U.S. Northeast and Midwest
regions. CP’s railway network feeds directly into the U.S. heartland from the East and West coasts. Agreements with other carriers extend the Company's
market reach in Canada, through the U.S. and into Mexico. CP transports bulk commodities, merchandise freight and intermodal traffic. For additional
information regarding CP's network and geographical locations, refer to Item 2. Properties.
CPRL was incorporated on June 22, 2001, under the Canada Business Corporations Act and controls and owns all of the Common Shares of Canadian
Pacific Railway Company (“CPRC”), which was incorporated in 1881 by Letters Patent pursuant to an Act of the Parliament of Canada. CPRL's registered,
executive and corporate head office is located at 7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2C 4X9. CPRL's Common Shares (the "Common Shares")
are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “CP”.
For purposes of this annual report, all references herein to “CP”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to CPRL, CPRL and its subsidiaries, CPRL and
one or more of its subsidiaries, or one or more of CPRL's subsidiaries, as the context may require. All references to currency amounts included in this annual
report, including the Consolidated Financial Statements, are in Canadian dollars unless specifically noted otherwise.
Strategy
CP is continuing the journey to become the best railway in North America, with a culture of responsibility and accountability focused on five key foundations:
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Provide Service: Providing efficient and consistent transportation solutions for the Company’s customers. “Doing what we say we are going to do” is
what drives CP in providing a reliable product with a lower cost operating model. Centralized planning aligned with local execution is bringing the
Company closer to the customer and accelerating decision-making.
Control Costs: Controlling and removing unnecessary costs from the organization, eliminating bureaucracy and continuing to identify productivity
enhancements are the keys to success.
Optimize Assets: Through longer and heavier trains, and improved asset utilization, the Company is moving increased volumes with fewer
locomotives and cars while unlocking capacity for future growth potential.
Operate Safely: Each year, CP safely moves millions of carloads of freight across North America while ensuring the safety of our people and the
communities through which we operate. Safety is never to be compromised. CP strives for continuous implementation of state-of-the-art safety
technology, safety management systems, and safety culture with our employees to ensure safe, efficient operations across our network.
Develop People: CP recognizes that none of the other foundations can be achieved without its people. Every CP employee is a railroader and the
Company has established a culture focused on our values of accountability, diversity and pride, in everything we do. Coaching and mentoring all
employees into becoming leaders will continue to drive CP forward.
Starting in 2012, CP transformed its operations by investing in the network and executing a precision scheduled railroading model that lowers costs,
optimizes assets, and provides better, more competitive service.
Today, we continue to apply our long-term strategy: leverage our lower cost base, network strengths and improved service to drive sustainable, profitable
growth. While the accomplishments during the turnaround were tremendous, CP’s journey to become North America’s best-performing rail carrier is far from
over. As a Company, we will remain focused on our next level of service, productivity, and innovation to continue to generate sustainable value for our
customers and results for our shareholders.
Business Developments
COVID-19 pandemic
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer demand resulted in lower volumes in the following lines of business: Energy, chemicals and plastics,
Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive.
As COVID-19 continued to spread throughout Canada and the United States during 2020, CP conducted business as usual, to the greatest extent possible in
the circumstances, while continuing to apply the principles of precision scheduled railroading to respond to changes in demand. The Company is continuing
to take a variety of measures to ensure the availability of its transportation services throughout our network, promote the safety and security of our
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employees, and support the communities in which we operate. Certain modifications the Company has made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic include
but are not limited to: implementing periods of working at home for certain office employees; restricting employee business travel; implementing post-travel
employee screening; strengthening clean workplace practices; reinforcing socially responsible sick leave recommendations; limiting visitor and third-party
access to Company facilities; launching internal COVID-19 resources for employees; creating a pandemic response team comprised of employees and
members of senior management; and encouraging telephonic and video conference-based meetings along with other hygiene and social distancing practices
recommended by health authorities including Health Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization. CP
supported employees by working with labour unions to shorten recall times to be prepared for demand increases while supplementing employment insurance
payments and maintaining health benefit coverage for employees during that period. CP also awarded a bonus for our frontline employees who worked or
were laid off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CP is responding to this crisis through measures designed to protect our workforce and prevent
disruptions to the central role the Company's operations provide to the North American economy. CP's service is deemed essential as part of the
transportation industry. We believe that we remain well positioned to adjust to market conditions to assist our customers as they work to manage their
supply chain and inventories.
Preventative measures that serve to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 remain in effect, including modifying our workspace to implement physical
distancing measures, and continuously reevaluating our efforts with safety as a top priority.
In addition to the above, we have also observed many other companies, including companies in our industry, taking precautionary and preemptive actions to
address the COVID-19 pandemic, and companies may take further actions that alter their normal business operations. We will continue to actively monitor
the situation and may take further actions that could materially alter our business operations as may be required or recommended by federal, provincial,
state or local authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, suppliers, and other
stakeholders.
Additional information concerning the impact COVID-19 may have to our future business and results of operations is provided in Part I, Item 1A. Risk
Factors.
Other current business developments
On January 27, 2021, CP announced its Board of Directors will seek shareholder and regulatory approval for the implementation of a five-for-one share split
of CP's issued and outstanding common shares. The share split is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
scheduled to be held on April 21, 2021 and to the requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). CP also
announced a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") commencing January 29, 2021, to purchase up to 3.33 million Common Shares in the open market for
cancellation before January 28, 2022.
On December 22, 2020, CP acquired full ownership of the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership ("DRTP"), which owns a 1.6-mile rail tunnel linking Windsor,
Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The purchase price for the transaction was approximately $398 million, net of cash acquired. CP previously owned a 16.5
percent interest in the partnership and was its designated operator. The acquisition will reduce CP’s operating costs related to movements through the
tunnel while further integrating the eastern part of our network. For additional information regarding this acquisition, refer to Item 8. Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data, Note 10 Business combination.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, CP announced its plan to develop North America's first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive. CP's Hydrogen Locomotive
Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive's electric traction motors. Once
operational, CP will conduct rail service trials and qualification testing to evaluate the technology's readiness for the freight-rail sector. The work builds on
CP's prior experience with testing low-emitting locomotive technologies, including biofuels, compressed natural gas and battery-powered solutions. This
project aligns with CP's focus on finding innovative solutions to support a sustainable future.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, CP received a leadership level score of A- from CDP for its 2020 climate change disclosure. This accomplishment represented a
significant milestone in CP's journey to integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into the company's sustainability programs and reporting practices.
CDP is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that runs a global environmental disclosure platform assessing companies on their climate-
related performance and transparency.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, CP was added to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. The index measures corporate sustainability leaders'
performance through a comprehensive assessment of economic, environmental and social criteria. The top companies were selected from a record number of
participants.
In the third quarter of 2020, CP released its first public statement on climate change, acknowledging the effects of rising global temperatures and our
commitment to ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts. The statement supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Pan-Canadian Framework on
Clean Growth and Climate Change, which seek to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. In support of this initiative, we
plan to establish a science-based emissions reduction target to guide our climate action.
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On July 21, 2020, CP increased its quarterly dividend to $0.95 per share on the outstanding Common Shares, from $0.83 per share from the prior quarter.
In the second quarter of 2020, CP completed its previously announced acquisition of Central Maine and Québec Railway U.S. Inc. ("CMQ U.S."). Together
with the December 30, 2019 completion of the acquisition of Central Maine & Québec Railway Canada Inc. ("CMQ Canada"), the acquisition of CMQ U.S.
completed CP's purchase of the entire Central Maine & Québec Railway ("CMQ") network originally announced on November 20, 2019, for approximately
$174 million (U.S. $133 million). CMQ U.S. and CMQ Canada will continue to operate in the U.S. and in Canada respectively as subsidiaries of CP. CMQ
owns rail lines primarily in Québec and Maine, stretching approximately 481 miles, and primarily moving forest products, refined petroleum products,
chemicals and plastics. This acquisition provides CP with strategic access into the U.S. Northeast and Atlantic Canada. The transaction provides CP
customers with seamless, safe and efficient access to ports at Searsport, Maine, and to Saint John, New Brunswick, via Eastern Maine Railway Company and
New Brunswick Southern Railway. With the CMQ acquisition, CP is now a 13,000-mile rail network connecting the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast across
six Canadian provinces and 11 U.S. states. For additional information regarding this acquisition, refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data, Note 10 Business combination.
On April 21, 2020, the Company held its annual meeting of shareholders, which was conducted via a virtual only format by live webcast online for the first
time. All 11 director nominees were elected.
Prior Developments
On December 17, 2019, the Company announced an NCIB, commencing December 20, 2019, to purchase up to 4.80 million Common Shares in the open
market for cancellation before December 19, 2020.
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company experienced severe winter operating conditions and an increase in the frequency and severity of casualty
incidents and derailments. As a result, the Company incurred significant costs to manage severe weather conditions, as well as direct casualty costs, and
higher operating costs. During this period and the subsequent network recovery the Company also experienced losses and deferrals of potential revenues.
Operations
The Company operates in only one operating segment: rail transportation. Although the Company provides a breakdown of revenue by business line, the
overall financial and operational performance of the Company is analyzed as one segment due to the integrated nature of the rail network. Additional
information regarding the Company's business and operations, including revenue and financial information, and information by geographic location is
presented in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data, Note 27 Segmented and geographic information.
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Lines of Business
The Company transports bulk commodities, merchandise freight, and intermodal traffic. Bulk commodities, which typically move in large volumes across long
distances, include Grain, Coal, Potash, and Fertilizers and sulphur. Merchandise freight consists of industrial and consumer products, such as Energy, chemicals
and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, Forest products, and Automotive. Intermodal traffic consists largely of retail goods in overseas containers
that can be transported by train, ship and truck, and in domestic containers and trailers that can be moved by train and truck.
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from transporting freight. The following chart shows the Company's Freight revenue by each line of business in
2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Freight Revenues
2019 Freight Revenues
2018 Freight Revenues
Grain: 24%Coal: 8%Potash: 7%Fertilizers & sulphur:4%Forest products: 4%Energy,chemicals& plastics: 20%Metals, minerals& consumer products:8%Automotive:4%Intermodal: 21%BulkMerchandiseIntermodalGrain: 22%Coal: 9%Potash: 6%Fertilizers &sulphur: 3%Forestproducts: 4%Energy, chemicals &plastics: 20%Metals,minerals& consumerproducts: 10%Automotive:5%Intermodal: 21%Grain: 22%Coal: 9%Potash: 7%Fertilizers &sulphur: 3%Forest products: 4%Energy, chemicals &plastics: 17%Metals, minerals& consumerproducts: 11%Automotive:5%Intermodal: 22%
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In 2020, the Company generated Freight revenues totalling $7,541 million ($7,613 million in 2019 and $7,152 million in 2018). The following charts compare
the percentage of the Company’s total Freight revenues derived from each of the three major business lines in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Freight Revenues
2019 Freight Revenues
2018 Freight Revenues
BULK
The Company’s Bulk business represented approximately 43% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Bulk freight revenues by commodity business in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Bulk Revenues
(43% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Bulk Revenues
(40% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Bulk Revenues
(41% of Freight Revenues)
Bulk: 43%Merchandise: 36%Intermodal: 21%Bulk: 40%Merchandise: 39%Intermodal: 21%Bulk: 41%Merchandise: 37%Intermodal: 22%Grain: 58%Coal: 18%Potash: 15%Fertilizers& sulphur: 9%Grain: 55%Coal: 22%Potash: 15%Fertilizers& sulphur: 8%Grain: 53%Coal: 23%Potash: 16%Fertilizers& sulphur: 8%
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Grain
The Company’s Grain business represented approximately 58% of Bulk revenues, and was 24% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Grain freight revenues generated from Canadian and U.S. shipments in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Grain Revenues
(58% of Bulk Revenues; 24% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Grain Revenues
(55% of Bulk Revenues; 22% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Grain Revenues
(53% of Bulk Revenues; 22% of Freight Revenues)
CP's Grain network is unique among railways in North America as it is strategically positioned in the heart of grain-producing regions of western Canada and
the Northern Plains of the U.S. Canadian grain transported by CP consists of both whole grains, such as wheat, canola, durum, pulses, and barley, and
processed products such as oils, meals, and malt. This business is centred in the Canadian Prairies (Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba), with grain shipped
primarily west to the Port of Vancouver, and east to the Port of Thunder Bay for export. Grain is also shipped to the U.S., to eastern Canada, and to Mexico for
domestic consumption.
Canadian grain includes a division of business that is regulated by the Canadian government through the Canada Transportation Act (“CTA”). This regulated
business is subject to a maximum revenue entitlement (“MRE”). Under the CTA, railways can set their own rates for individual movements. However, the MRE
governs aggregate revenue earned by the railway based on a formula that factors in the total volumes, length of haul, average revenue per ton, and
inflationary adjustments. The regulation applies to western Canadian export grain shipments to the ports of Vancouver and Thunder Bay.
U.S. grain transported by CP consists of both whole grains, such as wheat, soybeans, corn and durum, and processed products such as feed, meals and flour.
This business is centred in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Grain destined for domestic consumption moves east via Chicago, to the U.S.
Northeast or is interchanged with other carriers to the U.S. Pacific Northwest and U.S. Southeast. In partnership with other railways, CP also moves grain to
export terminals in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and the Gulf of Mexico. Export grain traffic is also shipped to ports at Superior and Duluth.
Canadianregulated:54%Canadian non-regulated: 18%U.S.domestic:19%U.S. export: 9%Canadianregulated:50%Canadian non-regulated: 19%U.S.domestic:23%U.S. export: 8%Canadianregulated:47%Canadian non-regulated: 21%U.S.domestic:22%U.S. export: 10%
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Coal
The Company’s Coal business represented approximately 18% of Bulk revenues, and was 8% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Coal freight revenues generated from Canadian and U.S. shipments in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Coal Revenues
2019 Coal Revenues
2018 Coal Revenues
(18% of Bulk Revenues; 8% of Freight Revenues)
(22% of Bulk Revenues; 9% of Freight Revenues)
(23% of Bulk Revenues; 9% of Freight Revenues)
In Canada, CP handles mostly metallurgical coal destined for export for use in the steelmaking process. CP’s Canadian coal traffic originates mainly from Teck
Resources Limited’s mines in southeastern B.C. CP moves coal west from these mines to port terminals for export to world markets (Pacific Rim, Europe and
South America), and east for the U.S. Midwest markets.
In the U.S., CP moves primarily thermal coal from connecting railways, serving the thermal coal fields in the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming,
which is delivered to power-generating facilities in the U.S. Midwest.
Potash
The Company's Potash business represented approximately 15% of Bulk revenues, and was 7% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Potash freight revenues generated from export and domestic potash shipments in 2020, 2019
and 2018:
2020 Potash Revenues
2019 Potash Revenues
2018 Potash Revenues
(15% of Bulk Revenues; 7% of Freight Revenues)
(15% of Bulk Revenues; 6% of Freight Revenues)
(16% of Bulk Revenues; 7% of Freight Revenues)
The Company’s Potash traffic moves mainly from Saskatchewan to offshore markets through the ports of Vancouver, Portland, and Thunder Bay, and to
markets in the U.S. All potash shipments for export beyond Canada and the U.S. are marketed by Canpotex Limited and K+S Potash Canada. Canpotex is an
Canadian: 89%U.S.:11%Canadian: 90%U.S.:10%Canadian: 90%U.S.:10%Domestic:34%Export:66%Domestic:35%Export:65%Domestic:38%Export:62% CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 33
export company owned in equal shares by Nutrien Ltd. and The Mosaic Company. Independently, these producers move domestic potash with CP primarily to
the U.S. Midwest for local application.
Fertilizers and Sulphur
The Company's Fertilizers and sulphur business represented approximately 9% of Bulk revenues, and was 4% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Fertilizers and sulphur freight revenues generated from dry fertilizers, wet fertilizers and sulphur
transportation in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Fertilizers & Sulphur Revenues
(9% of Bulk Revenues; 4% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Fertilizers & Sulphur Revenues
(8% of Bulk Revenues; 3% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Fertilizers & Sulphur Revenues
(8% of Bulk Revenues; 3% of Freight Revenues)
Dry fertilizers include: phosphate, urea, ammonium sulphate, and nitrate. Wet fertilizers are primarily anhydrous ammonia. More than half of CP's fertilizer
shipments originate from production facilities in Alberta, where abundant sources of natural gas and other chemicals provide feedstock for fertilizer production.
Most sulphur is produced in Alberta as a byproduct of processing sour natural gas, refining crude oil, and upgrading bitumen produced in the Alberta oil
sands. Sulphur is a raw material used primarily in the manufacturing of sulphuric acid, which is used most extensively in the production of phosphate fertilizers.
MERCHANDISE
The Company’s Merchandise business represented approximately 36% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Merchandise freight revenue by commodity business in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Merchandise Revenues
2019 Merchandise Revenues
2018 Merchandise Revenues
(36% of Freight Revenues)
(39% of Freight Revenues)
(37% of Freight Revenues)
Wetfertilizers:37%Dry fertilizers:44%Sulphur:19%Wetfertilizers:44%Dry fertilizers:37%Sulphur:19%Wetfertilizers:34%Dry fertilizers:43%Sulphur:23%Forestproducts: 12%Energy,chemicals &plastics:54%Metals,minerals &consumerproducts:22%Automotive:12%Forestproducts: 10%Energy,chemicals &plastics:52%Metals,minerals &consumerproducts:26%Automotive:12%Forestproducts: 11%Energy,chemicals &plastics:47%Metals,minerals &consumerproducts:30%Automotive:12%
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Merchandise products move in both mixed freight and unit trains, in a variety of car types. Service involves delivering products to many different customers and
destinations. In addition to traditional rail service, CP moves merchandise traffic through a network of truck-rail transload facilities, expanding the reach of CP's
network to non-rail served facilities.
Forest Products
The Company’s Forest products business represented approximately 12% of Merchandise revenues, and was 4% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Forest products freight revenues generated from pulp and paper (wood pulp, paperboard,
newsprint, and paper), lumber and panel, and other shipments in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Forest Products Revenues
(12% of Merchandise Revenues;
4% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Forest Products Revenues
(10% of Merchandise Revenues;
4% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Forest Products Revenues
(11% of Merchandise Revenues;
4% of Freight Revenues)
Forest products traffic includes pulp and paper, and lumber and panel shipped from key producing areas in B.C., Ontario, Québec, Alberta, and New Brunswick,
to destinations throughout North America, including Vancouver and Montreal to export markets.
Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
The Company’s Energy, chemicals and plastics business represented approximately 54% of Merchandise revenues, and was 20% of total Freight revenues in
2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Energy, chemicals and plastics freight revenues generated from petroleum products, crude,
chemicals, biofuels, and plastics shipments in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Energy, Chemicals & Plastics
Revenues
(54% of Merchandise Revenues;
20% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Energy, Chemicals & Plastics
Revenues
(52% of Merchandise Revenues;
20% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Energy, Chemicals & Plastics
Revenues
(47% of Merchandise Revenues;
17% of Freight Revenues)
Lumber &panel:42%Pulp &paper: 55%Other: 3%Lumber &panel: 40%Pulp &paper: 57%Other: 3%Lumber &panel: 41%Pulp &paper: 55%Other: 4%Petroleumproducts:34%Biofuels:17%Chemicals:17%Plastics:11%Crude:21%Petroleumproducts:31%Biofuels:15%Chemicals:15%Plastics:8%Crude:31%Petroleumproducts:32%Biofuels:16%Chemicals:17%Plastics:8%Crude:27% CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 35
Petroleum products consist of commodities such as liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG"), fuel oil, asphalt, gasoline, condensate (diluent), and lubricant oils. The
majority of the Company’s western Canadian energy traffic originates in the Alberta Industrial Heartland, Canada's largest hydrocarbon processing region, and
Saskatchewan. The Bakken formation region in Saskatchewan and North Dakota is another source of condensate, LPG, and other refined petroleum.
Interchanges with several rail interline partners give the Company access to destination and export markets in the U.S. West Coast, the U.S. Midwest, and
Mexico, as well as the Texas and Louisiana petrochemical corridor and port connections.
Crude moves from production facilities throughout Alberta, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan. CP provides efficient routes to refining markets in the Gulf Coast,
the U.S. Northeast, and the West Coast through connections with our railway partners.
The Company’s chemical traffic includes products such as ethylene glycol, caustic soda, sulphuric acid, methanol, styrene, and soda ash. These shipments
originate from western Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Midwest, and eastern Canada, and move to end markets in Canada, the U.S. and overseas.
CP's biofuels traffic originates mainly from facilities in the U.S. Midwest, shipping primarily to destinations in the U.S. Northeast.
The most commonly shipped plastics products are polyethylene and polypropylene. Approximately half of the Company’s plastics traffic originates in central and
northern Alberta and moves to various North American destinations.
Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
The Company’s Metals, minerals and consumer products business represented approximately 22% of Merchandise revenues, and was 8% of total Freight
revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Metals, minerals and consumer products freight revenues generated from aggregates
(excluding frac sand), steel, frac sand, food and consumer products, and non-ferrous metals transportation in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Metals, Minerals & Consumer
Products Revenues
(22% of Merchandise Revenues;
8% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Metals, Minerals & Consumer
Products Revenues
(26% of Merchandise Revenues;
10% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Metals, Minerals & Consumer
Products Revenues
(30% of Merchandise Revenues;
11% of Freight Revenues)
Aggregate products include coarse particulate and composite materials such as cement, limestone, clay, and gypsum. Cement is the leading commodity within
aggregates, and is shipped directly from production facilities in Alberta, Québec, and Ontario to energy and construction projects in the U.S. Midwest, Canadian
Prairies, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
The majority of frac sand originates at mines located along the Company’s network in Wisconsin and moves to the Bakken, Marcellus Shale, Permian Basin,
and other shale formations across North America.
CP transports steel in various forms from mills in the U.S. Midwest, Ontario, and Saskatchewan to a variety of industrial users. The Company carries base
metals such as aluminum, zinc, and lead. CP also moves ores from mines to smelters and refineries for processing, and the processed metal to automobile and
consumer products manufacturers.
Food, consumer, and other products traffic consists of a diverse mix of goods, including food products, railway equipment, building materials, and waste
products.
Frac sand: 13%Steel: 29%Food,consumer &other: 19%Aggregates(excl. fracsand): 33%Mines &metals: 6%Frac sand: 26%Steel: 26%Food,consumer &other: 15%Aggregates(excl. fracsand): 29%Mines &metals: 4%Frac sand: 30%Steel: 27%Food,consumer& other:14%Aggregates(excl. fracsand): 25%Mines &metals: 4%
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Automotive
The Company’s Automotive business represented approximately 12% of Merchandise revenues, and was 4% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Automotive freight revenues generated by movements of finished vehicles from Canadian, U.S.,
overseas, and Mexican origins, machinery, and parts and other in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Automotive Revenues
(12% of Merchandise Revenues;
4% of Freight Revenues)
2019 Automotive Revenues
(12% of Merchandise Revenues;
5% of Freight Revenues)
2018 Automotive Revenues
(12% of Merchandise Revenues;
5% of Freight Revenues)
CP’s Automotive portfolio consists of four finished vehicle traffic components: Canadian-produced vehicles that ship to the U.S. from Ontario production
facilities; U.S.-produced vehicles that ship within the U.S. as well as cross border shipments to Canadian markets; vehicles from overseas that move through the
Port of Vancouver to eastern Canadian markets; and Mexican-produced vehicles that ship to the U.S. and Canada. In addition to finished vehicles, CP ships
machinery, pre-owned vehicles, and automotive parts. A comprehensive network of automotive compounds is utilized to facilitate final delivery of vehicles to
dealers throughout Canada and in the U.S.
INTERMODAL
The Company’s Intermodal business represented approximately 21% of total Freight revenues in 2020.
The following charts compare the percentage of the Company's Intermodal freight revenues generated from Canada, ports, cross border transportation, other
international, and U.S. in 2020, 2019 and 2018:
2020 Intermodal Revenues
2019 Intermodal Revenues
2018 Intermodal Revenues
(21% of Freight Revenues)
(21% of Freight Revenues)
(22% of Freight Revenues)
Domestic intermodal freight consists primarily of manufactured consumer products that are predominantly moved in 53-foot containers within North America.
International intermodal freight moves in marine containers to and from ports and North American inland markets.
Canada:52%U.S.: 25%Mexico:5%Overseas:15%Machinery: 1%Parts &other:2%Canada:52%U.S.: 26%Mexico:4%Overseas:12%Machinery: 4%Parts &other:2%Canada:56%U.S.: 25%Mexico:4%Overseas: 9%Machinery: 4%Parts &other:2%DomesticCanada:53%Domestic crossborder and U.S.:5%Ports: 40%Otherinternational:2%DomesticCanada:52%Domestic crossborder and U.S.:5%Ports: 41%Otherinternational:2%DomesticCanada:50%Domestic crossborder and U.S.:8%Ports: 40%Otherinternational:2% CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 37
CP’s domestic intermodal business moves goods from a broad spectrum of industries including wholesale, retail, food, forest products, and various other
commodities. Key service factors in domestic intermodal include consistent on-time delivery, the ability to provide door-to-door service, and the availability of
value-added services. The majority of the Company’s domestic intermodal business originates in Canada, where CP markets its services directly to retailers and
manufacturers, providing complete door-to-door service and maintaining direct relationships with its customers. In the U.S., the Company’s service is delivered
mainly through intermodal marketing companies.
CP’s international intermodal business consists primarily of containerized traffic moving between the ports of Vancouver, Montréal, Saint John, and inland
points across Canada and the U.S. Import traffic from the Port of Vancouver is mainly long-haul business destined for eastern Canada and the U.S. Midwest
and Northeast. CP works closely with the Port of Montréal, a major year-round East Coast gateway to Europe, to serve markets primarily in the U.S. Midwest
and Canada. CP's access to the Port of Saint John provides the fastest rail service from the east coast to the Canadian and U.S. Midwest markets for import and
export cargo from Europe, South America, and Asia.
Fuel Cost Adjustment Program
The short-term volatility in fuel prices may adversely or positively impact revenues. CP employs a fuel cost adjustment program designed to respond to
fluctuations in fuel prices and help reduce volatility to changing fuel prices. Fuel surcharge revenues are earned on individual shipments and are based primarily
on the price of On-Highway Diesel. As such, fuel surcharge revenues are a function of freight volumes and fuel prices. Fuel surcharge revenues accounted for
approximately 4% of the Company's Freight revenues in 2020. The Company is also subject to carbon taxation systems and levies in some jurisdictions in which
it operates, the costs of which are passed on to the shipper. As such, fuel surcharge revenue includes carbon taxes and levy recoveries.
Freight revenues included fuel surcharge revenues of $297 million in 2020, a decrease of $167 million, or 36%, from $464 million in the same period of 2019.
This decrease was primarily due to lower fuel prices. This decrease was partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program and
increased carbon tax recoveries.
Non-freight Revenues
Non-freight revenues accounted for approximately 2% of the Company’s Total revenues in 2020. Non-freight revenues are generated from leasing certain
assets; other arrangements, including logistical services and contracts with passenger service operators; and switching fees.
Significant Customers
For each of the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the company's revenues and operations were not dependent on any major customers.
Competition
The Company is in the ground transportation and logistics business. The Company sees competition in this segment from other railways, motor carriers, ship
and barge operators, and pipelines. Depending on the specific market, competing railways, motor carriers, and other competitors may exert pressure on price
and service levels. The Company continually evaluates the market needs and the competition. The Company responds as it deems appropriate to provide
competitive services to the market. This includes developing new offerings such as transload facilities, new train services, and other logistics services.
Seasonality
Volumes and revenues from certain goods are stronger during different periods of the year. First-quarter revenues are typically lower mainly due to winter
weather conditions, closure of the Port of Thunder Bay, and reduced transportation of retail goods. Second and third quarter revenues generally improve
compared to the first quarter, as fertilizer volumes are typically highest during the second quarter and demand for construction-related goods is generally
highest in the third quarter. Revenues are typically strongest in the fourth quarter, primarily as a result of the transportation of grain after the harvest, fall
fertilizer programs, and increased demand for retail goods moved by rail. Operating income is also affected by seasonal fluctuations. Operating income is
typically lowest in the first quarter, due to lower freight revenue and higher operating costs associated with winter conditions.
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Government Regulation
The Company’s railway operations are subject to extensive federal laws, regulations, and rules in both Canada and the U.S., which directly affect how
operations and business activities are managed.
Economic Regulation - Canada
The Company’s rail operations in Canada are subject to economic regulation by the Canadian Transportation Agency (the "Agency”) as delegated by the
Canada Transportation Act. The Canada Transportation Act indirectly regulates rates by providing remedies for freight rates, including ancillary charges,
remedies for level of service, long-haul interswitching rates, and regulated interswitching rates in Canada. The CTA regulates the MRE for the
movement of export grain, construction and abandonment of railways, commuter and passenger access, and noise and vibration-related disputes.
In 2018, the Transportation Modernization Act became law. The legislation amended the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act ("RSA"),
among other Acts, to (1) replace the previous 160 kilometre extended interswitching limit and the competitive line rate provisions with a new long-haul
interswitching regime; (2) modify the existing Level of Service remedy for shippers by instructing the Agency to determine, upon receipt of a complaint, if a
railway company is fulfilling its common carrier obligation to the “highest level of service that is reasonable in the circumstances”; (3) allow the existing
Service Level Agreement arbitration remedy to include the consideration of reciprocal financial penalties; (4) increase the threshold for summary Final Offer
Arbitration from $750,000 to $2 million; (5) bifurcate the Volume-Related Composite Price Index component of the annual MRE determination for
transportation of regulated grain, to encourage hopper car investment by CP and Canadian National Railway ("CN"); (6) mandate the installation of
locomotive voice and video recorders ("LVVRs"), with statutory permission for random access by railway companies and Transport Canada ("TC") to the
LVVR data in order to proactively strengthen railway safety in Canada; and (7) compel railways to provide additional data to the federal government.
Economic Regulation - U.S.
The Company’s U.S. rail operations are subject to economic regulation by the Surface Transportation Board (the “STB”). The STB provides economic
regulatory oversight and administers Title 49 of the United States Code and related Code of Federal Regulations. The STB has jurisdiction over railroad rate
and service issues and proposed railroad mergers and other transactions.
The STB Reauthorization Act of 2015 resulted in numerous changes to the structure and composition of the STB, removing it from under the Department of
Transport and establishing the STB as an independent U.S. agency, as well as increasing STB Board membership from three to five members. Notably, the
law vests in the STB certain limited enforcement powers, by authorizing it to investigate rail carrier violations on the STB Board’s own initiative. The law also
requires the STB to establish a voluntary binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and practice disputes.
Safety Regulation - Canada
The Company’s operations in Canada are subject to safety regulatory oversight by TC pursuant to the RSA. The RSA regulates safety-related aspects of
railway operations in Canada, including the delegation of inspection, investigation and enforcement powers to TC. TC is also responsible for overseeing the
transportation of dangerous goods as set out under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act ("TDGA").
After the tragic accident in Lac-Mégantic, Québec, in July 2013 involving a non-related short-line railway company, the Government of Canada implemented
several measures pursuant to the RSA and the TDGA. These modifications implemented changes with respect to rules associated with securing unattended
trains; the classification of crude being imported, handled, offered for transport, or transported; and the provision of information to municipalities through
which dangerous goods are transported by rail. The U.S. federal government has taken similar actions. These changes did not have a material impact on
CP’s operating practices.
In 2015, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act became law. The legislation sets out minimum insurance requirements
for federally regulated railways based on amounts of crude and toxic inhalation hazards ("TIH") or poisonous inhalation hazards moved. It also imposes
strict liability; limits railway liability to the minimum insurance level; mandates the creation of a fund paid for by levies on crude shipments, to be utilized for
damages beyond a railway's liability; allows railways and insurers to maintain rights to pursue other parties (subrogation); and prevents shifting liability to
shippers from railways except through written agreement.
The Company is allocating resources, including working with public and private rail crossing owners, to meet the Grade Crossings Regulations, under the
RSA, which came into force in 2014. The regulations require existing crossings to meet specified safety standards by November 2021.
On November 25, 2020, the Minister of Transport announced updated Duty and Rest Period Rules for Railway Operating Employees. The new rules, founded
on modern-day fatigue management principles, reduce the length of a duty period and increase the length of the minimum rest period between shifts. The
rules establish limits on the total number of duty hours, 60 hours in a seven-day period and 192 hours in a 28-day period. These requirements will be phased
in 30 months from the date of the announcement. The new rules also require federally regulated railways, including the Company, to complete a Fatigue
Management Plan by November 25, 2021, and implement the Fitness for Duty provisions by November 25, 2022.
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Safety Regulation - U.S.
The Company’s U.S. operations are subject to safety regulations enforced by the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), and the Pipelines and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”). The FRA regulates safety-related aspects of the Company’s railway operations in the U.S. under the Federal
Railroad Safety Act, as well as rail portions of other safety statutes. The PHMSA regulates the safe transportation of all hazardous materials by rail.
On October 29, 2015, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 ("STEA") was signed into law. The law extends, by three years, the deadline for the
U.S. rail industry to implement Positive Train Control (“PTC”), a set of highly advanced technologies designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, speed-
related derailments, and other accidents caused by human error by determining the precise location, direction and speed of trains, warning train
operators of potential problems, and taking immediate action if an operator does not respond. Legislation passed by the U.S. Congress in 2008
mandated that PTC systems be operable by the end of 2015 on rail lines used to transport passengers or toxic-by-inhalation materials. The STEA extended
the deadline to install and activate PTC to December 31, 2018, with an optional two-year extension (December 31, 2020) under certain circumstances. The
Company received the two-year extension to ensure safe and effective implementation of PTC on its rail network. CP successfully implemented PTC and was
PTC compliant as of December 1, 2020.
For further details on the capital expenditures associated with compliance with the PTC regulatory mandate, refer to Item 7. Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Various other regulators directly and indirectly affect the Company’s operations in areas such as health, safety, security, environmental, and other matters.
Environmental Laws and Regulations
The Company’s operations and real estate assets are subject to extensive federal, provincial, state, and local environmental laws and regulations governing
emissions to the air, management and remediation of historical contaminant sites, discharges to waters and the handling, storage, transportation, and
disposal of waste and other materials. If the Company is found to have violated such laws or regulations, it could have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s business, financial condition, or operating results. In addition, in operating a railway, it is possible that releases of hazardous materials during
derailments or other accidents may occur that could cause harm to human health or to the environment. Costs of remediation, damages and changes in
regulations could materially affect the Company’s operating results, financial condition, and reputation.
The Company has implemented an Environmental Management System to facilitate the reduction of environmental risk. Specific environmental programs are
in place to address areas such as air emissions, wastewater, management of vegetation, chemicals and waste, storage tanks, and fueling facilities. CP has
also undertaken environmental impact assessments and risk assessments to identify, prevent, and mitigate environmental risks. There is continued focus on
preventing spills and other incidents that have a negative impact on the environment. There is an established strategic emergency response contractor
network, and spill equipment kits are located across Canada and the U.S. to ensure a rapid and efficient response in the event of an environmental incident.
In addition, emergency preparedness and response plans are regularly updated and tested. In 2020, updates to CP's comprehensive oil spill response plan
were made in accordance with the changes in the PHMSA regulations.
The Company has developed an environmental audit program that comprehensively, systematically, and regularly assesses the Company’s facilities for
compliance with legal requirements and the Company’s policies for conformance to accepted industry standards. Included in this is a corrective action follow-
up process and semi-annual review by senior management.
CP focuses on key strategies, identifying tactics and actions to support and operationalize our environmental commitments. The Company’s strategies
include:
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Implementing measures to minimize or prevent environmental impacts from our operations and facilities, and to ensure compliance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations;
Maintaining an Environmental Management System to provide consistent, effective guidance and resources to CP employees in regard to
the management of air emissions, dangerous goods and waste materials, emergency preparedness and response, petroleum products
management, and water and wastewater systems;
Reducing environmental and safety risk through business processes to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts related to all
CP operations and activities;
Ensuring that new or altered operations and other business activities are evaluated, planned, permitted in accordance with applicable
regulations, and executed to mitigate environmental risk;
Engaging with relevant stakeholders to consider and discuss CP’s environmental management practices and environmental issues and
concerns associated with our operations;
Employing best practices, proven technologies, and safe operating standards for activities involving elevated environmental risk; and
Planning and preparing for emergency responses to ensure all appropriate steps are taken in the event of a derailment, spill, or other
incident involving a release to the environment.
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Security
CP is subject to statutory and regulatory directives in Canada and the U.S. that address security concerns. CP plays a critical role in the North American
transportation system. Rail lines, facilities and equipment, including railcars carrying hazardous materials, could be direct targets or indirect casualties of
terrorist attacks, actions by criminal and non-criminal organizations, and activities by individuals. Regulations by the U.S. Department of Transportation and
the Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. include speed restrictions, chain of custody and security measures, which can impact service and increase
costs for the transportation of hazardous materials, especially TIH materials. New regulations published by TC under the TDGA have added requirements for
railway companies to take actions to mitigate security risks of transporting dangerous goods by rail. In addition, insurance premiums for some or all of the
Company’s current coverage could increase significantly, or certain coverage may not be available to the Company in the future. While CP will continue to
work closely with Canadian and U.S. government agencies, future decisions by these agencies on security matters or decisions by the industry in response to
security threats to the North American rail network could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, or operating results.
CP takes the following security measures:
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CP employs its own police service that works closely with communities and other law enforcement and government agencies to promote railway safety
and infrastructure security. As a railway law enforcement agency, CP Police Services is headquartered in Calgary, with police officers assigned to over
25 field offices responsible for railway police operations in six Canadian provinces and 14 U.S. states. CP Police Services operates on the CP rail
network as well as in areas where CP has non-railway operations;
CP’s Police Communication Centre (“PCC”) operates 24 hours a day. PCC receives reports of emergencies, dangerous or potentially dangerous
conditions, and other safety and security issues from our employees, the public, and law enforcement and other government officials. PCC ensures that
proper emergency responders are notified as well as governing bodies;
CP’s Security Management Plan is a comprehensive, risk-based plan modelled on and developed in conjunction with the security plan prepared by the
Association of American Railroads post-September 11, 2001. Under this plan, CP routinely examines and prioritizes railway assets, physical and cyber
vulnerabilities, and threats, as well as tests and revises measures to provide essential railway security. To address cyber security risks, CP implements
mitigation programs that evolve with the changing technology threat environment. The Company has also worked diligently to establish backup sites to
ensure a seamless transition in the event that the Company's operating systems are the target of a cyber-attack. By doing so, CP is able to maintain
network fluidity; and
CP security efforts consist of a wide variety of measures including employee training, periodic security assessments, engagement with our customers,
and training of emergency responders.
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Human Capital Management
CP is focused on attracting, developing, and retaining a resilient, high performing workforce that delivers on providing service for our customers. CP's culture
is guided by three core values: Accountability, Diversity, and Pride. These values drive our actions. Everything we do is grounded in precision scheduled
railroading and our five foundations of Provide Service, Control Costs, Optimize Assets, Operate Safely, and Develop People.
At CP, our approximately 12,000-strong team of railroaders across North America underpin CP’s success and bring value to our customers and shareholders.
Accordingly, Develop People is one foundation of how we do business, illustrating our focus and energy towards empowering our people, providing an
engaging culture and cultivating an industry leading team.
Total Employees and Workforce
An employee is defined by the Company as an individual currently engaged in full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment with CP. The total number of
employees as of December 31, 2020, was 11,890, a decrease of 804, or 6%, compared to 12,694 as at December 31, 2019, due to reduced workload as
measured in GTMs and more efficient resource planning.
Workforce is defined as total employees plus contractors and consultants. The total workforce as at December 31, 2020 was 11,904, a decrease of 828, or
7%, compared to 12,732 as at December 31, 2019, due to more efficient resource planning. .
Unionized Workforce
Class I railways are party to collective bargaining agreements with various labour unions. The majority of CP's employees belong to labour unions and are
subject to these agreements. CP manages collaborative relationships with union members in both Canada and the U.S.
CP employs approximately 12,000 active employees across North America with three-quarters based in Canada and the remainder in the United States.
Unionized employees represent nearly 72% of our workforce and are represented by 36 active bargaining units.
Canada
Within Canada there are eight bargaining units representing approximately 6,600 Canadian unionized active employees. From time to time, we negotiate to
renew collective agreements with various unionized groups of employees. In such cases, the collective agreements remain in effect until the bargaining
process has been exhausted (pursuant to the Canada Labour Code). One agreement is pending ratification and one other remains open for renewal and is
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under negotiation as of December 31, 2020. Agreements are in place with the other six bargaining units in Canada, two are effective until December 31,
2021, and four are effective until 2022.
U.S.
In the U.S., there are currently 28 active bargaining units on three subsidiary railroads representing nearly 1,900 unionized active employees. Nine
agreements are open for amendment and are under negotiation at this time. 15 agreements will become amendable in 2021 and one in 2022. Negotiations
have been concluded with respect to the remaining three agreements which will expire beyond 2022.
Health and Safety
CP is an industry leader in rail safety and we are committed to protecting our employees, our communities, our environment, and our customers’ goods. This
is CP's 15th consecutive year as industry leader in train accident statistics. Operate Safely is one of our five foundations of successful railroading and it starts
with knowing and following the rules. Aside from running trains, many of our employees work in yards, terminals, and shops across our network with
machinery and heavy equipment, or in extreme weather conditions. Their safety and security is of utmost importance to CP and is foundational to the way
we view employee safety education and training. CP HomeSafeTM is an initiative designed to improve our safety culture by tapping into the human side of
safety and promoting both safety engagement and feedback. HomeSafeTM puts everyone on the same level and empowers all employees to begin a safety
conversation, no matter the rank or position. Safety performance is disclosed publicly on a quarterly basis using standardized metrics set out by the FRA.
Additional information on FRA safety measures is included in Performance Indicators in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
Talent Management
CP’s approach for talent management begins with our Human Resources department, which oversees recruitment, hiring, development, engagement, and
retention with the current and future workforce and leadership of CP.
The Management Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews and informs CP’s compensation plan and programming, and
makes recommendations to the Board on succession planning for senior management and processes to identify, develop, and retain executive talent.
Additionally, as part of CP’s succession planning program, senior leaders are actively engaged in building the pool of future leaders, and present their
development plans to the Board.
CP maintains a number of internal policies related to recruitment, relocation, compensation, employment equity, and diversity and inclusion. The effective
implementation of these policies alongside our ongoing workforce initiatives ensures CP’s attraction and recruitment, employee development, succession,
engagement, and diversity and inclusion practices are consistent and aligned with CP’s commitments, foundations and values.
Attraction and Recruitment
With a rail network spanning Canada and the U.S., we employ a number of recruitment and retention tactics to attract the best and diverse talent across
North America. CP offers many rewarding career opportunities in a variety of roles within the organization in both operating and support functions. We base
our recruitment strategy on workforce planning needs, and our focus is on ensuring that we have a diverse candidate pool to fill our open positions.
CP recognizes the valuable skills and experience that veterans have gained from serving their country. Our veteran program was recognized as part of
Canada's Best Diversity Employers® of 2020 and we were named part of the top 10 Military Friendly® employers in the U.S. for 2021.
CP tracks recruitment performance and success rates to better understand which tactics, benefits, and strategic partnerships are most successful in bringing
in and retaining new talent.
Talent Development & Succession
As part of our core foundation and commitment to Develop People, we encourage all employees to take an active role in their career planning and
development. We believe that investing in our employees leads to improved workplace morale and fosters a supportive working environment.
Training and Development
CP offers a variety of training courses through our Learning Management System that provides online and technical training, including mandatory, role-
specific and voluntary courses. This enables our employees to succeed in their current roles and prepares them for career advancement opportunities.
Non-union employees also complete annual performance management and development action plans with their supervisors to set individual goals and track
progress against Company expectations as well as long-term career goals.
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CP offers key development programs for current and emerging leaders. For our Operations groups, CP’s Leadership Management Trainee program provides
internal and external candidates with comprehensive training on the critical skills necessary for railway operations and people leadership. Upon successful
completion of the six to seven month program, participants qualify for a variety of operations frontline leader roles.
Leadership skills are long considered a core trait of CP employees. We encourage staff to develop leadership expertise as part of ongoing training and
development through regular performance reviews and CP-specific skill development programs. Our Consequence Leadership training program focuses on
creating a high-performance culture and feedback-rich environment at CP. The online learning module and interactive workshops introduce a practical set of
tools and thought processes for instilling communications skills and management capabilities in our leaders and our employees. The goal is to create a
constructive environment that improves bottom-line results and enables employees to perform at their best. To complement the Consequence Leadership
training program, CP has developed in-house training to enhance leadership capabilities among leaders across the organization to ensure a long-term focus
on our foundation to Develop People. For employees interested in further developing their leadership skills, CP also offers on-demand learning through
Harvard ManageMentor.
Succession Management
CP undergoes extensive succession planning for both executive and management level positions. We measure the retention of our most critical positions
and develop potential successors to be ready to fill critical roles as soon as positions become available. Looking ahead, CP is developing succession and
development goals for the many high-potential successors for all critical positions, and will begin to measure the success rate of placing emerging leaders in
those key positions.
Retention & Engagement
CP’s career development programs and diverse and inclusive workplace culture help drive employee retention and engagement. In addition, we have
adopted a performance-based culture, and reward employees for dedication and hard work. CP’s competitive compensation and benefits packages are
benchmarked yearly to ensure they reflect changes in the market. CP offers employees a wellness and fitness subsidy program. Along with our community
investment programs, CP’s employee programs and resources illustrate our dedication to our employees’ well-being and satisfaction with their careers at CP.
CP periodically administers non-union surveys to measure employee perspectives and engagement. In 2019, we administered a new Employee Perspective
survey to continue gathering actionable data regarding employee satisfaction and engagement, and to gain insight into what motivates and inspires our
employees. These surveys help CP to better tailor our development and retention efforts.
Employee recognition programs are in place to celebrate wins and highlight the great work of our employees. CP’s CEO on the Spot awards, Annual Safety
Awards and Broken Wheel Awards recognize good performance, heroic acts, milestones, and safety excellence with cash rewards. In addition, CP’s annual
CEO Awards of Excellence and gala recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to exemplify CP’s five foundations and support
our focus on providing superior service to our customers and driving value for our shareholders.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is one of our core values at CP. We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enhance creativity and innovation and
encourage diversity of thought in the workplace. Fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel empowered to strive for and achieve success
supports our high-performance culture and is integral to our growth and success as an organization.
CP recognizes the importance of Board member diversity as a critical component of objective oversight and continuous improvement. As of December 31,
2020, women represented 46% of CP's 2020 Board Membership.
CP has regulatory requirements to report on workforce diversity representation in Canada (Employment Equity Act) and the U.S. (Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission). CP currently collects diversity data on the following categories: women, persons with disabilities, minorities (visible minorities),
and Indigenous peoples (Canada) from employees through voluntary self-disclosure. CP continues to focus our efforts on attracting, recruiting, and
developing a diverse workforce. This data is shared in various disclosures and government reporting, internally with employees and leaders as well as our
Board of Directors.
Year over Year Diversity Representation
Canada and U.S. Diversity Percentages(1)
Women
Persons with disabilities
Minorities (visible minorities)(2)
Indigenous peoples (Canada only)
(1) Percentages are based on total workforce (total number of active employees) at year-end.
(2) Minority is a term used in the U.S., Visible Minority is a term used in Canada.
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2020
10%
3%
13%
3%
2019
10%
3%
13%
4%
2018
10%
2%
13%
3%
CP continues to work collaboratively with our employees, communities along our network, and partner organizations in Canada and the U.S. to progress and
support CP’s commitment toward a more representative and inclusive workplace. Some of our initiatives include:
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Establishing three diversity councils (Indigenous, Gender and Racial). Each council is chaired by a CP executive and represents a diverse group of
employees. The councils work to ensure we consider diversity and inclusion when we make decisions, provide feedback on corporate directions and
promote initiatives that relate to each council’s area of focus;
Continuing our existing partnerships with associations and organizations that attract, recruit, and support skilled immigrants, transitioning veterans,
persons with disabilities, and women;
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• Working with Indigenous groups to develop relationships that are more meaningful, create targeted outreach programs and employment opportunities,
and better understand their history, culture, and opportunities for collaboration.
Supporting the development and advancement of women at CP; and
Increasing employee awareness regarding CP’s workplace diversity and inclusion practices through communications, education, and training.
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Further, CP recently published a Diversity Commitment. This commitment re-enforces the efforts we have made, and will continue to make, in our journey to
becoming a more diverse and inclusive company, one that we and those we do business with are proud to be a part.
We pride ourselves on offering a diverse workplace with a variety of careers in both our corporate and field locations. We recruit and hire talent based on
relevant skills and experience, and seek to attract the highest quality candidates regardless of gender, age, cultural heritage, or ethnic origin. One of our
primary objectives is attracting, recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce representative of the communities in which we operate.
Available Information
CP makes available on or through its website www.cpr.ca free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports
on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our website also contains charters for each of the committees of our Board of Directors, our corporate governance
guidelines and our Code of Business Ethics. This Form 10-K and other SEC filings made by CP are also accessible through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
The Company has included the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") certifications regarding the Company's public disclosure
required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and applicable securities laws in Canada as Exhibits to this annual report.
All references to our websites contained herein do not constitute incorporation by reference of information contained on such websites and such information
should not be considered part of this document.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risks set forth in the following risk factors could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations,
and liquidity, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the Company's forward-looking statements and forward-
looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements").
The information set forth in this Item 1A. Risk Factors should be read in conjunction with the rest of the information included in this annual report, including
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Business Risks
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected and may continue to negatively affect the Company's business and operating results.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer demand resulted in lower volumes in several of the Company's lines of business, including Energy,
chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. The future impacts of COVID-19 on the Company's business or operating
and financial results are unpredictable and cannot be identified or assessed with certainty at this time. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the
global economy and resulted in a widespread economic downturn which has adversely impacted and could continue to adversely impact demand for our
services and otherwise cause interruptions, including fluctuations to commodity prices, disruptions or restrictions on the ability to transport freight in the
ordinary course, temporary closures of facilities and ports, or the facilities and ports of our customers, partners, suppliers or other third-party service
providers, and/or changes to export/import restrictions. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has impacted and may continue to impact the seasonal trends
that typically characterize our revenues and operating income. There is no assurance that the outbreak will not continue to have a material and adverse
impact on our business or results of operations. Additionally, our operations could be further negatively affected if a significant number of our employees are
unable to perform their normal duties, including because of contracting COVID-19 or based on further direction from governments, public health authorities
or regulatory agencies. The extent of the impact, if any, will depend on developments, many of which are beyond our control, including actions taken by
governments, financial institutions, monetary policy authorities, and public health authorities to contain and respond to public health concerns and general
economic conditions as a result of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic may also result in continued substantial market volatility and declines, which
could adversely impact future net periodic benefit costs and funding requirements of CP’s pension plans. Furthermore, certain impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic, including demand for our services and to economic conditions generally, could continue following the pandemic or the expiration or termination
of government actions in respect of the pandemic.
We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required or recommended by
federal, provincial, state or local authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners, suppliers, shareholders
and other stakeholders. We cannot be certain of potential effects that any such alterations or modifications may have on our business or operating and
financial results in future fiscal periods.
To the extent COVID-19 adversely affects our business or operating and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks
described above and below.
As a common carrier, the Company is required by law to transport dangerous goods and hazardous materials, which could expose the
Company to significant costs and claims. Railways, including CP, are legally required to transport dangerous goods and hazardous materials as part of
their common carrier obligations regardless of risk or potential exposure to loss. CP transports dangerous goods and hazardous materials, including but not
limited to crude oil, ethanol and TIH materials such as chlorine gas and anhydrous ammonia. A train accident involving hazardous materials could result in
significant claims against CP arising from personal injury, property or natural resource damage, environmental penalties and remediation obligations. Such
claims, if insured, could exceed the existing insurance coverage commercially available to CP, which could have a material adverse effect on CP’s financial
condition, operating results, and liquidity. CP is also required to comply with rules and regulations regarding the handling of dangerous goods and
hazardous materials in Canada and the U.S. Noncompliance with these rules and regulations can subject the Company to significant penalties and could
factor in litigation arising out of a train accident. Changes to these rules and regulations could also increase operating costs, reduce operating efficiencies
and impact service delivery.
The Company is subject to significant governmental legislation and regulation over commercial, operating and environmental matters.
The Company’s railway operations are subject to extensive federal laws, regulations and rules in both Canada and the U.S. Operations are subject to
economic and safety regulations in Canada primarily by the Agency and TC. The Company’s U.S. operations are subject to economic and safety regulation by
the STB and the FRA. Various other regulators directly and indirectly affect the Company’s operations in areas such as health, safety, security, environmental
and other matters. Additional economic regulation of the rail industry by these regulators or the Canadian and U.S. federal and state or provincial legislative
bodies, whether under new or existing laws, could have a significant negative impact on the Company’s ability to determine prices for rail services and result
in a material adverse effect in the future on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations, and liquidity in a particular year or quarter. This
potential material adverse effect could also result in reduced capital spending on the Company’s rail network or in abandonment of lines.
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The Company’s compliance with safety and security regulations may result in increased capital expenditures and operating costs. For example, compliance
with the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 has resulted in additional capital expenditures associated with the statutorily mandated implementation of
PTC. In addition to increased capital expenditures, implementation of such regulations may result in reduced operational efficiency and service levels, as well
as increased operating expenses.
The Company’s operations are subject to extensive federal, state, provincial and local environmental laws concerning, among other matters, emissions to the
air, land and water and the handling of hazardous materials and wastes. Violation of these laws and regulations can result in significant fines and penalties,
as well as other potential impacts on CP’s operations. These laws can impose strict, and in some circumstances, joint and several liability on both current and
former owners, and on operators of facilities. Such environmental liabilities may also be raised by adjacent landowners or third parties. In addition, in
operating a railway, it is possible that releases of hazardous materials during derailments or other accidents may occur that could cause harm to human
health or to the environment. Costs of remediation, damages and changes in regulations could materially affect the Company’s operating results and
reputation. The Company has been, and may in the future be, subject to allegations or findings to the effect that it has violated, or is strictly liable under,
environmental laws or regulations. The Company currently has obligations at existing sites for investigation, remediation and monitoring, and will likely have
obligations at other sites in the future. The actual costs associated with both current and long-term liabilities may vary from the Company’s estimates due to
a number of factors including, but not limited to changes in: the content or interpretation of environmental laws and regulations; required remedial actions;
technology associated with site investigation or remediation; and the involvement and financial viability of other parties that may be responsible for portions
of those liabilities.
The Company faces competition from other transportation providers and failure to compete effectively could adversely affect financial
results. The Company faces significant competition for freight transportation in Canada and the U.S., including competition from other railways, motor
carriers, ship and barge operators, and pipelines. Competition is based mainly on quality of service, freight rates and access to markets. Other transportation
modes generally use public rights-of-way that are built and maintained by government entities, while CP and other railways must use internal resources to
build and maintain their rail networks. Competition with the trucking industry is generally based on freight rates, flexibility of service and transit time
performance. Any future improvements or expenditures materially increasing the quality or reducing the cost of alternative modes of transportation, or
legislation that eliminates or significantly reduces the burden of the size or weight limitations currently applicable to trucking carriers, could have a material
adverse effect on CP's financial results.
The operations of carriers with which the Company interchanges may adversely affect operations. The Company's ability to provide rail services to customers
in Canada and the U.S. also depends upon its ability to maintain cooperative relationships with connecting carriers with respect to, among other matters,
revenue division, car supply and locomotive availability, data exchange and communications, reciprocal switching, interchange, and trackage rights.
Deterioration in the operations or services provided by connecting carriers, or in the Company's relationship with those connecting carriers, could result in
CP's inability to meet customers' demands or require the Company to use alternate train routes, which could result in significant additional costs and
network inefficiencies and adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition.
The Company may be subject to litigation and other claims that could result in significant expenditures. By nature of its operations, the
Company is exposed to potential for litigation and other claims, including personal injury claims, labour and employment disputes, commercial and contract
disputes, environmental liability, freight claims and property damage claims. Accruals are made in accordance with applicable accounting standards and
based on an ongoing assessment of the likelihood of success of the claim together with an evaluation of the damages or other monetary relief sought.
Material changes to litigation trends, a catastrophic rail incident or series of incidents involving freight loss, property damage, personal injury, environmental
liability, or other claims, and other significant matters could have a material adverse impact to the Company's results of operations, financial position and
liquidity, in each case, to the extent not covered by insurance.
The Company may be affected by acts of terrorism, war, or risk of war. CP plays a critical role in the North American transportation system and
therefore could become the target for acts of terrorism or war. CP is also involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, which could result in CP's
equipment or infrastructure being direct targets or indirect casualties of terrorist attacks. Acts of terrorism, or other similar events, any government response
thereto, and war or risk of war could cause significant business interruption to CP and may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, financial
condition and liquidity.
Severe weather or natural disasters could result in significant business interruptions and costs to the Company. CP is exposed to severe
weather conditions and natural disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, avalanches, mudslides, extreme temperatures and significant
precipitation that may cause business interruptions that can adversely affect the Company’s entire rail network. This could result in increased costs, increased
liabilities and decreased revenues, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity.
Insurance maintained by the Company to protect against loss of business and other related consequences resulting from these natural occurrences is subject
to coverage limitations, depending on the nature of the risk insured. This insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of the Company's damages or damages
to others, and may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates. Even with insurance, if any natural occurrence leads to a catastrophic
interruption of services, the Company may not be able to restore services without a significant interruption in operations.
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Human Capital Risks
The availability of qualified personnel could adversely affect the Company's operations. Changes in employee demographics, training
requirements and the availability of qualified personnel, particularly locomotive engineers and trainpersons, could negatively impact the Company’s ability to
meet demand for rail services. Unpredictable increases in the demand for rail services may increase the risk of having insufficient numbers of trained
personnel, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. In addition, changes in
operations and other technology improvements may significantly impact the number of employees required to meet the demand for rail services.
Strikes or work stoppages could adversely affect the Company's operations. Class I railways are party to collective bargaining agreements with
various labour unions. The majority of CP's employees belong to labour unions and are subject to these agreements. Disputes with regard to the terms of
these agreements or the Company's potential inability to negotiate acceptable contracts with these unions could result in, among other things, strikes, work
stoppages, slowdowns or lockouts, which could cause a significant disruption of the Company's operations and have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. Additionally, future national labour agreements, or provisions of labour agreements related
to health care, could significantly increase the Company's costs for health and welfare benefits, which could have a material adverse impact on its financial
condition and liquidity.
Volatility Risks
The Company may be affected by fluctuating fuel prices. Fuel expense constitutes a significant portion of the Company’s operating costs. Fuel prices
can be subject to dramatic fluctuations, and significant price increases could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. The
Company currently employs a fuel cost adjustment program to help reduce volatility in changing fuel prices, but the Company cannot be certain that it will
always be able to fully mitigate rising or elevated fuel costs through this program. Factors affecting fuel prices include worldwide oil demand, international
politics, weather, refinery capacity, supplier and upstream outages, unplanned infrastructure failures, environmental and sustainability policies, and labour
and political instability.
Technology Risks
The Company relies on technology and technological improvements to operate its business. Information technology is critical to all aspects of
CP’s business. If the Company were to experience a significant disruption or failure of one or more of its information technology or communications systems
(either as a result of an intentional cyber or malicious act, or an unintentional error) it could result in service interruptions or other failures, misappropriation
of confidential information and deficiencies, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, and
liquidity. If CP is unable to acquire or implement new technology, the Company may suffer a competitive disadvantage, which could also have an adverse
effect on its results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity.
Supply Chain Risks
Disruptions within the supply chain could negatively affect the Company's operational efficiencies and increase costs. The North American
transportation system is integrated. CP’s operations and service may be negatively impacted by service disruptions of other transportation links, such as
ports, handling facilities, customer facilities and other railways. A prolonged service disruption at one of these entities could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity.
The Company is dependent on certain key suppliers of core railway equipment and materials that could result in increased price
volatility or significant shortages of materials, which could adversely affect results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. Due
to the complexity and specialized nature of core railway equipment and infrastructure (including rolling stock equipment, locomotives, rail and ties), there
can be a limited number of suppliers of rail equipment and materials available. Should these specialized suppliers cease production or experience capacity or
supply shortages, this concentration of suppliers could result in CP experiencing cost increases or difficulty in obtaining rail equipment and materials, which
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. Additionally, CP’s operations are dependent on
the availability of diesel fuel. A significant fuel supply shortage arising from production decreases, increased demand in existing or emerging foreign markets,
disruption of oil imports, disruption of domestic refinery production, damage to refinery or pipeline infrastructure, political unrest, war or other factors could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and liquidity in a particular year or quarter.
General Risk Factors
Global Risks
Global economic conditions could negatively affect demand for commodities and other freight transported by the Company. A decline or
disruption in domestic, cross border or global economic conditions that affect the supply or demand for the commodities that CP transports may decrease
CP’s freight volumes and may result in a material adverse effect on CP’s financial or operating results and liquidity. Economic conditions resulting in
bankruptcies of one or more large customers could have a significant impact on CP's financial position, results of operations, and liquidity in a particular year
or quarter.
The Company may be directly and indirectly affected by the impacts of global climate change. There is potential for significant impacts to CP’s
business and rail infrastructure due to changes in global climate conditions. Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events such as
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flooding, storms and forest fires may result in substantial costs to respond during the event, to recover from the event and possibly to modify existing or
implementing new infrastructure to prevent recurrence. The Company is currently subject to emerging regulatory programs that place a price on carbon
emissions associated with railway operations in Canada. Government bodies at the provincial and federal level are imposing carbon taxation systems and
cap and trade market mechanisms in the Canadian jurisdictions in which CP operates. As a significant consumer of diesel fuel, an escalating price on carbon
emissions will lead to a corresponding increase of the Company’s business costs. Programs that place a price on carbon emissions or other government
restrictions on certain market sectors may further impact current and potential customers including thermal coal, petroleum crude oil and renewable fuel
sectors. Introduction of, or changes to, regulations by government bodies in response to these anticipated impacts could result in a significant increase in
expenses and could adversely affect our business performance, results of operations, financial position, and liquidity.
Liquidity Risks
The state of capital markets could adversely affect the Company's liquidity. Weakness in the capital and credit markets could negatively impact
the Company’s access to capital. From time to time, the Company relies on the capital markets to provide some of its capital requirements, including the
issuance of long-term debt instruments and commercial paper. Significant instability or disruptions of the capital markets and the credit markets, or
deterioration of the Company's financial condition due to internal or external factors could restrict or eliminate the Company's access to, and/or significantly
increase the cost of, various financing sources, including bank credit facilities and issuance of corporate bonds. Instability or disruptions of the capital
markets and deterioration of the Company's financial condition, alone or in combination, could also result in a reduction in the Company's credit rating to
below investment grade, which could also further prohibit or restrict the Company from accessing external sources of short-term and long-term debt
financing, and/or significantly increase the associated costs.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Network Geography
The Company’s network in Canada extends from the Port of Vancouver on Canada’s Pacific Coast to the Port of Montréal and eastern Québec up into the
Port of Saint John, New Brunswick via haulage, and to the U.S. industrial centres of Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Buffalo and Albany, New York;
Kansas City, Missouri; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Company’s network is composed of three primary corridors: Western, Central and Eastern.
The Western Corridor: Vancouver to Thunder Bay
Overview – The Western Corridor links Vancouver with Thunder Bay, which is the Western Canadian terminus of the Company’s Eastern Corridor. With
service through Calgary, the Western Corridor is an important part of the Company’s routes between Vancouver and the U.S. Midwest, and between
Vancouver and eastern Canada. The Western Corridor provides access to the Port of Thunder Bay, Canada’s primary Great Lakes bulk terminal.
Products – The Western Corridor is the Company’s primary route for bulk and resource products traffic from western Canada to the Port of Vancouver for
export. CP also handles significant volumes of international intermodal containers and domestic general merchandise traffic.
Feeder Lines – CP supports its Western Corridor with four significant feeder lines: the “Coal Route”, which links southeastern B.C. coal deposits to the
Western Corridor and to coal terminals at the Port of Vancouver; the “Edmonton-Calgary Route”, which provides rail access to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
(north of Edmonton, Alberta) in addition to the petrochemical facilities in central Alberta; the “Pacific CanAm Route”, which connects Calgary and Medicine
Hat in Alberta with Pacific Northwest rail routes at Kingsgate, B.C. via the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta; and the “North Main Line Route” that provides rail
service to customers between Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and Wetaskiwin, Alberta, including intermediate stations at Yorkton and Saskatoon in
Saskatchewan. This line is an important collector of Canadian grain and fertilizer, serving the potash mines located east and west of Saskatoon and many
high-throughput grain elevators and processing facilities. In addition, this line provides direct access to refining and upgrading facilities at Lloydminster,
Alberta, and western Canada’s largest pipeline terminal at Hardisty, Alberta.
Connections – The Company’s Western Corridor connects with the Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) at Kingsgate and with Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway ("BNSF") at Coutts, Alberta, and at New Westminster and Huntingdon in B.C. This corridor also connects with CN at many locations including
Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, Red Deer, Camrose, Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, Kamloops and several
locations in the Greater Vancouver area in B.C.
Yards and Repair Facilities – CP supports rail operations on the Western Corridor with main rail yards at Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Moose Jaw
in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. The Company has locomotive and railcar repair facilities at Golden in B.C., Vancouver, Calgary, Moose Jaw
and Winnipeg. CP also has major intermodal terminals at Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg.
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The Central Corridor: Moose Jaw and Winnipeg to Chicago and Kansas City
Overview – The Central Corridor connects with the Western Corridor at Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. By running south to Chicago and Kansas City, through
the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, and through Milwaukee, Wisconsin, CP provides a direct, single-carrier route between western
Canada and the U.S. Midwest, providing access to Great Lakes and Mississippi River ports. From La Crosse, Wisconsin, the Central Corridor continues south
towards Kansas City via the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois), providing an efficient route for traffic
destined for southern U.S. and Mexican markets. CP’s Kansas City line also has a direct connection into Chicago and by extension to points east on CP’s
network such as Toronto, Ontario and the Port of Montréal in Québec.
Products – Traffic transported on the Central Corridor includes intermodal containers from the Port of Vancouver, fertilizers, chemicals, crude, frac sand,
Automotive, and Grain and other agricultural products.
Feeder Lines – The Company has operating rights over BNSF tracks between Minneapolis and St. Paul along with connectivity to the twin ports of
Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. CP maintains its own yard facilities that provide an outlet for grain from the U.S. Midwest to the grain terminals
at these ports. This is a strategic entry point for large dimensional shipments that can be routed via CP's network to locations such as Alberta's Industrial
Heartland to serve the needs of the oil sands and energy industry. CP's route from Winona, Minnesota, to Tracy, Minnesota, provides access to key
agricultural and industrial commodities. CP’s feeder line between Drake and New Town in North Dakota is geographically situated in a highly strategic
region for Bakken oil production. CP also owns two significant feeder lines in North Dakota and western Minnesota operated by the Dakota Missouri Valley
and Western Railroad and the Northern Plains Railroad, respectively. Both of these short lines are also active in providing service to agricultural and Bakken-
oil-related customers.
Connections – The Company’s Central Corridor connects with all major railways at Chicago. Outside of Chicago, CP has major connections with BNSF at
Minneapolis, Minot, North Dakota, and the Duluth-Superior Terminal and with UP at St. Paul and Mankato, Minnesota. CP connects with CN at Milwaukee
and Chicago. At Kansas City, CP connects with Kansas City Southern (“KCS”), BNSF, Norfolk Southern Railway ("NS") and UP. CP’s Central Corridor also
links to several short-line railways that primarily serve grain and coal producing areas in the U.S., and extend CP’s market reach in the rich agricultural areas
of the U.S. Midwest. A haulage arrangement with Genesee & Wyoming Inc., provides Intermodal service to Jeffersonville, Ohio.
Yards and Repair Facilities – The Company supports rail operations on the Central Corridor with main rail yards in Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and
Glenwood in Minnesota, and Mason City and Davenport in Iowa. In addition, CP has a major locomotive repair facility at St. Paul and car repair facilities at
St. Paul and Chicago. CP shares a yard with KCS in Kansas City. CP owns 49% of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, a switching railway serving Greater
Chicago and northwest Indiana. CP is also part owner of the Belt Railway Company of Chicago, which is the largest intermediate switching terminal railroad
in the U.S. CP has major intermodal terminals in Minneapolis and Chicago as well as a dried distillers' grains transload facility that complements the service
offering in Chicago.
The Eastern Corridor: Thunder Bay to Eastern Québec, Detroit and Albany
Overview – The Eastern Corridor extends from Thunder Bay through to the Port of Montréal, Searsport, Maine and the Port of Saint John, via haulage
agreement, and from Toronto to Chicago via Detroit or Buffalo. The Company’s Eastern Corridor provides shippers direct rail service from Toronto, Montréal,
and Saint John to Calgary and Vancouver via the Company’s Western Corridor and to the U.S. via the Central Corridor. This is a key element of the
Company’s transcontinental intermodal service. The corridor also supports the Company’s market position at the Port of Montréal by providing one of the
shortest rail routes for European cargo destined to the U.S. Midwest, using the CP-owned route between Montréal and Detroit, coupled with a trackage
rights arrangement on NS tracks between Detroit and Chicago or the CP-owned route between Montréal and Buffalo coupled with a haulage arrangement
on CSX Corporation (“CSX”) tracks between Buffalo and Chicago. CP’s 2019 acquisition of CMQ Canada and the 2020 acquisition of CMQ U.S. extends
access through southern and eastern Québec to Saint John, New Brunswick and the U.S. Northeast including Searsport, Maine. In 2020, CP acquired full
ownership of the DRTP. The 1.6-mile tunnel linking Windsor and Detroit will continue to be operated by CP.
Products – Major traffic categories transported in the Eastern Corridor include Forest products, chemicals and plastics, crude, ethanol, Metals, minerals
and consumer products, Intermodal, automotive products and general merchandise.
Feeder Lines – A major feeder line serves the steel industry at Hamilton, Ontario and provides connections with both CSX and NS at Buffalo. The
Delaware & Hudson Railway Company, Inc. ("D&H") feeder line extends from Montréal to Albany.
Connections – The Eastern Corridor connects with a number of short-line railways including routes from Montréal to Québec City, Québec and
Brownsville Junction, Maine to Saint John, New Brunswick. Connections are also made with PanAm Southern at Mechanicville, New York, for service to the
Boston and New England areas, the Vermont Railway at Whitehall, New York, and at Northern Main Junction. Through haulage arrangements, CP has
service to Fresh Pond, New York, to connect with New York & Atlantic Railway as well as direct access to the Bronx and Queens, New York. CP can also
access Philadelphia as well as a number of short-lines in Pennsylvania. Connections are also made with CN at a number of locations, including Sudbury,
North Bay, Windsor, London, Hamilton and Toronto in Ontario, and Montréal in Québec. CP also connects in New York with the two eastern Class I railways;
NS and CSX at Buffalo, NS at Schenectady and CSX at Albany.
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Yards and Repair Facilities – CP supports its rail operations in the Eastern Corridor with major rail yards at Sudbury, Toronto, London and Montréal.
The Company has locomotive repair facilities at Montréal and Toronto and car repair facilities at Thunder Bay, Toronto and Montréal. The Company’s largest
intermodal facility is located in the northern Toronto suburb of Vaughan and serves the Greater Toronto and southwestern Ontario areas. CP also operates
intermodal terminals at Montréal and Detroit. CP also has transload facilities in Agincourt, Milton, and Hamilton, Ontario and in Montréal, Québec to meet a
variety of commodity needs in these areas.
Right-of-Way
The Company’s rail network is standard gauge, which is used by all major railways in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Continuous welded rail is used on the
core main line rail network.
CP uses different train control systems on portions of the Company’s owned track, depending on the volume of rail traffic. Remotely controlled centralized
traffic control signals are used in various corridors to authorize the movement of trains. CP has implemented PTC on 2,117 miles of its U.S. network.
In other corridors, train movements are directed by written instructions transmitted electronically and by radio from rail traffic controllers to train crews. In
some specific areas of intermediate traffic density, CP uses an automatic block signalling system in conjunction with written instructions from rail traffic
controllers.
Network Investment
The Company continually assesses its network to ensure appropriate capacity to meet market demand. As part of CP's annual capital program, the Company
has made substantial investments to support current and future volumes, including upgrading the network to handle longer and heavier trains, such as
extending sidings to accommodate new train lengths. The Company’s operating metrics, such as average train speed, length, and weight, demonstrate
efficient utilization of network capacity, discussed in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,
Performance Indicators.
Track and Infrastructure
CP operates on a network of approximately 13,000 miles of track, of which 2,300 miles CP accesses under trackage rights. The Company's owned track
miles include leases with wholly owned subsidiaries where the term of the lease exceeds 99 years. CP's track network represents the size of the Company's
operations that connects markets, customers and other railways. Of the total mileage operated, approximately 5,400 miles are located in western Canada,
2,500 miles in eastern Canada (including CMQ Canada), 4,500 miles in the U.S. Midwest and 700 miles in the U.S. Northeast. CP’s network accesses the
U.S. markets directly through four wholly owned subsidiaries: Soo Line Railroad Company (“Soo Line”), a Class I railway operating in the U.S. Midwest;
the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad ("DM&E"), which operates in the U.S. Midwest; the D&H, which operates between eastern Canada and the U.S.
Northeast; and the CMQ U.S., which operates in the U.S. Northeast.
At December 31, 2020, the breakdown of CP operated track miles is as follows:
First main track
Second and other main track
Passing sidings and yard track
Industrial and way track
Total track miles
Total
13,046
1,051
4,261
878
19,236
Rail Facilities
CP operates numerous facilities including: terminals for intermodal, transload, automotive and other freight; classification rail yards for train-building and
switching, storage-in-transit and other activities; offices to administer and manage operations; dispatch centres to direct traffic on the rail network; crew
quarters to house train crews along the rail line; shops and other facilities for fuelling; maintenance and repairs of locomotives; and facilities for maintenance
of freight cars and other equipment. The Company continues to invest in terminal upgrades and new facilities to accommodate incremental growth in
volumes, such as creating additional capacity with the redesign of the classification yard at Alyth in Calgary. The Company’s average terminal dwell is an
indicator of efficient utilization of yard capacity, discussed in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, Performance Indicators. Typically in all of our major yards, CP Police Services has offices to ensure the safety and security of the yards and
operations.
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The following table includes the major yards, terminals and transload facilities on CP's network:
Classification Yards
Vancouver, British Columbia
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Toronto, Ontario
Montréal, Québec
Chicago, Illinois
St. Paul, Minnesota
Intermodal Terminals
Vancouver, British Columbia
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Regina, Saskatchewan
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Vaughan, Ontario
Lachine, Québec
Chicago, Illinois
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Transload Facilities
Vancouver, British Columbia
Toronto, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Côte Saint-Luc, Québec
Equipment
CP's equipment includes: owned and leased locomotives and railcars; heavy maintenance equipment and machinery; other equipment and tools in our
shops, offices and facilities; and vehicles for maintenance, transportation of crews, and other activities. In this section, owned equipment includes units
acquired by CP, equipment leased to third parties, and units held under finance leases, and leased equipment includes units under a short-term or long-term
operating lease.
The Company’s locomotive fleet is composed of largely high-adhesion alternating current locomotives that are more fuel efficient and reliable and have
superior hauling capacity as compared with standard direct current locomotives. The Company is continuing a modernization program on several of the
oldest locomotives in the fleet in order to improve reliability and availability, as well as to introduce new technology to the fleet. CP’s locomotive
productivity, defined as the daily average GTMs divided by daily average operating horsepower, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018,
was 207, 202, and 198 GTMs per Operating horsepower, respectively. Operating horsepower excludes units offline, tied up or in storage, or in use on other
railways, and includes foreign units online. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had 310 locomotives in storage. As of December 31, 2020, CP owned or
leased the following locomotive units:
Locomotives
Line haul
Road switcher
Total locomotives
Owned
770
566
1,336
Leased
62
14
76
Total
832
580
1,412
Average Age
(in years)
14
30
20
CP’s average in-service utilization percentage for freight cars, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, was 81%, 81%, and 84%,
respectively. Average in-service utilization is defined as average active fleet for the year divided by total cars, excluding company service cars and tank cars
as these are utilized only as required for non-revenue movements. As of December 31, 2020, CP owned and leased the following units of freight cars:
Freight cars
Box car
Covered hopper
Flat car
Gondola
Intermodal
Multi-level autorack
Company service car
Open top hopper
Tank car
Total freight cars
Owned
2,502
8,623
1,436
3,623
1,315
2,800
2,413
113
33
Leased
545
7,693
998
1,595
150
1,017
176
—
32
Total
3,047
16,316
2,434
5,218
1,465
3,817
2,589
113
65
22,858
12,206
35,064
Average Age
(in years)
31
21
26
22
16
26
45
34
14
24
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As of December 31, 2020, CP owned and leased the following units of intermodal equipment:
Intermodal equipment
Containers
Chassis
Total intermodal equipment
Owned
8,150
6,374
14,524
Leased
—
109
109
Total
8,150
6,483
14,633
Average Age
(in years)
7
12
9
Headquarters Office Building
CP owns and operates a multi-building campus in Calgary encompassing the head office building, a data centre, training facility and other office and
operational buildings.
The Company's main dispatch centre is located in Calgary, and is the primary dispatching facility in Canada. Rail traffic controllers coordinate and dispatch
crews, and manage the day-to-day locomotive management along the network, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. The operations centre has a
complete backup system in the event of any power disruption.
In addition to fully operational redundant systems, CP has a fully integrated Business Continuity Centre, should CP's operations centre be affected by any
natural disaster, fire, cyber-attack or hostile threat.
CP also maintains a secondary dispatch centre located in Minneapolis, where a facility similar to the one in Calgary exists. It services the dispatching needs
of locomotives and train crews working in the U.S.
Capital Expenditures
The Company incurs expenditures to expand and enhance its rail network, rolling stock and other infrastructure. These expenditures are aimed at improving
efficiency and safety of our operations. Such investments are also an integral part of the Company's multi-year capital program and support growth
initiatives. For further details, refer to Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital
Resources.
Encumbrances
Refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 16 Debt, for information on the Company's finance lease obligations and assets held as
collateral under these agreements.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For further details, refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 25 Commitments and contingencies.
SEC regulations require the disclosure of any proceeding under environmental laws to which a government authority is a party unless the registrant
reasonably believes it will not result in sanctions over a certain threshold. The Company uses a threshold of U.S. $1 million for the purposes of determining
proceedings requiring disclosure.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Our executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and they hold office until their successors are appointed, subject to resignation, retirement or
removal by the Board of Directors. There are no family relationships among our officers, nor any arrangement or understanding between any officer and any
other person pursuant to which the officer was selected. As of the date of this filing, the executive officers’ names, ages and business experience are:
Name, Age and Position
Keith Creel, 52
President and Chief Executive Officer
Business Experience
Mr. Creel became President and CEO of CP on January 31, 2017. Previously, he was President and Chief
Operating Officer ("COO") from February 5, 2013, to January 30, 2017.
Prior to joining CP, Mr. Creel was Executive Vice-President and COO at CN from January 2010 to February
2013. During his time at CN, Mr. Creel held various positions including Executive Vice-President, Operations,
Senior Vice-President Eastern Region, Senior Vice-President Western Region, and Vice-President of the
Prairie Division.
Mr. Creel began his railroad career at Burlington Northern Railway in 1992 as an intermodal ramp manager
in Birmingham, Alabama. He also spent part of his career at Grand Trunk Western Railroad as a
superintendent and general manager, and at Illinois Central Railroad as a trainmaster and director of
corridor operations, prior to its merger with CN in 1999.
Mark Redd, 50
Executive Vice-President, Operations
Mr. Redd has been Executive Vice-President Operations since September 1, 2019. Before this appointment,
he was Senior Vice-President Operations Western Region from February 2, 2017, to August 31, 2019, and
Vice-President Operations Western Region from April 20, 2016, to February 1, 2017.
Previous to these roles, he was General Manager Operations U.S. West and General Manager Operations
Central Division. He was named CP's 2016 Railroader of the Year. Prior to joining CP in October 2013, Mr.
Redd worked for over 20 years at Kansas City Southern Railway where he held a variety of leadership
positions in network and field operations. Mr. Redd holds bachelor and Master of Business Administration
("MBA") degrees from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
Nadeem Velani, 48
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial
Officer
Mr. Velani has been Executive Vice-President and CFO of CP since October 17, 2017. Previous to this
appointment, he was the Vice-President and CFO of CP from October 19, 2016, to October 16, 2017, Vice-
President, Investor Relations from October 28, 2015, and Assistant Vice-President, Investor Relations from
March 11, 2013.
Prior to joining CP, Mr. Velani spent 15 years at CN where he worked in a variety of positions in Strategic
and Financial Planning, Investor Relations, Sales and Marketing, and the Office of the President and CEO.
Mr. Velani holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Western University and an MBA in Finance/
International Business from McGill University.
John Brooks, 50
Executive Vice-President and Chief
Marketing Officer
Mr. Brooks has been Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") of CP since February 14,
2019. Previous to this appointment, he was the Senior Vice-President and CMO of CP from February 14,
2017, to February 13, 2019. He has worked in senior marketing roles at CP since he joined the Company in
2007, most recently as Vice-President, Marketing – Bulk and Intermodal.
Mr. Brooks began his railroading career with UP and later helped start I&M Rail Link, LLC, which was
purchased by DM&E in 2002. Mr. Brooks was Vice-President, Marketing at DM&E prior to it being acquired
by CP in 2007.
With more than 20 years in the railroading business, Mr. Brooks brings a breadth of experience to the CMO
role that is pivotal to CP's continued and future success.
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Laird Pitz, 76
Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Pitz has been Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer ("CRO") of CP since October 17, 2017.
Previously, he was the Vice-President and CRO of CP from October 29, 2014, to October 16, 2017, and the
Vice-President, Security and Risk Management of CP from April 2014 to October 2014.
James Clements, 51
Senior Vice-President, Strategic Planning and
Technology Transformation
Prior to joining CP, Mr. Pitz was retired from March 2012 to April 2014, and Vice-President, Risk Mitigation
of CN from September 2003 to March 2012.
Mr. Pitz, a Vietnam War veteran and former Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent, is a 40-year
career professional who has directed strategic and operational risk mitigation, security and crisis
management functions for companies operating in a wide range of fields, including defence, logistics and
transportation.
Mr. Clements has been Senior Vice-President, Strategic Planning and Technology Transformation since
September 1, 2019. Before this appointment, he was the Vice-President, Strategic Planning and
Transportation Services of CP from 2014. Mr. Clements has responsibilities that include strategic network
issues, Network Service Centre operations and Information Services. In addition, he has responsibility for all
of CP’s facilities and real estate across North America.
Mr. Clements has been at CP for 26 years and his previous experience covers a wide range of areas of CP’s
business, including car management, finance, joint facilities agreements, logistics, grain marketing and sales
in both Canada and the U.S., as well as marketing and sales responsibility for various other lines of business
at CP.
He has an MBA in Finance/International Business from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science and Mathematics from McMaster University.
Jeffrey Ellis, 53
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Ellis has been Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of CP since November 23, 2015. Mr. Ellis is
accountable for the overall strategic leadership, oversight and performance of the legal, corporate
secretarial, government relations and public affairs functions of CP in Canada and the U.S.
Mike Foran, 47
Vice-President, Market Strategy and
Asset Management
Michael Redeker, 60
Vice-President and Chief Information Officer
Chad Rolstad, 44
Vice-President, Human Resources and Chief
Culture Officer
Prior to joining CP in 2015, Mr. Ellis was the U.S. General Counsel at BMO Financial Group ("BMO"). Before
joining BMO in 2006, Mr. Ellis was with the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, Ontario.
Mr. Ellis has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Toronto, Juris Doctor and
Master of Laws degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School, and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of
Business, Western University. Mr. Ellis is a member of the bars of New York, Illinois, Ontario and Alberta.
Mr. Foran has been Vice-President, Market Strategy and Asset Management of CP since February 14, 2017.
His prior roles with CP include Vice-President Network Transportation from 2014 to 2017, Assistant Vice-
President Network Transportation from 2013 to 2014, and General Manager – Asset Management from
2012 to 2013. In over 20 years at CP, Mr. Foran has worked in operations, business development,
marketing and general management.
Mr. Foran holds an Executive MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and a Bachelor of
Commerce from the University of Calgary.
Mr. Redeker has been Vice-President and Chief Information Officer ("CIO") of CP since October 15, 2012.
Prior to joining CP, Mr. Redeker was Vice-President and CIO of Alberta Treasury Branch from May 2007 to
September 2012. He also spent 11 years at IBM Canada, where he focused on delivering quality information
technology services within the financial services industry.
Mr. Rolstad has been Vice-President, Human Resources since February 14, 2019, and the Chief Culture
Officer since September 1, 2019. Previous to this appointment, he was Assistant Vice-President, Human
Resources of CP from August 1, 2018, to February 13, 2019, and Assistant Vice-President, Strategic
Procurement of CP from April 10, 2017, to July 31, 2018.
Prior to joining CP, Mr. Rolstad held various leadership positions at BNSF Railway in marketing and
operations.
Mr. Rolstad has a Bachelor of Science from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from Duke University.
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PART II
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Share Information
The Common Shares are listed on the TSX and on the NYSE under the symbol "CP".
Share Capital
At February 17, 2021, the latest practicable date prior to the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were 133,297,236 Common Shares and no
preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of 13,779 holders of record of the Common Shares. In addition, CP has a Management Stock Option
Incentive Plan (“MSOIP”), under which key officers and employees are granted options to purchase the Common Shares. Each option granted can be
exercised for one Common Share. At February 17, 2021, 1,521,584 options were outstanding under the MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered
into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are 733,836 options available to be issued by the Company’s MSOIP in the future. CP has a Director's Stock Option Plan
(“DSOP”), under which directors are granted options to purchase Common Shares. There are no outstanding options under the DSOP, which has 340,000
options available to be issued in the future.
Stock Performance Graph
The following graph provides an indicator of cumulative total shareholder return on the Common Shares, of an assumed investment of $100, as compared to
the TSX 60 Index (“TSX 60”), the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”), and the peer group index (comprising CN, KCS, UP, NS and CSX) on
December 31 for each of the years indicated. The values for the assumed investments depicted on the graph and in the table have been calculated assuming
that any dividends are reinvested.
Value of $100 InvestmentComparison of Five-Year Cumulative ReturnCPTSX 60S&P 500Peer Group201520162017201820192020050100150200250300 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 57
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
CP has established a share repurchase program which is further described in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 20 Shareholders'
equity. The following table presents the number of Common Shares repurchased during each month of the fourth quarter of 2020 and the average price paid
by CP for the repurchase of such Common Shares.
2020
October 1 to October 31
November 1 to November 30
December 1 to December 31
Ending Balance
Total number of
shares purchased(1)
Average price paid
per share(2)
Total number of shares
purchased as part of
publicly announced plans or
programs
Maximum number of shares
that may yet be purchased
under the plans or
programs
230,195 $
451,299
640,000
1,321,494 $
407.28
425.89
429.23
424.26
230,195
451,299
640,000
1,321,494
1,620,676
1,169,377
nil(3)
N/A
(1) Includes shares repurchased but not yet cancelled at quarter end.
(2) Includes brokerage fees.
(3) The Company's NCIB expired on December 19, 2020. At the time of expiration, 529,377 Common Shares authorized for repurchase had not yet been purchased by the Company.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents as of, and for the years ended, December 31, selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results for the last five
fiscal years. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
For information regarding historical exchange rates, please see Impact of Foreign Exchange on Earnings in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(in millions, except per share data, percentage and ratios)
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Financial Performance and Liquidity
Total revenues
Operating income
Adjusted operating income(1)
Net income
Adjusted income(1)
Basic earnings per share ("EPS")
Diluted EPS
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
Dividends declared per share
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used in investing activities
Cash used in financing activities
Free cash(1)
Financial Position
Total assets
Total long-term debt, including current portion
Total shareholders' equity
Financial Ratios
Operating ratio(2)
Adjusted operating ratio(1)
Return on average shareholders' equity(3)
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1)
Dividend payout ratio(4)
Adjusted dividend payout ratio(1)
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(5)
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)
$
7,710
$
7,792
$
7,316
$
6,554
$
3,311
3,311
2,444
2,403
18.05
17.97
17.67
3.5600
2,802
(2,030)
(764)
1,157
3,124
3,124
2,440
2,290
17.58
17.52
16.44
3.1400
2,990
(1,803)
(1,111)
1,357
2,831
2,831
1,951
2,080
13.65
13.61
14.51
2.5125
2,712
(1,458)
(1,542)
1,289
2,519
2,468
2,405
1,666
16.49
16.44
11.39
2.1875
2,182
(1,295)
(700)
874
6,232
2,411
2,411
1,599
1,549
10.69
10.63
10.29
1.8500
2,089
(1,069)
(1,493)
1,007
$ 23,640
$
22,367
$
21,254
$
20,135
$
19,221
9,771
7,319
8,757
7,069
8,696
6,636
8,159
6,437
8,684
4,626
57.1%
57.1%
34.0%
16.7%
19.8%
20.1%
4.0
2.5
59.9%
59.9%
35.6%
16.9%
17.9%
19.1%
3.6
2.4
61.3%
61.3%
29.8%
16.2%
18.5%
17.3%
4.5
2.6
61.6%
62.4%
43.4%
14.7%
13.3%
19.2%
3.4
2.6
61.3%
61.3%
33.9%
14.0%
17.4%
18.0%
5.4
2.9
(1) These measures have no standardized meanings prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and, therefore, may not be
comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(2) Operating ratio is defined as operating expenses divided by revenues, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
(3) Return on average shareholders' equity is defined as Net income divided by average shareholders' equity, averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling 12-month
period, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(4) Dividend payout ratio is defined as dividends declared per share divided by Diluted EPS, further discussed in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(5) Long-term debt to Net income ratio is defined as long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year, divided by Net income, further discussed in Liquidity and Capital
Resources of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INDEX TO MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Executive Summary
2021 Outlook
Performance Indicators
Results of Operations
Impact of Foreign Exchange on Earnings
Impact of Fuel Price on Earnings
Impact of Share Price on Earnings
Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses
Other Income Statement Items
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Share Capital
Non-GAAP Measures
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Critical Accounting Estimates
Forward-Looking Statements
Page
60
60
61
64
67
68
68
69
75
78
79
84
84
92
93
97
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes in Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, and other information in this annual report. Except where otherwise indicated, all financial information
reflected herein is expressed in Canadian dollars.
Executive Summary
2020 Results
• Financial performance – In 2020, CP reported Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $17.97, a 3% increase from $17.52 in 2019. Adjusted diluted
EPS increased to $17.67, a 7% increase compared to $16.44 in 2019. CP’s commitment to service and operational efficiency produced an Operating ratio
of 57.1%. Adjusted diluted EPS is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
• Total revenues – CP’s Total revenues decreased by 1% to $7,710 million in 2020 from $7,792 million in 2019, driven primarily by the unfavourable
impact of lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices, and lower volumes as measured by revenue ton-miles ("RTMs") primarily due to
the impacts of COVID-19. This decrease was partially offset by higher liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, and higher freight
rates.
• Operating performance – Average train weight increased by 6% to 9,707 tons and average train length increased by 7% to 7,929 feet due to
improvements in operating plan efficiency, in each case compared to 2019. These metrics are discussed further in Performance Indicators of this Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following table compares 2020 outlook to actual results:
Outlook
RTM growth
Mid-single-digit growth
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
High single-digit to low double-digit growth
Capital expenditures
Approximately $1.60 billion
Revised quarterly and updated at the end
of the third quarter to low single-digit
decrease
Revised quarterly and updated at the end of the
third quarter to at least mid-single-digit
Adjusted diluted EPS growth from full-year
2019 Adjusted diluted EPS of $16.44.
Actual outcomes
RTMs decreased by 2,487 million, or 2% Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7% to $17.67
$1.67 billion
(1) Adjusted diluted EPS is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. As
described in the 2021 Outlook section below, CP had not calculated an outlook for Diluted EPS in 2020.
The updates in RTM growth and Adjusted diluted EPS expectations were based on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer demand in the
following lines of business: Energy, chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. CP revised its outlook quarterly given
the evolving nature of impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Outlook
With a 2021 plan that encompasses profitable sustainable growth, CP expects high single-digit RTM growth and double-digit Adjusted diluted EPS growth.
CP’s expectations for Adjusted diluted EPS growth in 2021 are based on Adjusted diluted EPS of $17.67 in 2020. For the purposes of this outlook, CP
assumes an effective tax rate of 24.6 percent. CP estimates other components of net periodic benefit recovery to increase by approximately $40 million
versus 2020. As CP continues to invest in service, productivity and safety, the Company plans to invest approximately $1.55 billion in capital programs in
2021. Capital programs are defined and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Adjusted diluted EPS is defined and discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures and in Forward-Looking Statements of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Although CP has provided a forward-looking Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted diluted EPS),
management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts, the forward-looking Adjusted diluted EPS to the most comparable GAAP measure, due to
unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent
years, CP has recognized changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect
diluted EPS but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. Additionally, the Canadian dollar-to-U.S. exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a
significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. In particular, CP excludes the foreign exchange ("FX")
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impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities from Adjusted diluted EPS. Please see Forward-Looking Statements of this Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
Performance Indicators
The following table lists the key measures of the Company’s operating performance:
% Change
2020 vs.
2019
2019 vs.
2018
(3)
(8)
6
7
2
(1)
2
(1)
(7)
(6)
(7)
2
2
—
1
(6)
3
2
—
3
(1)
(1)
(3)
(4)
For the year ended December 31
Operations Performance
Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)
Train miles (thousands)
Average train weight – excluding local traffic (tons)
Average train length – excluding local traffic (feet)
Average terminal dwell (hours)
Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")
Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower, or "GTMs/OHP")
2020
2019
2018
272,360 280,724 275,362
30,324
32,924
32,312
9,707
9,129
7,929
7,388
6.5
22.0
207
6.4
22.2
202
9,100
7,313
6.8
21.5
198
Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed /1,000 GTMs)
0.942
0.955
0.953
Total Employees and Workforce
Total employees (average)
Total employees (end of period)
Workforce (end of period)
Safety Indicators(1)
12,168
13,103
12,756
11,890
12,694
12,840
11,904
12,732
12,866
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours
FRA train accidents per million train-miles
1.11
0.96
1.42
1.06
1.47
1.10
(22)
(9)
(1) FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours for the year ended December 31, 2018, previously reported as 1.48, was restated to 1.47 in this report. This restatement reflects new
information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.
Operations Performance
These key measures are used by management as comparisons to historical operating results and in the planning process to facilitate decisions that continue
to drive further productivity improvements in the Company's operations. Results of these key measures reflect how effective CP’s management is at
controlling costs and executing the Company’s operating plan and strategy. Continued monitoring of these key measures ensures that the Company can take
appropriate actions to ensure the delivery of superior service and be able to grow its business at low incremental cost.
A GTM is defined as the movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTMs are calculated by multiplying total train weight by the distance the train
moved. Total train weight comprises the weight of the freight cars, their contents, and any inactive locomotives. An increase in GTMs indicates additional
workload. GTMs for 2020 were 272,360 million, a 3% decrease compared with 280,724 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily driven by decreased
volumes of crude, Coal, and frac sand. This decrease was partially offset by increased volumes of Grain, Potash, and Fertilizers and sulphur.
GTMs in 2019 were 280,724 million, a 2% increase compared with 275,362 million in 2018. This increase was primarily driven by increased volumes of
Energy, chemicals and plastics and Intermodal. This increase was partially offset by decreased volumes of Potash, frac sand, and Coal.
Train miles are defined as the sum of the distance moved by all trains operated on the network. Train miles provide a measure of the productive utilization
of our network. A smaller increase in train miles relative to increases in volumes, as measured by RTMs, and/or workload, as measured by GTMs, indicates
improved train productivity. Train miles for 2020 were 30,324 thousands, a decrease of 8% compared with 32,924 thousands in 2019. This decrease
reflects the impact of a 3% decrease in workload (GTMs), as well as a 6% increase in average train weights.
Train miles in 2019 were 32,924, an increase of 2% compared with 32,312 thousands in 2018. This reflects the impact of higher GTMs in 2019.
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Average train weight is defined as the average gross weight of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains
used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railways’ trains on CP’s network. An increase in average train weight indicates
improved asset utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Average train weight of 9,707 tons in 2020 increased by 578 tons, or
6% compared with 9,129 tons in 2019. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency, continued improvements in operational
efficiency due to moving longer and heavier export potash and Grain trains, and improved winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2020. This
increase was partially offset by moving lower volumes of heavier commodities such as Canadian coal and crude. Improvements for Grain trains were driven
by the High Efficiency Product ("HEP") train model, which is an 8,500-foot train model that features the new high-capacity grain hopper cars and increased
grain carrying capacity.
Average train weight of 9,129 tons in 2019 increased by 29 tons from 9,100 tons in 2018. This slight increase was a result of improvements in operating
plan efficiency. This increase was partially offset by the implementation of CP's winter contingency plan in the first quarter of 2019 resulting in shorter and
lighter trains within the operating plan.
Average train length is defined as the average total length of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This includes all cars and locomotives on the train and is
calculated as the sum of each car or locomotive's length multiplied by the distance travelled, divided by train miles. This excludes trains in short-haul service,
work trains used to move CP's track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads' trains on CP's network. An increase in average train
length indicates improved asset utilization. Average train length of 7,929 feet in 2020 increased by 541 feet, or 7%, compared with 7,388 feet in 2019. This
increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in operational efficiency due to moving longer Grain and
export potash trains. This increase was partially offset by moving lower volumes of commodities such as Canadian coal, which move in longer trains.
Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model.
Average train length of 7,388 feet in 2019 increased by 75 feet, or 1%, from 7,313 feet in 2018. This was a result of improvements in operating plan
efficiency and increased Intermodal volumes which move on longer trains. This increase was partially offset by the implementation of CP's winter
contingency plan in the first quarter of 2019 resulting in shorter and lighter trains within the operating plan.
Average terminal dwell is defined as the average time a freight car resides within terminal boundaries expressed in hours. The timing starts with a train
arriving at the terminal, a customer releasing the car to the Company, or a car arriving at interchange from another railroad. The timing ends when the train
leaves, a customer receives the car from CP, or the freight car is transferred to another railroad. Freight cars are excluded if they are being stored at the
terminal or used in track repairs. A decrease in average terminal dwell indicates improved terminal performance resulting in faster cycle times and improved
railcar utilization. Average terminal dwell of 6.5 hours in 2020 increased by 2% from 6.4 hours in 2019. This unfavourable increase was a result of aligning
the operating plan to demand in order to maintain network efficiencies in the last three quarters of 2020. Aligning the operating plan to demand resulted in
increased average train weight, average train length, and increased locomotive productivity.
Average terminal dwell of 6.4 hours in 2019 favourably decreased by 6% from 6.8 hours in 2018. This favourable decrease was due to improved network
fluidity.
Average train speed is defined as a measure of the line-haul movement from origin to destination including terminal dwell hours. It is calculated by
dividing the total train miles travelled by the total train hours operated. This calculation does not include delay time related to customers or foreign railways
and excludes the time and distance travelled by: i) trains used in or around CP’s yards; ii) passenger trains; and iii) trains used for repairing track. An increase
in average train speed indicates improved on-time performance resulting in improved asset utilization. Average train speed was 22.0 mph in 2020, a
decrease of 1%, from 22.2 mph in 2019. This decrease in speed was a result of aligning the operating plan to demand in order to maintain network
efficiencies in the last three quarters of 2020, partially offset by improved winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2020. Aligning the operating
plan to demand resulted in increased average train weight, average train length, and increased locomotive productivity.
Average train speed in 2019 was 22.2 mph, an increase of 3%, from 21.5 mph in 2018. This increase in speed was due to the completion of network
infrastructure projects, partially offset by the impact of harsh winter operating conditions and network disruptions in the first quarter of 2019.
Locomotive productivity is defined as the daily average GTMs divided by daily average operating horsepower. Operating horsepower excludes units
offline, tied up or in storage, or in use on other railways, and includes foreign units online. An increase in locomotive productivity indicates more efficient
locomotive utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Locomotive productivity was 207 GTMs/OHP in 2020, an increase of 5
GTMs/OHP, or 2%, compared to 202 GTMs/OHP in 2019. This increase was primarily due to improvements in operating plan efficiency as a result of aligning
the operating plan to demand.
Locomotive productivity was 202 GTMs/OHP in 2019, an increase of 4 GTMs/OHP, or 2%, compared to 198 GTMs/OHP in 2018. This increase was primarily
due to improvements in operating plan efficiency as a result of aligning the operating plan to demand.
Fuel efficiency is defined as U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed per 1,000 GTMs. Fuel consumed includes gallons from freight, yard and commuter
service but excludes fuel used in capital projects and other non-freight activities. An improvement in fuel efficiency indicates operational cost savings and
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CP's commitment to corporate sustainability through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Fuel efficiency for 2020 was 0.942 U.S.
gallons/1,000 GTMs, an improvement of 1% compared to 2019. This improvement was primarily due to improved winter operating conditions in the first
quarter of 2020. Fuel efficiency for 2019 of 0.955 U.S. gallons/1,000 GTMs was flat compared to 2018.
Total Employees and Workforce
An employee is defined as an individual currently engaged in full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment with CP while workforce is defined as total
employees plus contractors and consultants. The Company monitors employment and workforce levels in order to efficiently meet service and strategic
requirements. The number of employees is a key driver to total compensation and benefits costs.
The average number of total employees for 2020 decreased by 935, or 7%, compared with 2019. This decrease was primarily due to more efficient resource
planning, including furloughs associated with the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, partially offset by the addition of CMQ employees. The total
number of employees as at December 31, 2020 was 11,890, a decrease of 804, or 6%, compared to 12,694 as at December 31, 2019, due to reduced
workload as measured in GTMs and more efficient resource planning.
The average number of total employees for 2019 increased by 347, or 3%, compared to 2018. This increase was primarily due to growth in workload as
measured in GTMs. The total number of employees as at December 31, 2019 was 12,694, a decrease of 146, or 1%, compared to 12,840 as at December
31, 2018, due to more efficient resource planning and reduced workload in the fourth quarter, partially offset by the addition of CMQ Canada employees.
The total workforce as at December 31, 2020 was 11,904, a decrease of 828, or 7%, compared to 12,732 as at December 31, 2019, due to more efficient
resource planning.
The total workforce as at December 31, 2019 was 12,732, a decrease of 134, or 1%, compared to 12,866 as at December 31, 2018, due to more efficient
resource planning.
Safety Indicators
Safety is a key priority and core strategy for CP’s management, employees, and Board of Directors. Personal injuries and train accidents are indicators of the
effectiveness of the Company's safety systems, and are used by management to evaluate and, as necessary, alter the Company's safety systems, procedures,
and protocols. Each measure follows U.S Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") reporting guidelines, which can result in restatement after initial
publication to reflect new information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.
The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency is the number of personal injuries, multiplied by 200,000 and divided by total
employee hours. Personal injuries are defined as injuries that require employees to lose time away from work, modify their normal duties or obtain medical
treatment beyond minor first aid. FRA employee-hours are the total hours worked, excluding vacation and sick time, by all employees, excluding
contractors. The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency for CP was 1.11 in 2020, compared with 1.42 in 2019 and 1.47 in 2018.
The FRA train accidents per million train-miles frequency is the number of train accidents, multiplied by 1,000,000 and divided by total train miles.
Train accidents included in this metric meet or exceed the FRA reporting threshold of U.S. $10,700 in damage. The FRA train accidents per million train-miles
frequency for CP was 0.96 in 2020 , compared with 1.06 in 2019 and 1.10 in 2018.
64 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Results of Operations
Income
Operating income was $3,311 million in 2020, an increase of $187 million, or 6%, from $3,124 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, and higher freight rates;
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;
a gain of $68 million as a result of the remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity investment in the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership
("DRTP");
the impact of harsher winter operating conditions in 2019; and
decreased operating expense associated with lower casualty costs incurred in 2020.
•
•
This increase was partially offset by:
•
•
•
•
lower volumes as measured by RTMs;
higher depreciation and amortization of $71 million (excluding FX);
cost inflation; and
higher stock-based compensation of $37 million primarily driven by an increase in stock price.
Operating income was $3,124 million in 2019, an increase of $293 million, or 10%, from $2,831 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
•
higher freight rates;
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;
the favourable impact of change in FX of $39 million; and
the favourable impact from changes in fuel prices of $38 million.
This increase was partially offset by:
•
•
•
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs in 2019 of $76 million (excluding FX);
higher stock-based compensation of $58 million;
cost inflation; and
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019.
Operating Income(in millions of $)2,8313,1243,3112018201920201,0001,5002,0002,5003,000 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 65
*Adjusted income is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Net income was $2,444 million in 2020, an increase of $4 million, from $2,440 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
higher Operating income;
a deferred tax recovery relating to a tax return filing election for the state of North Dakota; and
a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period in 2019.
This increase was partially offset by:
•
•
•
an income tax recovery associated with changes in tax rates in 2019;
lower FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities compared to 2019; and
lower other components of net periodic benefit recovery.
Net income was $2,440 million in 2019, an increase of $489 million, or 25%, from $1,951 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
higher Operating income;
FX translation gains on debt and lease liabilities in 2019 compared to FX translation losses on debt in 2018; and
a higher income tax recovery associated with changes in tax rates.
This increase was partially offset by higher income taxes due to higher taxable income and a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period.
Adjusted income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, was $2,403 million in 2020, an increase of $113 million, or 5%, from $2,290 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher
Operating income, partially offset by lower other components of net periodic benefit recovery.
Adjusted income was $2,290 million in 2019, an increase of $210 million, or 10%, from $2,080 million in 2018. This increase was due to the same factors
discussed above for the increase in Net income, except that Adjusted income excludes FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities, income
tax recoveries associated with changes in tax rates, and a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period.
Net Income (in millions of $)1,9512,4402,4442018201920201,0001,5002,0002,500Adjusted Income (in millions of $) *2,0802,2902,4032018201920201,0001,5002,0002,500
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Diluted Earnings per Share
*Adjusted diluted EPS is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Diluted EPS was $17.97 in 2020, an increase of $0.45, or 3%, from $17.52 in 2019. This increase was due to a lower average number of outstanding
Common Shares due to the Company's share repurchase program, and higher Net income.
Diluted EPS was $17.52 in 2019, an increase of $3.91, or 29%, from $13.61 in 2018. This increase was due to higher Net income and lower average
number of outstanding Common Shares due to the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted diluted EPS, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, was $17.67 in 2020, an increase of $1.23, or 7%, from $16.44 in 2019. Adjusted diluted EPS was $16.44 in 2019, an increase of
$1.93, or 13%, from $14.51 in 2018. These increases were due to higher Adjusted income and lower average number of outstanding Common Shares due
to the Company's share repurchase program.
Operating Ratio
The Operating ratio provides the percentage of revenues used to operate the railway. A lower percentage normally indicates higher efficiency in the
operation of the railway. The Company’s Operating ratio was 57.1% in 2020, a 280 basis point improvement from 59.9% in 2019. This improvement was
primarily due to:
•
•
liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, and higher freight rates;
the favourable impact of changes in fuel prices;
Diluted EPS ($)13.6117.5217.97201820192020051015Adjusted Diluted EPS ($) *14.5116.4417.67201820192020051015Operating Ratio (%)61.359.957.120182019202050556065 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 67
•
•
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization; and
a gain as a result of the remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity investment in DRTP.
This improvement was partially offset by:
•
•
•
higher depreciation and amortization;
cost inflation; and
higher stock-based compensation.
The Company’s Operating ratio was 59.9% in 2019, a 140 basis point improvement from 61.3% in 2018. This improvement was primarily due to:
•
•
•
higher freight rates;
the favourable impact of changes in fuel prices; and
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
This improvement was partially offset by:
•
•
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs in 2019;
higher stock-based compensation; and
cost inflation.
Return on Average Shareholders' Equity and Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
Return on average shareholders' equity and Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC") are measures used by management to determine how
productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions. Adjusted ROIC
is also an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan.
Return on average shareholders' equity was 34.0% in 2020, a 160 basis point decrease compared to 35.6% in 2019. This decrease was due to higher
average shareholders' equity due to accumulated Net income, partially offset by the impact of the Company's share repurchase program.
Return on average shareholders' equity was 35.6% in 2019, a 580 basis point increase compared to 29.8% in 2018. This increase was due to higher Net
income. This increase was partially offset by higher average shareholders' equity due to accumulated Net income, partially offset by the impact of the
Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted ROIC was 16.7% in 2020, a 20 basis point decrease compared to 16.9% in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to higher average long-term
debt, partially offset by higher Operating income.
Adjusted ROIC was 16.9% in 2019, a 70 basis point increase compared to 16.2% in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher Operating income. This
increase was partially offset by the increase in adjusted average invested capital primarily due to higher Adjusted income, partially offset by lower Common
Shares due to the Company's share repurchase program.
Adjusted ROIC is a Non-GAAP measure, which is defined and reconciled from Return on average shareholders' equity, the most comparable measure
calculated in accordance with GAAP, in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
Impact of Foreign Exchange on Earnings
Fluctuations in FX affect the Company’s results because U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses are translated into Canadian dollars. U.S. dollar-
denominated revenues and expenses increase (decrease) when the Canadian dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the U.S. dollar.
On February 12, 2021, the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York was U.S. $1.00 = $1.27 Canadian
dollars.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the average exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar expressed in the
Canadian dollar equivalent of one U.S. dollar, the period end exchange rates, and the high and low exchange rates for the periods indicated. Average
exchange rates are calculated by using the exchange rates on the last day of each full month during the relevant period. These rates are based on the noon
buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve
Board.
Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
For the year ended – December 31
For the three months ended – December 31
2020
1.34 $
1.30 $
$
$
2019
1.33 $
1.32 $
2018
1.30 $
1.32 $
2017
1.30 $
1.27 $
2016
1.33
1.33
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Exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
Beginning of year – January 1
Beginning of quarter – April 1
Beginning of quarter – July 1
Beginning of quarter – October 1
End of year – December 31
High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)
High
Low
2020
1.30 $
1.41 $
1.36 $
1.33 $
1.28 $
2020
1.45 $
1.27 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2019
2018
2017
1.36 $
1.33 $
1.31 $
1.32 $
1.30 $
2019
1.36 $
1.30 $
1.25 $
1.29 $
1.32 $
1.29 $
1.36 $
2018
1.37 $
1.23 $
1.34 $
1.33 $
1.30 $
1.25 $
1.25 $
2017
1.37 $
1.21 $
2016
1.38
1.30
1.29
1.31
1.34
2016
1.46
1.25
In 2020, the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar resulted in an increase in total revenues of $33 million, an increase in total operating expenses of $23 million
and an increase in net interest expense of $4 million. In 2019, the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar resulted in an increase in total revenues of $87 million, an
increase in total operating expenses of $48 million and an increase in net interest expense of $10 million.
The impact of fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar on the Company's results is discussed further in Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, Foreign Exchange Risk.
Impact of Fuel Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in fuel prices affect the Company’s results because fuel expense constitutes a significant portion of CP's operating costs. As fuel prices fluctuate,
there will be a timing impact on earnings, as discussed further in Item 1. Business, Operations, Fuel Cost Adjustment Program and Item 1A. Risk Factors,
Volatility Risks.
Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)
For the year ended – December 31
For the three months ended – December 31
$
$
2020
1.90 $
1.91 $
2019
2.49 $
2.53 $
2018
2.72
2.71
The impact of fuel price on earnings includes the impacts of provincial and federal carbon taxes and levies recovered and paid, on revenues and expenses,
respectively.
In 2020, the favourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was $25 million. Lower fuel prices resulted in a decrease in total operating expenses of
$195 million. Lower fuel prices, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program and increased carbon tax recoveries,
resulted in a decrease in total revenues of $170 million from 2019. In 2019, the impact of lower fuel prices resulted in a decrease in Total revenues of $39
million and a decrease in Total operating expenses of $77 million.
Impact of Share Price on Earnings
Fluctuations in the Common Share price affect the Company's operating expenses because share-based liabilities are measured at fair value. The Company's
Common Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") with ticker symbol "CP". The following
tables indicate the opening and closing Common Share price on the TSX and the NYSE for each quarter and the change in the price of the Common Shares
on the TSX and the NYSE for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
Toronto Stock Exchange (in Canadian dollars)
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31
Ending Common Share price, as at June 30
Ending Common Share price, as at September 30
Ending Common Share price, as at December 31
Change in Common Share price for the year ended December 31
2020
331.03 $
310.55 $
345.32 $
405.05 $
441.53 $
110.50 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
2019
242.24 $
275.34 $
308.43 $
294.42 $
331.03 $
88.79 $
2018
229.66
227.20
240.92
273.23
242.24
12.58
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New York Stock Exchange (in U.S. dollars)
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31
Ending Common Share price, as at June 30
Ending Common Share price, as at September 30
Ending Common Share price, as at December 31
Change in Common Share price for the year ended December 31
2020
254.95 $
219.59 $
255.34 $
304.43 $
346.69 $
91.74 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
2019
177.62 $
206.03 $
235.24 $
222.46 $
254.95 $
77.33 $
2018
182.76
176.50
183.02
211.94
177.62
(5.14)
In 2020, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $58 million compared to $42
million in 2019, and $2 million in 2018.
The impact of share price on stock-based compensation is discussed further in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, Share
Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation.
Operating Revenues
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)(1)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(2)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(2)
$ 7,541 $ 7,613 $ 7,152 $
Non-freight revenues (in millions)
169
179
164
Total revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
$ 7,710 $ 7,792 $ 7,316 $
2,708.4 2,766.4 2,739.8
(58.0)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
151,891 154,378 154,207
(2,487)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$ 2,784 $ 2,752 $ 2,611 $
32
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.96
4.93
4.64
0.03
(72)
(10)
(82)
(1)
(6)
(1)
(2)
(2)
1
1
(1) $
461
(6)
15
(1) $
476
N/A
26.6
N/A
1 $
—
171
141
0.29
6
9
7
1
—
5
6
5
8
5
N/A
N/A
4
5
(1) Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of $297 million in 2020, $464 million in 2019 and $492 million in 2018. Fuel surcharge revenues include recoveries of carbon taxes,
levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs.
(2) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from transporting freight. Changes in freight volumes generally contribute to corresponding changes in freight
revenues and certain variable expenses, such as fuel, crew costs, and equipment rents. Non-freight revenue is generated from other arrangements, including
contracts with passenger service operators and logistical services; leasing of certain assets; and switching fees.
Freight Revenues
Freight revenues were $7,541 million in 2020, a decrease of $72 million, or 1%, from $7,613 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to lower
volumes as measured by RTMs. This decrease was partially offset by higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.
Freight revenues were $7,613 million in 2019, an increase of $461 million, or 6%, from $7,152 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.
RTMs
RTMs are defined as the movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. RTMs measure the relative weight and distance of
rail freight moved by the Company. RTMs for 2020 were 151,891 million, a decrease of 2,487 million, compared with 154,378 million in 2019. This
decrease was mainly attributable to lower volumes of crude, Coal and frac sand. This decrease was partially offset by higher volumes of Grain, Potash and
Fertilizers and sulphur.
RTMs for 2019 were 154,378 million, an increase of 171 million compared with 154,207 million in 2018. This increase was mainly attributable to increased
shipments of Energy, chemicals and plastics and Intermodal, partially offset by decreased shipments of Potash, frac sand and Coal.
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Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile is defined as freight revenue per revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. This is an indicator of
yield. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile was 4.96 cents in 2020, an increase of 0.03 cents, or 1%, from 4.93 cents in 2019. This increase was primarily
due to higher liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of $33
million. This increase was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of lower fuel surcharge revenue, as a result of lower fuel prices of $170 million and
moving lower volumes of Automotive, which has a higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile compared to the corporate average.
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile was 4.93 cents in 2019, an increase of 0.29 cents, or 6%, from 4.64 cents in 2018. This increase was primarily due to
higher liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of $86 million. This
increase was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of lower fuel surcharge revenue, as a result of lower fuel prices of $39 million.
Carloads
Carloads are defined as revenue-generating shipments of containers and freight cars. Carloads were 2,708.4 thousand in 2020, a decrease of 58.0
thousand, or 2%, from 2,766.4 thousand in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of crude, Coal, and frac sand. This decrease was
partially offset by higher volumes of Grain and Potash.
Carloads were 2,766.4 thousand in 2019, an increase of 26.6 thousand, or 1%, from 2,739.8 thousand in 2018. This increase was mainly attributable to
increased shipments of Energy, chemicals and plastics and Intermodal, partially offset by decreased shipments of frac sand and Potash.
Freight revenue per carload
Freight revenue per carload is defined as freight revenue per revenue-generating shipment of containers or freight cars. This is an indicator of yield. Freight
revenue per carload was $2,784 in 2020, an increase of $32, or 1%, from $2,752 in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher liquidated damages,
including customer volume commitments, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of $33 million. This increase was partially
offset by the unfavourable impact of lower fuel surcharge revenue, as a result of lower fuel prices of $170 million.
Freight revenue per carload was $2,752 in 2019, an increase of $141, or 5%, from $2,611 in 2018. This increase was primarily due to liquidated damages,
including customer volume commitments, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX of $86 million. This increase was partially
offset by the unfavourable impact of lower fuel surcharge revenue, as a result of lower fuel prices of $39 million.
Non-freight Revenues
Non-freight revenues were $169 million in 2020, a decrease of $10 million, or 6%, from $179 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to lower
revenue from passenger service operators.
Non-freight revenues were $179 million in 2019, an increase of $15 million, or 9%, from $164 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
switching fees and logistical services revenue.
Lines of Business
Grain
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$ 1,829 $ 1,684 $ 1,566 $
145
480.1
431.4
429.4
48.7
41,747 36,941 36,856
4,806
$ 3,810 $ 3,904 $ 3,645 $
(94)
9
11
13
(2)
(4)
8 $
118
N/A
N/A
2.0
85
(3) $
259
(4)
0.31
8
—
—
7
7
6
N/A
N/A
6
6
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
4.38
4.56
4.25
(0.18)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Grain revenue was $1,829 million in 2020, an increase of $145 million, or 9%, from $1,684 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to moving
record volumes of Canadian grain, primarily to Vancouver and Thunder Bay, higher volumes of U.S. soybeans and corn to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, higher
freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per ton-mile. Freight revenue per
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revenue ton-mile decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes of long haul soybeans and corn to U.S. Pacific Northwest, which also caused
RTMs to increase more than carloads, and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
Grain revenue was $1,684 million in 2019, an increase of $118 million, or 8%, from $1,566 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to increased
freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of regulated Canadian grain, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase was partially
offset by lower volumes of U.S. grain, primarily corn, to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight
rates, primarily for regulated Canadian grain.
Coal
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$
566 $
682 $
673 $
(116)
260.4
304.3
304.3
(43.9)
18,510 21,820 22,443
(3,310)
$ 2,174 $ 2,241 $ 2,211 $
(67)
(17)
(14)
(15)
(3)
(2)
(17) $
N/A
9
—
N/A
(623)
(3) $
30
(2)
0.13
1
—
(3)
1
4
1
N/A
N/A
1
4
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
3.06
3.13
3.00
(0.07)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Coal revenue was $566 million in 2020, a decrease of $116 million, or 17%, from $682 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes
of Canadian coal primarily to Vancouver, driven by supply chain challenges at both the mines and the ports, lower volumes of U.S. coal to Wisconsin, and
decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to the unfavourable impact of lower fuel surcharge
revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
Coal revenue was $682 million in 2019, an increase of $9 million, or 1%, from $673 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher freight
revenue per revenue ton-mile. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of Canadian coal, driven by supply chain challenges at both the mines and
the ports. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs decreased while carloads remained flat due to moving
proportionately higher volumes of short haul U.S. coal.
Potash
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$
493 $
462 $
486 $
31
162.9
149.3
158.4
13.6
18,784 17,297 18,371
1,487
$ 3,026 $ 3,094 $ 3,071 $
(68)
7
9
9
(2)
(2)
6 $
(24)
N/A
(9.1)
N/A
(1,074)
(3) $
23
(2)
0.02
(5)
(6)
(6)
1
1
(6)
N/A
N/A
—
—
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
2.62
2.67
2.65
(0.05)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Potash revenue was $493 million in 2020, an increase of $31 million, or 7%, from $462 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes
of export potash following resolved international contract negotiations, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase
was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
72 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Potash revenue was $462 million in 2019, a decrease of $24 million, or 5%, from $486 million in 2018. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes
of domestic potash driven by poor weather affecting the application seasons, and lower volumes of export potash driven by unresolved international contract
negotiations. This decrease was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX.
Fertilizers and Sulphur
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$
290 $
250 $
243 $
61.6
57.0
58.1
4,683
3,846
4,051
40
4.6
837
322
16
8
22
7
(5)
15 $
7
N/A
(1.1)
N/A
(205)
6 $
200
(5)
0.50
3
(2)
(5)
5
8
1
N/A
N/A
3
7
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$ 4,708 $ 4,386 $ 4,186 $
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.19
6.50
6.00
(0.31)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $290 million in 2020, an increase of $40 million, or 16%, from $250 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to
higher volumes of dry fertilizers, sulphur, and wet fertilizers, as well as the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase was partially offset by
decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices. RTMs increased more than carloads due
to moving lower volumes of wet and dry fertilizers within Alberta, which has a shorter length of haul.
Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $250 million in 2019, an increase of $7 million, or 3%, from $243 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to
higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, the favourable impact of the change in FX, and higher volumes of wet fertilizer. This increase was partially
offset by lower volumes of sulphur and dry fertilizer. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. RTMs decreased more than
carloads due to moving proportionately less wet fertilizer to the U.S. Midwest, which has a longer length of haul.
Forest Products
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$
328 $
304 $
284 $
71.6
71.5
68.6
5,491
4,974
4,763
24
0.1
517
329
8
—
10
8
(2)
7 $
N/A
N/A
7 $
20
2.9
211
113
(3)
0.15
7
4
4
3
3
5
N/A
N/A
1
1
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$ 4,581 $ 4,252 $ 4,139 $
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.97
6.11
5.96
(0.14)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forest products revenue was $328 million in 2020, an increase of $24 million, or 8%, from $304 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher
volumes of lumber and wood pulp, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight
revenue per revenue ton-mile due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel prices. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher
volumes of panel products and wood pulp from Canada to the U.S., which has a longer length of haul.
Forest products revenue was $304 million in 2019, an increase of $20 million, or 7%, from $284 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
volumes of wood pulp, newsprint, and lumber, increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight
revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates.
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2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$ 1,519 $ 1,534 $ 1,243 $
(15)
308.8
358.1
334.6
(49.3)
24,172 29,356 27,830
(5,184)
$ 4,919 $ 4,284 $ 3,715 $
635
(1)
(14)
(18)
15
20
(1) $
291
N/A
23.5
N/A
1,526
15 $
569
20
0.76
23
7
5
15
17
22
N/A
N/A
14
15
Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.28
5.23
4.47
1.05
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $1,519 million in 2020, a decrease of $15 million, or 1%, from $1,534 million in 2019. This decrease was
primarily due to lower volumes of crude, liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG"), and biofuels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lower fuel surcharge
revenue as a result of lower fuel prices. The decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile and higher volumes of plastics.
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased primarily due to higher liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments, and higher freight
rates. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving lower volumes of crude, which has a longer length of haul.
Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $1,534 million in 2019, an increase of $291 million, or 23%, from $1,243 million in 2018. This increase was
primarily due to increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, higher volumes of crude, LPG, fuel oil, and other refined products, and the favourable
impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased primarily due to liquidated damages, including customer volume commitments,
and higher freight rates. Carloads increased more than RTMs due to moving proportionately less long haul crude to Kansas City, Missouri, and
proportionately more short haul crude to Chicago, Illinois and Noyes, Minnesota.
Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
$
629 $
752 $
797 $
(123)
207.3
234.3
252.2
(27.0)
9,325 10,684 11,858
(1,359)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$ 3,034 $ 3,210 $ 3,161 $
(176)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
6.75
7.04
6.72
(0.29)
(16)
(12)
(13)
(5)
(4)
(17) $
(45)
N/A
(17.9)
(6)
(7)
N/A
(1,174)
(10)
(6) $
49
(5)
0.32
2
5
(8)
N/A
N/A
—
3
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $629 million in 2020, a decrease of $123 million, or 16%, from $752 million in 2019. This decrease
was primarily due to moving lower volumes of frac sand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. This
decrease was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge
revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $752 million in 2019, a decrease of $45 million, or 6%, from $797 million in 2018. This decrease was
primarily due to lower volumes of frac sand and steel. This decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile, and the
favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates. Carloads decreased less than RTMs due to
increased volumes of short haul metallic ore.
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Automotive
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$
324 $
352 $
322 $
(28)
106.1
114.4
108.3
(8.3)
1,321
1,427
1,347
(106)
(8)
(7)
(7)
(1)
(1)
(9) $
N/A
N/A
30
6.1
80
(2) $
102
(1)
0.75
9
6
6
3
3
7
N/A
N/A
1
1
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
$ 3,054 $ 3,077 $ 2,975 $
(23)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
24.53
24.67
23.92
(0.14)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Automotive revenue was $324 million in 2020, a decrease of $28 million, or 8%, from $352 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to lower
volumes caused by manufacturing plant shutdowns in the second quarter of 2020 across North America as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
decreased freight revenue per revenue-ton mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of lower fuel
prices. This decrease was partially offset by the onboarding of customers moving to and from Vancouver, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of
the change in FX.
Automotive revenue was $352 million in 2019, an increase of $30 million, or 9% from $322 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada, higher volumes from the U.S. to CP's new Vancouver Automotive Compound, increased freight revenue per
revenue ton-mile, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile increased due to higher freight rates.
Intermodal
For the year ended December 31
Freight revenues (in millions)
Carloads (in thousands)
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
$ 1,563 $ 1,593 $ 1,538 $
1,049.6 1,046.1 1,025.9
(30)
3.5
27,858 28,033 26,688
(175)
$ 1,489 $ 1,523 $ 1,499 $
(34)
(2)
—
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2) $
55
N/A
20.2
N/A
1,345
(2) $
24
4
2
5
2
(2)
(0.08)
(1)
3
N/A
N/A
1
(2)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)
5.61
5.68
5.76
(0.07)
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Intermodal revenue was $1,563 million in 2020, a decrease of $30 million, or 2%, from $1,593 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to
decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile and lower volumes of international intermodal driven by the completion of a customer contract. This
decrease was partially offset by the onboarding of a new international intermodal customer, higher freight rates, and the favourable impact of the change in
FX. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge revenues as a result of lower fuel prices.
Intermodal revenue was $1,593 million in 2019, an increase of $55 million, or 4%, from $1,538 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
international volumes through the Port of Vancouver, the onboarding of a new domestic retail customer, and the favourable impact of the change in FX. This
increase was partially offset by a decrease in freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. RTMs increased more than carloads due to discontinuing expressway
service in the second quarter of 2018, which had a shorter length of haul. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge
revenue as a result of lower fuel prices.
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Operating Expenses
2020 Operating Expenses
2019 Operating Expenses
2018 Operating Expenses
For the year ended December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Total
Change
%
Change
FX Adjusted
%
Change(1)
Compensation and benefits
$ 1,560 $ 1,540 $ 1,468 $
20
Fuel
Materials
Equipment rents
Depreciation and amortization
Purchased services and other
Total operating expenses
652
216
142
779
882
210
137
706
918
(230)
201
130
696
6
5
73
1,050
1,193
1,072
(143)
$ 4,399 $ 4,668 $ 4,485 $
(269)
1
(26)
3
4
10
(12)
(6)
1 $
(27)
3
2
10
(12)
(6) $
72
(36)
9
7
10
121
183
5
(4)
4
5
1
11
4
4
(6)
4
3
1
10
3
(1) FX adjusted % change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX
adjusted % change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Operating expenses were $4,399 million in 2020, a decrease of $269 million, or 6%, from $4,668 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
the favourable impact of $195 million from lower fuel prices;
efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;
a gain of $68 million as a result of the remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity investment in DRTP;
reduced variable expenses from lower volumes;
the impact of harsher winter operating conditions in 2019; and
lower casualty costs incurred in 2020.
This decrease was partially offset by:
•
•
•
•
higher depreciation and amortization of $71 million (excluding FX);
cost inflation;
higher stock-based compensation of $37 million primarily driven by an increase in stock price; and
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $23 million.
Operating expenses were $4,668 million in 2019, an increase of $183 million, or 4%, from $4,485 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
increased operating expense associated with higher casualty costs incurred in 2019 of $76 million (excluding FX);
higher stock-based compensation of $58 million primarily driven by an increase in stock price;
cost inflation;
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $48 million;
increased weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019; and
increased variable expenses from higher volumes.
Purchasedservicesand other:24%Compensationand benefits: 35%Fuel: 15%Materials:5%Equipmentrents: 3%Depreciationandamortization:18%Purchasedservicesand other:26%Compensationand benefits: 33%Fuel: 19%Materials:4%Equipmentrents: 3%Depreciationandamortization:15%Purchasedservicesand other:24%Compensationand benefits: 33%Fuel: 20%Materials:4%Equipmentrents: 3%Depreciationandamortization:16%
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This increase was partially offset by the favourable impact from changes in fuel prices of $77 million and the efficiencies generated from improved operating
performance and asset utilization.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense includes employee wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and stock-based compensation. Compensation and benefits expense
was $1,560 million in 2020, an increase of $20 million, or 1%, from $1,540 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
•
•
the impact of wage and benefit inflation;
increased stock-based compensation of $37 million primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price;
higher defined benefit ("DB") pension and post-retirement benefits current service cost of $33 million;
a bonus paid to frontline employees of $17 million; and
unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $5 million.
This increase was partially offset by:
•
•
•
•
labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;
reduced training costs;
lower volume variable expense as a result of decreased workload as measured by GTMs; and
the impact of weather related costs as a result of harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2019.
Compensation and benefits expense was $1,540 million in 2019, an increase of $72 million, or 5% from $1,468 million in 2018. This increase was primarily
due to:
•
•
•
•
•
higher stock-based compensation of $58 million primarily driven by an increase in stock price;
the impact of wage and benefit inflation;
the impact of harsher winter operating conditions driven by operational inefficiencies and increased track labour and overtime;
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $11 million; and
higher volume variable expenses as a result of an increase in workload as measured by GTMs.
This increase was partially offset by:
lower incentive compensation;
•
lower DB pension and post-retirement benefits current service costs of $14 million; and
•
labour efficiencies.
•
Fuel
Fuel expense consists mainly of fuel used by locomotives and includes provincial, state, and federal fuel taxes. Fuel expense was $652 million in 2020, a
decrease of $230 million, or 26%, from $882 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to:
•
•
•
the favourable impact of lower fuel prices of $195 million;
a decrease in workload, as measured by GTMs; and
an improvement in fuel efficiency of 1% from improved winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2020.
This decrease was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $8 million.
Fuel expense was $882 million in 2019, a decrease of $36 million, or 4%, from $918 million in 2018. This decrease was primarily due to the favourable
impact from lower fuel prices of $77 million.
This decrease was partially offset by an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $18 million.
Materials
Materials expense includes the cost of material used for maintenance of track, locomotives, freight cars, and buildings as well as software sustainment.
Materials expense was $216 million in 2020, an increase of $6 million, or 3%, from $210 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher
spending on locomotive maintenance and overhauls, and track maintenance.
Materials expense was $210 million in 2019, an increase of $9 million, or 4%, from $201 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to higher
locomotive maintenance and higher non-locomotive fuel costs.
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Equipment Rents
Equipment rents expense includes the cost associated with using other companies’ freight cars, intermodal equipment, and locomotives, net of rental income
received from other railways for the use of CP’s equipment. Equipment rents expense was $142 million in 2020, an increase of $5 million, or 4%, from $137
million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to lower receipts for CP freight cars used by other railways and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX
of $2 million, partially offset by lower usage of pooled freight cars as a result of lower volumes.
Equipment rents expense was $137 million in 2019, an increase of $7 million, or 5%, from $130 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due to greater
usage of pooled freight cars and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $3 million.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense represents the charge associated with the use of track and roadway, buildings, rolling stock, information systems,
and other depreciable assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was $779 million for 2020, an increase of $73 million, or 10%, from $706 million in
2019. This increase was primarily due to:
•
•
•
a higher asset base, as a result of the capital program spending in 2020;
the impact of depreciation studies and other adjustments made in 2019; and
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $2 million.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $706 million for 2019, an increase of $10 million, or 1%, from $696 million in 2018. This increase was primarily
due to a higher asset base, as a result of the capital program spending in 2019, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $4 million, partially
offset by the impact of depreciation studies and other adjustments.
Purchased Services and Other
For the year ended December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Support and facilities
Track and operations
Intermodal
Equipment
Casualty
Property taxes
Other
Land sales
Total Purchased services and other
2020
271 $
282
209
113
116
126
(57)
(10)
1,050 $
$
$
2019
278 $
278
222
125
149
133
29
(21)
1,193 $
2018
264 $
268
221
143
73
124
20
(41)
1,072 $
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
Total
Change
% Change
Total
Change
(7)
4
(13)
(12)
(33)
(7)
(86)
11
(143)
(3) $
1
(6)
(10)
(22)
(5)
(297)
(52)
(12) $
14
10
1
(18)
76
9
9
20
121
% Change
5
4
—
(13)
104
7
45
(49)
11
Purchased services and other expense encompasses a wide range of third-party costs, including contractor and consulting fees, locomotive and freight car
repairs performed by third parties, property and other taxes, intermodal pickup and delivery services, casualty expense, expenses for joint facilities, and gains
on land sales. Purchased services and other expense was $1,050 million in 2020, a decrease of $143 million, or 12%, from $1,193 million in 2019. This
decrease was primarily due to:
•
•
•
•
•
a gain of $68 million as a result of the remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity investment in DRTP, reported in Other.
lower expenses primarily due to reduced number and severity of casualty incidents, reported in Casualty;
reduced business travel and event cost due to COVID-19, reported in primarily Support and facilities and Track and operations;
a decrease in charges associated with contingencies of $10 million, reported in Other; and
reduced variable expenses from lower volumes, reported in Intermodal and Equipment.
This decrease was partially offset by lower gains on land sales of $11 million in 2020, reported in Land sales and the unfavourable impact of the change in
FX of $6 million.
Purchased services and other expense was $1,193 million in 2019, an increase of $121 million, or 11%, from $1,072 million in 2018. This increase was
primarily due to:
•
an increase in number and severity of casualty incidents of $73 million (excluding FX), which were the result of difficult operating conditions due to
weather in the first half of 2019, reported in Casualty;
lower gains on land sales of $20 million mainly as a result of the sale of the Bass Lake railway line in 2018;
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $11 million;
an increase in legal fees, reported in Support and facilities;
•
•
•
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•
•
higher snow removal and other weather related costs; and
higher property taxes due to higher tax rates.
This increase was partially offset by:
•
•
a decrease in charges associated with contingencies of $10 million, reported in Other;
a decrease in costs for locomotive warranty service agreements due to the insourcing of maintenance of certain locomotives in the company's fleet,
reported in Equipment; and
costs related to labour disruptions in the second quarter of 2018, reported in Track and operations.
•
Other Income Statement Items
Other (Income) Expense
Other (income) expense consists of gains and losses from the change in FX on debt and lease liabilities and working capital, costs related to financing,
shareholder costs, equity income, and other non-operating expenditures. Other income was $7 million in 2020, a decrease of $82 million, or 92%, from $89
million in the same period of 2019. This decrease was primarily due to a lower FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of
$80 million.
Other income was $89 million in 2019, a change of $263 million, or 151%, compared to an expense of $174 million in 2018. This change was primarily due
to an FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $94 million, compared to an FX translation loss on U.S. dollar-denominated
debt of $168 million in 2018.
FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities are discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Other Components of Net Periodic Benefit Recovery
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery were $342 million in 2020, a decrease of $39 million, or 10%, from $381 million in 2019. This decrease
was primarily due to an increase in the recognized net actuarial loss resulting from a reduction in discount rate.
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery were $381 million in 2019, a decrease of $3 million or 1%, from $384 million in 2018. This decrease was
primarily due to higher interest cost on the benefit obligation.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense includes interest on long-term debt and finance leases. Net interest expense was $458 million in 2020, an increase of $10 million, or
2%, from $448 million in 2019. This increase was primarily due to the unfavourable impacts of an increase in debt levels of $34 million and the change in
FX of $4 million. This increase was partially offset by a reduction in interest related to long-term debt of $29 million as the result of a lower effective interest
rate following the Company's debt refinancing completed in 2019 and 2020.
Net interest expense was $448 million in 2019, a decrease of $5 million, or 1%, from $453 million in 2018. This was primarily due to a net reduction in
interest related to long-term debt of $21 million as the result of a lower effective interest rate following the Company's debt refinancing completed in 2018
and 2019, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $10 million and an increase in commercial paper interest of $6 million.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $758 million in 2020, an increase of $52 million, or 7%, from $706 million in 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher
taxable earnings and lower net income tax recoveries in 2020. In 2020, a tax filing election lowered the North Dakota rate resulting in net income tax
recoveries of $29 million compared to 2019 when net income tax recoveries were $88 million as a result of an Alberta corporate tax rate decrease, partially
offset by a 2019 tax expense for an unrecognized tax benefit of $24 million.
Income tax expense was $706 million in 2019, an increase of $69 million, or 11%, from $637 million in 2018. The increase was due to:
•
•
•
higher taxable earnings;
an increase in unrecognized tax benefits of $24 million; and
net income tax recoveries in 2018 of $21 million as a result of the Iowa and Missouri corporate tax rate decreases.
This increase was partially offset by net income tax recoveries in 2019 of $88 million as a result of an Alberta corporate tax rate decrease.
The effective income tax rate for 2020 was 23.66% on reported income and 24.61% on Adjusted income. The effective income tax rate for 2019 was
22.43% on reported income and 24.96% on Adjusted income. The effective income tax rate for 2018 was 24.64% on reported income and 24.55% on
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 79
Adjusted income. Adjusted income is a Non-GAAP measure, which is discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The Company expects a 2021 effective tax rate of 24.60%. The Company’s 2021 outlook for its effective tax rate is based on certain assumptions about
events and developments that may or may not materialize, or that may be offset entirely or partially by new events and developments. These assumptions
are discussed further in Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes adequate amounts of Cash and cash equivalents are available in the normal course of business to provide for ongoing operations,
including the obligations identified in the tables in Contractual Commitments of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations. The Company is not aware of any trends or expected fluctuations in the Company's liquidity that would create any deficiencies.
The Company's primary sources of liquidity include its Cash and cash equivalents, its commercial paper program, its bilateral letter of credit facilities, and its
revolving credit facility.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had $147 million of Cash and cash equivalents compared to $133 million at December 31, 2019.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company's revolving credit facility was undrawn (December 31, 2019 – undrawn), from a total available amount of U.S. $1.3
billion. The agreement requires the Company to maintain a financial covenant in conjunction with the facility. As at December 31, 2020, the Company was
in compliance with all terms and conditions of the credit facility arrangements and satisfied the financial covenant.
The Company has a commercial paper program that enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion
in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the revolving credit facility. As at December 31, 2020, total
commercial paper borrowings were U.S. $644 million (December 31, 2019 – $397 million).
As at December 31, 2020, under its bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company had letters of credit drawn of $59 million from a total available amount
of $300 million (December 31, 2019 - $80 million). Under the bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company has the option to post collateral in the form of
Cash or cash equivalents, equal at least to the face value of the letter of credit issued. As at December 31, 2020, the Company did not have any collateral
posted on its bilateral letter of credit facilities (December 31, 2019 – $nil).
The following discussion of operating, investing, and financing activities describes the Company’s indicators of liquidity and capital resources.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $2,802 million in 2020, a decrease of $188 million, or 6%, compared to $2,990 million in 2019. This decrease
was primarily due to lower receipts from customers in advance of performing services, compared to 2019.
Cash provided by operating activities was $2,990 million in 2019, an increase of $278 million, or 10%, compared to $2,712 million in 2018. This increase
was primarily due to advance receipts of consideration for service under freight contracts as well as higher cash generating income, compared to 2018.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $2,030 million in 2020, an increase of $227 million, or 13%, from $1,803 million in 2019. This increase was primarily
due to the acquisition of DRTP in 2020, compared to the acquisition of CMQ in 2019.
Cash used in investing activities was $1,803 million in 2019, an increase of $345 million, or 24%, from $1,458 million in 2018. This increase was primarily
due to:
•
•
•
the acquisition of CMQ;
higher additions to properties; and
lower proceeds from the sale of properties and other assets.
80 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Capital Programs
For the year ended December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for track miles and crossties)
Additions to capital
Track and roadway
Rolling stock (1)
Information systems software (2)
Buildings (3)
Other (3)
Total – accrued additions to capital
Less:
Non-cash transactions
Cash invested in additions to properties (per Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows)
Track installation capital programs
Track miles of rail laid (miles)
Track miles of rail capacity expansion (miles)
Crossties installed (thousands)
2020
2019
$
1,161 $
1,004 $
253
45
103
126
1,688
393
55
58
154
1,664
2018
965
318
53
54
184
1,574
17
17
23
$
1,671 $
1,647 $
1,551
301
28
1,417
246
11
1,122
281
4
1,015
(1) Previously reported as Rolling Stock and containers. Containers of approximately $3 million in 2020 (2019 - $33 million; 2018 - $83 million) included in Other.
(2) Previously reported as Information Systems including hardware and software. Hardware of approximately $17 million in 2020 (2019 - $15 million; 2018 - $33 million) included in Other.
(3) Previously reported as Buildings and other, now separated.
Track and roadway expenditures include the replacement and enhancement of the Company’s track infrastructure. Of the $1,161 million additions in 2020
(2019 – $1,004 million), approximately $1,008 million (2019 – $918 million) was invested in the renewal of depleted assets, namely rail, ties, ballast,
signals, and bridges. Approximately $25 million (2019 – $27 million) was spent on PTC compliance requirements and $128 million (2019 – $59 million) was
invested in network improvements and growth initiatives.
Rolling stock investments encompass locomotives and railcars. In 2020, expenditures on locomotives were approximately $126 million (2019 – $174 million)
and were focused on the continued re-investment in CP's existing locomotive fleet. Railcar investment of approximately $127 million (2019 – $219 million)
was largely focused on renewal of depleted assets, including the acquisition of covered hoppers for grain transportation.
In 2020, CP invested approximately $45 million (2019 – $55 million) in information systems software primarily focused on rationalizing and enhancing
business systems and providing real-time data. Investments in buildings were approximately $103 million (2019 - $58 million) included items such as facility
upgrades, renovations and shop equipment. Other items were $126 million (2019 – $154 million) and included investments in modernizing core information
systems hardware, containers, and vehicles.
For 2021, CP expects to invest approximately $1.55 billion in its capital programs, which will be financed with cash generated from operations.
Approximately 60% to 65% of the planned capital programs is for track and roadway. Approximately 20% is expected to be allocated to rolling stock,
including railcars and locomotive improvements. Approximately 5% is expected to be allocated to information services, and 10% to 15% is expected to be
allocated to buildings and other.
Free Cash
CP generated positive Free cash of $1,157 million in 2020, a decrease of $200 million, or 15%, from $1,357 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily
due to a decrease in cash provided by operating activities.
CP generated positive Free cash of $1,357 million in 2019, an increase of $68 million, or 5%, from $1,289 million in 2018. This increase was primarily due
to an increase in cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by higher additions to properties and lower proceeds from the sale of properties and
other assets during 2019.
Free cash is affected by seasonal fluctuations and by other factors including the size of the Company's capital programs. The 2020 capital programs are
discussed above. Free cash is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
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Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities was $764 million in 2020, a decrease of $347 million, or 31%, from $1,111 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily
due to the issuances of U.S. $500 million 2.050% notes due March 5, 2030 and $300 million 3.050% notes due March 9, 2050 in 2020, compared to the
issuance of $400 million 3.150% notes due March 13, 2029 in 2019, as well as the principal repayment of U.S. $350 million of the Company's 7.250%
notes at maturity in May 2019. This was partially offset by higher payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program, lower net
issuances of commercial paper during 2020, and higher dividends paid during 2020.
Cash used in financing activities was $1,111 million in 2019, a decrease of $431 million, or 28%, from $1,542 million in 2018. This decrease was primarily
due to the net issuance of commercial paper in 2019 and a lower principal repayment of U.S. $350 million of the Company's 7.250% notes maturing May
2019, compared to the principal repayments in 2018 of U.S. $275 million of the Company's 6.500% notes maturing May 2018 and $375 million of the
Company's 6.250% medium term notes maturing June 2018. This was partially offset by the issuance of $400 million 3.150% notes due March 13, 2029 in
2019 compared to the issuance of U.S. $500 million 4.000% notes due June 1, 2028 in 2018, and higher dividends paid during 2019.
Credit Measures
Credit ratings provide information relating to the Company’s operations and liquidity, and affect the Company’s ability to obtain short-term and long-term
financing and/or the cost of such financing.
A mid-investment grade credit rating is an important measure in assessing the Company’s ability to maintain access to public financing and to minimize the
cost of capital. It also affects the ability of the Company to engage in certain collateralized business activities on a cost-effective basis.
Credit ratings and outlooks are based on the rating agencies’ methodologies and can change from time to time to reflect their views of CP. Their views are
affected by numerous factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial position and liquidity along with external factors beyond the Company’s
control.
As at December 31, 2020, CP's credit ratings from Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's") and Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's")
remain unchanged from December 31, 2019.
Credit ratings as at December 31, 2020(1)
Long-term debt
Standard & Poor's
Long-term corporate credit
Senior secured debt
Senior unsecured debt
Senior unsecured debt
Moody's
Commercial paper program
Standard & Poor's
Moody's
BBB+
A
BBB+
Baa1
A-2
P-2
Outlook
stable
stable
stable
stable
N/A
N/A
(1) Credit ratings are not recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell securities and do not address the market price or suitability of a specific security for a particular investor. Credit ratings
are based on the rating agencies' methodologies and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies.
Financial Ratios
The Long-term debt to Net income ratio was 4.0 in 2020, compared with 3.6 in 2019 and 4.5 in 2018. The increase in the ratio from 2019 to 2020 was
primarily due to higher debt. The decrease in the ratio from 2018 to 2019 was due to higher Net income, partially offset by higher debt.
The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") ratio was 2.5 in 2020, compared with 2.4 in
2019 and 2.6 in 2018. The increase in the ratio from 2019 to 2020 was primarily due to a higher debt balance, partially offset by an increase in Adjusted
EBITDA. The decrease from 2018 to 2019 was primarily due to an increase in Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is defined and
reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Over the long
term, CP targets an Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.0 to 2.5.
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Although CP has provided a target Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio), management is unable to reconcile, without
unreasonable efforts, the target Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to the most comparable GAAP measure (Long-term debt to Net income ratio),
due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In
recent years, CP has recognized changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions
affect Net income but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canada dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a
significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the
Company’s debt and lease liabilities, interest and taxes from Adjusted EBITDA. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 7. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
Dividend Payout Ratio
The dividend payout ratio was 19.8% in 2020, compared with 17.9% in 2019 and 18.5% in 2018. The increase in the ratio from 2019 to 2020 was due to
higher dividends declared per share, partially offset by higher diluted EPS. The decrease in the ratio from 2018 to 2019 was due to higher diluted EPS,
partially offset by higher dividends declared per share.
The Adjusted dividend payout ratio was 20.1% in 2020, compared with 19.1% in 2019 and 17.3% in 2018. These increases were due to higher dividends
declared per share, partially offset by higher Adjusted diluted EPS. Adjusted dividend payout ratio is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Over the long term, CP targets an Adjusted dividend payout
ratio of 25.0% to 30.0%.
Although CP has provided a target Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted dividend payout ratio), management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts,
the target Adjusted dividend payout ratio to the most comparable GAAP measure (Dividend payout ratio), due to unknown variables and uncertainty related
to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent years, CP has recognized changes in income
tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect Diluted EPS but may be excluded from CP’s
Adjusted diluted EPS. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canada dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but
may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities from
Adjusted diluted EPS. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations for further discussion.
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (“CPRC”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CPRL”), is the issuer of certain securities
which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CPRL on an unsecured basis. The other subsidiaries of CPRC do not guarantee the securities and are
referred to below as the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”. The following is a description of the terms and conditions of the guarantees with respect to
securities for which CPRC is the issuer and CPRL provides a full and unconditional guarantee.
As of December 31, 2020, CPRC has $7,448 million principal amount of debt securities outstanding due through 2115, and $45 million in perpetual 4%
consolidated debenture stock, for all of which CPRL is the guarantor.
CPRL fully and unconditionally guarantees the payment of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the debt securities and consolidated debenture
stock issued by CPRC, any sinking fund or analogous payments payable with respect to such securities, and any additional amounts payable when they
become due, whether at maturity or otherwise. The guarantee is CPRL’s unsubordinated and unsecured obligation and ranks equally with all of CPRL’s other
unsecured, unsubordinated obligations.
CPRL will be released and relieved of its obligations under the guarantees after obligations to the holders are satisfied in accordance with the terms of the
respective instruments.
Pursuant to Rule 13-01 of the SEC's Regulation S-X, the Company provides summarized financial and non-financial information of CPRC in lieu of providing
separate financial statements of CPRC.
More information on the securities under this guarantee structure can be found in Exhibit 22.1 List of Issuers and Guarantor Subsidiaries of this annual
report.
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Summarized Financial Information
The following tables present summarized financial information for CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) on a combined basis after
elimination of (i) intercompany transactions and balances among CPRC and CPRL; (ii) equity in earnings from and investments in the Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries; and (iii) intercompany dividend income.
Statements of Income
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total revenues
Total operating expenses
Operating Income (1)
Less: Other (2)
Income before income tax expense
Net Income
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
For the year ended
December 31, 2020
For the year ended
December 31, 2019
$
$
5,797 $
3,263
2,534
127
2,407
1,792 $
5,662
3,446
2,216
(13)
2,229
1,704
(1) Includes net lease costs incurred from non-guarantor subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 of $435 million and $320 million, respectively.
(2) Includes Other income, Other components of net periodic benefit recovery, and Net interest expense.
Balance Sheets
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Assets
Current Assets
Properties
Other non-current assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Other non-current liabilities
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
$
$
907 $
10,865
1,151
2,290 $
8,585
2,981
842
10,287
1,208
1,833
8,145
2,711
Excluded from the Income Statements and Balance Sheets above are the following significant intercompany transactions and balances that CPRC and CPRL
have with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:
Cash Transactions with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Dividend income from non-guarantor subsidiaries
Capital contributions to non-guarantor subsidiaries
Return of capital from non-guarantor subsidiaries
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
For the year ended
December 31, 2020
For the year ended
December 31, 2019
$
163 $
—
198
158
(125)
1,345
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Balances with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Assets
Accounts Receivable, intercompany
Short-term advances to affiliates
Long-term advances to affiliates
Liabilities
Accounts payable, intercompany
Short-term advances from affiliates
Long-term advances from affiliates
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
$
$
327 $
20
9
179 $
3,658
82
318
14
7
249
3,700
84
Share Capital
At February 17, 2021, the latest practicable date prior to the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were 133,297,236 Common Shares and no
preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of 13,779 holders of record of the Common Shares. In addition, CP has a Management Stock Option
Incentive Plan (“MSOIP”), under which key officers and employees are granted options to purchase the Common Shares. Each option granted can be
exercised for one Common Share. At February 17, 2021, 1,521,584 options were outstanding under the MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered
into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are 733,836 options available to be issued by the Company’s MSOIP in the future. CP has a Director's Stock Option Plan
(“DSOP”), under which directors are granted options to purchase Common Shares. There are no outstanding options under the DSOP, which has 340,000
options available to be issued in the future.
Non-GAAP Measures
The Company presents Non-GAAP measures to provide a basis for evaluating underlying earnings and liquidity trends in the Company’s business that can be
compared with the results of operations in prior periods. In addition, these Non-GAAP measures facilitate a multi-period assessment of long-term
profitability, allowing management and other external users of the Company’s consolidated financial information to compare profitability on a long-term
basis, including assessing future profitability, with that of the Company’s peers.
These Non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning and are not defined by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies. The presentation of these Non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as
superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The Company uses adjusted earnings results including Adjusted income, Adjusted diluted earnings per share, Adjusted operating income, and Adjusted
operating ratio to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting future business operations and future profitability. These
Non-GAAP measures are presented in Item 6. Selected Financial Data and discussed further in other sections of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These Non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operating
results because they exclude certain significant items that are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount. As a result,
these items are excluded for management assessment of operational performance, allocation of resources, and preparation of annual budgets. These
significant items may include, but are not limited to, restructuring and asset impairment charges, individually significant gains and losses from sales of
assets, the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities (including borrowings under the credit facility), discrete tax items, changes in
income tax rates, changes to an uncertain tax item, and certain items outside the control of management. These items may not be non-recurring. However,
excluding these significant items from GAAP results allows for a consistent understanding of the Company's consolidated financial performance when
performing a multi-period assessment including assessing the likelihood of future results. Accordingly, these Non-GAAP financial measures may provide
insight to investors and other external users of the Company's consolidated financial information.
In 2020, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
•
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $29 million due to a change relating to a tax return filing election for the state of North Dakota that
favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 22 cents; and
during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $14 million ($12 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that
favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 9 cents as follows:
–
in the fourth quarter, a $103 million gain ($90 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 67 cents;
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–
–
–
in the third quarter, a $40 million gain ($38 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 29 cents;
in the second quarter, an $86 million gain ($82 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 59 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $215 million loss ($198 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by $1.44.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In 2019, there were three significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax expense of $24 million as a result of a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period that unfavourably
impacted Diluted EPS by 17 cents;
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $88 million due to the change in the Alberta provincial corporate income tax rate that favourably
impacted Diluted EPS by 63 cents; and
during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $94 million ($86 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that
favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 62 cents as follows:
–
–
–
–
in the fourth quarter, a $37 million gain ($32 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 22 cents;
in the third quarter, a $25 million loss ($22 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 15 cents;
in the second quarter, a $37 million gain ($34 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 24 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $45 million gain ($42 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 30 cents.
In 2018, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $21 million due to reductions in the Missouri and Iowa state tax rates that favourably impacted
Diluted EPS by 15 cents; and
during the course of the year, a net non-cash loss of $168 million ($150 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt that unfavourably
impacted Diluted EPS by $1.05 as follows:
–
–
–
–
in the fourth quarter, a $113 million loss ($103 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 72 cents;
in the third quarter, a $38 million gain ($33 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 23 cents;
in the second quarter, a $44 million loss ($38 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 27 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $49 million loss ($42 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 29 cents.
In 2017, there were five significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the second quarter, a charge on hedge roll and de-designation of $13 million ($10 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS
by 7 cents;
in the second quarter, an insurance recovery of a legal settlement of $10 million ($7 million after current tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 5
cents;
in the first quarter, a management transition recovery of $51 million related to the retirement of Mr. E. Hunter Harrison as CEO of CP ($39 million after
deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 27 cents;
during the course of the year, a net deferred tax recovery of $541 million as a result of changes in income tax rates as follows:
–
–
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $527 million, primarily due to the U.S. tax reform, that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by $3.63;
in the third quarter, a deferred tax expense of $3 million as a result of the change in the Illinois state corporate income tax rate change that
unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 2 cents;
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $17 million as a result of the change in the Saskatchewan provincial corporate income tax rate
that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 12 cents; and
–
during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $186 million ($162 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt that favourably
impacted Diluted EPS by $1.10 as follows:
–
–
–
–
in the fourth quarter, a $14 million loss ($12 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 8 cents;
in the third quarter, a $105 million gain ($91 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 62 cents;
in the second quarter, a $67 million gain ($59 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 40 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $28 million gain ($24 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 16 cents.
In 2016, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
•
in the third quarter, a $25 million expense ($18 million after current tax) related to a legal settlement that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 12
cents; and
during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $79 million ($68 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt that favourably impacted
Diluted EPS by 46 cents as follows:
–
–
–
–
in the fourth quarter, a $74 million loss ($64 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 43 cents;
in the third quarter, a $46 million loss ($40 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 27 cents;
in the second quarter, an $18 million gain ($16 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 10 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $181 million gain ($156 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by $1.01.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Performance Measures to Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable measures presented in accordance with GAAP to the Non-GAAP measures presented in Item 6.
Selected Financial Data and discussed further in other sections of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations:
Adjusted income is calculated as Net income reported on a GAAP basis adjusted for significant items.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Net income as reported
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Legal settlement charge
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
Management transition recovery
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
Income tax rate changes
Provision for uncertain tax item
Adjusted income
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
2,444 $
2,440 $
1,951 $
2,405 $
2016
1,599
—
—
—
—
14
2
(29)
—
—
—
—
—
94
8
(88)
24
—
—
—
—
(168)
(18)
(21)
—
—
10
(13)
51
186
36
(541)
—
(25)
—
—
—
79
4
—
—
$
2,403 $
2,290 $
2,080 $
1,666 $
1,549
(1) The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 13.58%, 8.55%, 10.64%, 15.27% and
7.17% for the years presented, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using Adjusted income, as defined above, divided by the weighted-average diluted number of Common
Shares outstanding during the period as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Diluted earnings per share as reported
$
17.97 $
17.52 $
13.61 $
16.44 $
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Legal settlement charge
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
Management transition recovery
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities
0.10
0.67
(1.17)
Add:
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
Income tax rate changes
Provision for uncertain tax item
0.01
(0.21)
—
0.05
(0.63)
0.17
(0.12)
(0.15)
—
—
0.07
(0.09)
0.35
1.27
0.25
(3.70)
—
2016
10.63
(0.17)
—
—
—
0.53
0.02
—
—
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
17.67 $
16.44 $
14.51 $
11.39 $
10.29
(1) The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 13.58%, 8.55%, 10.64%, 15.27% and
7.17% for the years presented, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
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Adjusted operating income is calculated as Operating income reported on a GAAP basis less significant items.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Operating income as reported
Less significant item:
Management transition recovery
Adjusted operating income
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
3,311 $
3,124 $
2,831 $
2,519 $
2016
2,411
—
—
—
51
—
$
3,311 $
3,124 $
2,831 $
2,468 $
2,411
Adjusted operating ratio excludes those significant items that are reported within Operating income.
Operating ratio as reported
Less significant item:
Management transition recovery
Adjusted operating ratio
2020
57.1 %
—
57.1 %
For the year ended December 31
2019
59.9 %
2018
61.3 %
—
—
59.9 %
61.3 %
2017
61.6 %
(0.8)
62.4 %
2016
61.3 %
—
61.3 %
Adjusted ROIC
Adjusted ROIC is calculated as Adjusted return divided by Adjusted average invested capital. Adjusted return is defined as Net income adjusted for interest
expense, tax effected at the Company’s adjusted annualized effective tax rate, and significant items in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, tax
effected at the applicable tax rate. Adjusted average invested capital is defined as the sum of total Shareholders' equity, Long-term debt, and Long-term
debt maturing within one year, as presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, each averaged between the beginning and ending
balance over a rolling 12-month period, adjusted for the impact of significant items, tax effected at the applicable tax rate, on closing balances as part of this
average. Adjusted ROIC excludes significant items reported in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, as these significant items are not
considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount, and excludes interest expense, net of tax, to incorporate returns on the
Company’s overall capitalization. Adjusted ROIC is a performance measure that measures how productively the Company uses its long-term capital
investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions made by management, and is an important performance criteria in
determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan. Adjusted ROIC, which is reconciled below from Return on average shareholders'
equity, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Item 6. Selected Financial Data and discussed further in
Results of Operations of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, CP aligned the reconciliation sequence for Adjusted ROIC to start with Net income, with no change to the calculated
Adjusted return.
Calculation of Return on average shareholders' equity
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)
Net income as reported
Average shareholders' equity
Return on average shareholders' equity
For the year ended December 31
$
$
2020
2,444 $
7,194 $
34.0%
2019
2018
2017
2,440 $
1,951 $
2,405 $
6,853 $
6,537 $
5,539 $
35.6%
29.8%
43.4%
2016
1,599
4,711
33.9%
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Return
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Net income as reported
Add:
Net interest expense
Tax on interest(1)
Significant items (pre-tax):
Legal settlement charge
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
Management transition recovery
Impact of FX translation (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities
Tax on significant items(2)
Income tax rate changes
Provision for uncertain tax item
Adjusted return
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
2,444 $
2,440 $
1,951 $
2,405 $
458
(113)
448
(112)
453
(112)
—
—
—
—
(14)
2
(29)
—
—
—
—
—
(94)
8
(88)
24
—
—
—
—
168
(18)
(21)
—
473
(126)
—
(10)
13
(51)
(186)
36
(541)
—
2016
1,599
471
(124)
25
—
—
—
(79)
4
—
—
$
2,748 $
2,626 $
2,421 $
2,013 $
1,896
(1) Tax was calculated at the adjusted annualized effective tax rate of 24.61%, 24.96%, 24.55%, 26.42%, and 26.20% for each of the above items for the years presented, respectively.
(2) Tax was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate of 13.58%, 8.55%, 10.64%, 15.27%, and 7.17% for each of the above items for the
years presented, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
Reconciliation of Average shareholders' equity to Adjusted average invested capital
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Average shareholders' equity
Average Long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one
year
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
7,194 $
6,853 $
6,537 $
5,539 $
2016
4,711
9,264
8,726
8,427
8,422
8,821
$
16,458 $
15,579 $
14,964 $
13,961 $
13,532
Less:
Significant items (pre-tax):
Legal settlement charge
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
Management transition recovery
Tax on significant items(1)
Income tax rate changes
Provision for uncertain tax item
—
—
—
—
—
15
—
—
—
—
—
—
44
(12)
—
—
—
—
—
11
—
—
5
(7)
26
(5)
270
—
(13)
—
—
—
4
—
—
Adjusted average invested capital
$
16,443 $
15,547 $
14,953 $
13,672 $
13,541
(1) Tax was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate of 15.27% and 7.17% for 2017 and 2016, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect
the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.
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Calculation of Adjusted ROIC
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)
Adjusted return
Adjusted average invested capital
Adjusted ROIC
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
$
2,748
$
2,626
$
2,421
$
2,013
$
1,896
$ 16,443
$ 15,547
$ 14,953
$ 13,672
$ 13,541
16.7%
16.9%
16.2%
14.7%
14.0%
Free Cash
Free cash is calculated as Cash provided by operating activities, less Cash used in investing activities, adjusted for changes in cash and cash equivalents
balances resulting from FX fluctuations, and the acquisitions of CMQ and DRTP. Free cash is a measure that management considers to be a valuable
indicator of liquidity. Free cash is useful to investors and other external users of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as it assists with the
evaluation of the Company's ability to generate cash to satisfy debt obligations and discretionary activities such as dividends, share repurchase programs,
and other strategic opportunities. The acquisitions of CMQ and DRTP are not indicative of investment trends and have also been excluded from Free cash.
Free cash should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Cash provided by operating activities. Free cash is presented in Item 6. Selected
Financial Data and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used in investing activities
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
2,802 $
2,990 $
2,712 $
2,182 $
2016
2,089
(2,030)
(1,803)
(1,458)
(1,295)
(1,069)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and
cash equivalents
6
(4)
11
(13)
(13)
Less:
Settlement of forward starting swaps on debt issuance
Investment in Central Maine & Québec Railway
Investment in Detroit River Tunnel Partnership
—
19
(398)
—
(174)
—
(24)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Free cash
$
1,157 $
1,357 $
1,289 $
874 $
1,007
Foreign Exchange Adjusted % Change
FX adjusted % change allows certain financial results to be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating
period-to-period comparisons in the analysis of trends in business performance. Financial result variances at constant currency are obtained by translating
the comparable period of the prior year results denominated in U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates of the current period.
FX adjusted % changes in revenues are further used in calculating FX adjusted % change in freight revenue per carload and RTM. These items are presented
in Operating Revenues of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Freight revenues by line of business
Grain
Coal
Potash
Fertilizers and sulphur
Forest products
Energy, chemicals and plastics
Metals, minerals, and consumer
products
Automotive
Intermodal
Freight revenues
Non-freight revenues
Total revenues
Reported
2020
Reported
2019
Reported
2018
Variance
due to
FX
FX
Adjusted
2019
FX Adj. %
Change
Variance
due to
FX
FX
Adjusted
2018
FX Adj. %
Change
2020 vs. 2019
2019 vs. 2018
$
1,829 $
1,684 $
1,566 $
8 $
1,692
8 $
19 $
1,585
566
493
290
328
682
462
250
304
673
486
243
284
1,519
1,534
1,243
629
324
1,563
7,541
169
752
352
1,593
7,613
179
797
322
1,538
7,152
164
1
2
2
3
3
7
3
4
33
—
683
464
252
307
1,537
759
355
1,597
7,646
179
(17)
6
15
7
(1)
(17)
(9)
(2)
(1)
(6)
2
6
4
5
675
492
247
289
17
1,260
16
7
10
86
1
813
329
1,548
7,238
165
$
7,710 $
7,792 $
7,316 $
33 $
7,825
(1) $
87 $
7,403
6
1
(6)
1
5
22
(8)
7
3
5
8
5
FX adjusted % changes in operating expenses are discussed in Operating Expenses of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Reported
2020
Reported
2019
Reported
2018
2020 vs. 2019
FX
Adjusted
2019
Variance
due to
FX
FX Adj. %
Change
2019 vs. 2018
FX
Adjusted
2018
Variance
due to
FX
FX Adj. %
Change
Compensation and benefits
$
1,560 $
1,540 $
1,468 $
5 $
1,545
1 $
11 $
1,479
Fuel
Materials
Equipment rents
Depreciation and amortization
652
216
142
779
882
210
137
706
918
201
130
696
Purchased services and other
1,050
1,193
1,072
8
—
2
2
6
890
210
139
708
1,199
(27)
3
2
10
(12)
18
1
3
4
936
202
133
700
11
1,083
Total operating expenses
$
4,399 $
4,668 $
4,485 $
23 $
4,691
(6) $
48 $
4,533
4
(6)
4
3
1
10
3
Dividend Payout Ratio and Adjusted Dividend Payout Ratio
Dividend payout ratio is calculated as dividends declared per share divided by Diluted EPS. Adjusted dividend payout ratio is calculated as dividends declared
per share divided by Adjusted diluted EPS, as defined above. These ratios are measures of shareholder return and provide information on the Company's
ability to declare dividends on an ongoing basis. Dividend payout ratio and Adjusted dividend payout ratio are presented in Item 6. Selected Financial Data
and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
Calculation of Dividend Payout Ratio
(in dollars, except for percentages)
Dividends declared per share
Diluted EPS
Dividend payout ratio
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
$ 3.5600
$ 3.1400
$ 2.5125
$ 2.1875
$ 1.8500
17.97
19.8%
17.52
13.61
16.44
10.63
17.9%
18.5%
13.3%
17.4%
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Calculation of Adjusted Dividend Payout Ratio
(in dollars, except for percentages)
Dividends declared per share
Adjusted diluted EPS
Adjusted dividend payout ratio
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
$ 3.5600
$ 3.1400
$ 2.5125
$ 2.1875
$ 1.8500
17.67
20.1%
16.44
14.51
11.39
10.29
19.1%
17.3%
19.2%
18.0%
Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") ratio is calculated as Adjusted net debt divided by
Adjusted EBITDA. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a key credit measure used to assess the Company’s financial capacity. The ratio provides
information on the Company’s ability to service its debt and other long-term obligations. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is reconciled
below from the Long-term debt to Net income ratio, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Item 6. Selected
Financial Data and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Calculation of Long-term Debt to Net Income Ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at
December 31
Net income for the year ended December 31
Long-term debt to Net income ratio
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
$
9,771 $
8,757 $
8,696 $
8,159 $
2,444
4.0
2,440
1,951
2,405
3.6
4.5
3.4
8,684
1,599
5.4
Reconciliation of Long-term Debt to Adjusted Net Debt
Adjusted net debt is defined as Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year and Short-term borrowing as reported on the Company’s
Consolidated Balance Sheets adjusted for pension plans deficit, operating lease liabilities recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and
Cash and cash equivalents.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one
year as at December 31
$
9,771 $
8,757 $
8,696 $
8,159 $
8,684
Add:
Pension plans deficit(1)
Operating lease liabilities
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents
Adjusted net debt as at December 31
(1) Pension plans deficit is the total funded status of the Pension plans in deficit only.
328
311
294
354
266
387
278
281
147
133
61
338
$
10,263 $
9,272 $
9,288 $
8,380 $
273
361
164
9,154
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Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest and tax ("EBIT") is calculated as Net income before Net interest expense and Income tax expense. Adjusted EBIT excludes significant
items reported in both Operating income and Other (income) expense. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Adjusted EBIT plus operating lease expense and
Depreciation and amortization, less Other components of net periodic benefit recovery.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Net income as reported
Add:
Net interest expense
Income tax expense
EBIT
Less significant items (pre-tax):
Legal settlement charge
Insurance recovery of legal settlement
Charge on hedge roll and de-designation
Management transition recovery
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities
Adjusted EBIT
Add:
Operating lease expense
Depreciation and amortization
Less:
For the year ended December 31
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
2,444 $
2,440 $
1,951 $
2,405 $
458
758
448
706
453
637
473
93
2016
1,599
471
553
3,660
3,594
3,041
2,971
2,623
—
—
—
—
14
—
—
—
—
94
3,646
3,500
78
779
83
706
—
—
—
—
(168)
3,209
97
696
—
10
(13)
51
186
(25)
—
—
—
79
2,737
2,569
104
661
111
640
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery
342
381
384
274
167
Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,161 $
3,908 $
3,618 $
3,228 $
3,153
Calculation of Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)
Adjusted net debt as at December 31
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio
2020
2019
2018
2017
$
10,263 $
9,272 $
9,288 $
8,380 $
4,161
2.5
3,908
3,618
3,228
2.4
2.6
2.6
2016
9,154
3,153
2.9
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Guarantees
Refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 26 Guarantees for details.
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Contractual Commitments
The accompanying table indicates the Company’s obligations and commitments to make future payments for contracts such as debt, leases, and commercial
arrangements as at December 31, 2020.
Payments due by period (in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total
2021
2022 & 2023
2024 & 2025
Thereafter
Interest on long-term debt and finance leases
$
10,883 $
9,717
143
347
1,743
494
441 $
1,178
8
71
528
54
762 $
946
111
112
930
102
693 $
974
14
76
97
98
8,987
6,619
10
88
188
240
Long-term debt
Finance leases
Operating leases(1)
Supplier purchase
Other long-term liabilities(2)
Total contractual commitments
$
23,327 $
2,280 $
2,963 $
1,952 $
16,132
(1) Residual value guarantees on certain leased equipment with a maximum exposure of $1 million are not included in the minimum payments shown above, as management believes that
CP will not be required to make payments under these residual guarantees.
(2) Includes expected cash payments for environmental remediation, post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, long-term disability benefits, pension benefit payments for the
Company’s non-registered supplemental pension plan, and certain other long-term liabilities. Projected payments for post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, and long-
term disability benefits include the anticipated payments for years 2021 to 2030. Pension contributions for the Company’s registered pension plans are not included due to the volatility in
calculating them. Pension payments are discussed further in Critical Accounting Estimates of this Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
Certain Other Financial Commitments
In addition to the financial commitments mentioned above, the Company is party to certain other financial commitments discussed below.
Letters of Credit
Letters of credit are obtained mainly to provide security to third parties under the terms of various agreements, including the supplemental pension plan. CP
is liable for these contractual amounts in the case of non-performance under these agreements. Letters of credit are accommodated through a revolving
credit facility and the Company’s bilateral letter of credit facilities.
Capital Commitments
The Company remains committed to maintaining the current high level of quality of our capital assets in pursuing sustainable growth. As part of this
commitment, CP has entered into contracts with suppliers to make various capital purchases related to track and rolling stock programs. Payments for these
commitments are due in 2021 through 2032. These expenditures are expected to be financed by cash generated from operations or by issuing new debt.
The accompanying table indicates the Company’s commitments to make future payments for letters of credit and capital expenditures as at December 31,
2020.
Payments due by period (in millions of Canadian dollars)
Letters of credit
Capital commitments
Total certain other financial commitments
Total
59 $
547
606 $
$
$
2021
2022 & 2023
2024 & 2025
Thereafter
59 $
369
428 $
— $
79
79 $
— $
41
41 $
—
58
58
Critical Accounting Estimates
To prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements that conform with GAAP, the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Using the most current information available, the Company reviews estimates on
an ongoing basis, including those related to environmental liabilities, pensions and other benefits, property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes,
and personal injury and other claims liabilities.
The development, selection and disclosure of these estimates, and this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors.
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Environmental Liabilities
Environmental remediation accruals cover site-specific remediation programs. CP estimates of the probable costs to be incurred in the remediation of
properties contaminated by past railway activities reflect the nature of contamination at individual sites according to typical activities and scale of operations
conducted. The Company screens and classifies sites according to typical activities and scale of operations conducted. CP has developed remediation
strategies for each property based on the nature and extent of the contamination, as well as the location of the property and surrounding areas that may be
adversely affected by the presence of contaminants. CP also considers available technologies, treatment and disposal facilities and the acceptability of site-
specific plans based on the local regulatory environment. Site-specific plans range from containment and risk management of the contaminants through to
the removal and treatment of the contaminants and affected soils and groundwater. The details of the estimates reflect the environmental liability at each
property. The Company is committed to fully meeting regulatory and legal obligations with respect to environmental matters.
Some sites include remediation activities that are projected beyond the 10-year period, which CP is unable to reasonably estimate and determine. Therefore,
CP's accruals of the environmental liabilities is based on an estimate of costs for a rolling 10-year period covered by the environmental program. Payments
are expected to be made over 10 years to 2030. A limited portion of the environmental accruals, the stable Perpetual Care for the environmental program,
are fixed and reliably determined. This portion of the environmental liabilities is discounted using a risk-free rate, adjusted by inflation and productivity
improvements.
Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term liabilities” (refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,
Note 18 Other long-term liabilities), except for the current portion which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” (refer to Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities). The accruals for environmental remediation represent CP’s best
estimate of its probable future obligations and include both asserted and unasserted claims, without reduction for anticipated recoveries from third parties.
Although the recorded accruals include CP’s best estimate of all probable costs, CP’s total environmental remediation costs cannot be predicted with
certainty. Accruals for environmental remediation may change from time to time as new information about previously untested sites becomes known,
environmental laws and regulations evolve and advances are made in environmental remediation technology. The accruals may also vary as the courts
decide legal proceedings against outside parties responsible for contamination. These potential charges, which cannot be quantified at this time, are not
expected to be material to the Company’s financial position, but may materially affect income in the period in which a charge is recognized.
The environmental liabilities are also sensitive to the increase in cost of materials which would be reflected as increases to "Other long-term liabilities" and
"Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and to "Purchased services and other" within Operating
expenses on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. CP's cash payments for environmental initiatives are estimated to be approximately $9
million in 2021, $10 million in 2022, $9 million in 2023 and a total of approximately $53 million over the remaining years through 2030. All payments will
be funded from general operations.
Pensions and Other Benefits
CP has defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. Other benefits include post-retirement medical and life insurance for pensioners, and some
post-employment workers’ compensation and long-term disability benefits in Canada. Workers’ compensation and long-term disability benefits are discussed
in the Personal Injury and Other Claims Liabilities section below. Pension and post-retirement benefits liabilities are subject to various external influences and
uncertainties.
Information concerning the measurement of costs for pensions and other benefits is discussed in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note
1 Summary of significant accounting policies and Note 22 Pensions and other benefits.
Net Periodic Benefit Costs
The Company reports the current service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in "Compensation and benefits" for pensions and post-retirement
benefits and in "Purchased services and other" for self-insured workers' compensation and long-term disability benefits on the Company's Consolidated
Statements of Income. The Other components of net periodic benefit recovery are reported as a separate line item outside of Operating income on the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Components of the net periodic benefit costs (credits) are as follows:
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(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Defined benefit pensions
Defined contribution pensions
Post-retirement benefits
Self-insured workers' compensation and long-term
disability benefits
All plans
2020
2019
Current
service cost
Other
components
Total
Current service
cost
Other
components
$
140 $
(363) $
(223) $
107 $
(414) $
12
4
8
—
17
4
12
21
12
$
164 $
(342) $
(178) $
11
4
7
129 $
—
16
17
Total
(307)
11
20
24
(381) $
(252)
CP estimates net periodic benefit credits for defined benefit pensions to be approximately $230 million in 2021 ($171 million in current service cost and
$401 million in other components of net periodic recovery), and net periodic benefit costs for defined contribution pensions to be approximately $12 million
in 2021. Net periodic benefit costs for post-retirement benefits in 2021 are not expected to differ materially from the 2020 costs. Total net periodic benefit
credits for all plans are estimated to be approximately $185 million in 2021 (2020 – $178 million), comprising $196 million (2020 – $164 million) in current
service cost and $381 million (2020 – $342 million) in other components of net periodic recovery. The expected rate of return on the market-related asset
value used to compute the net periodic benefit credit was 7.50% in 2019 and 7.25% in 2020. For computing the net periodic benefit credit in 2021, the
Company is reducing this rate to 6.90% to reflect CP's current view of future long-term investment returns. Net periodic benefit costs and credits are
discussed further in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 22 Pensions and other benefits.
Pension Plan Contributions
The Company made contributions of $27 million to the defined benefit pension plans in 2020, compared with $53 million in 2019. The Company’s main
Canadian defined benefit pension plan accounts for nearly all of CP’s pension obligation and can produce significant volatility in pension funding
requirements, given the pension fund’s size, the many factors that drive the pension plan’s funded status, and Canadian statutory pension funding
requirements. The Company made voluntary prepayments of $600 million in 2011, $650 million in 2010, and $500 million in 2009 to the Company’s main
Canadian defined benefit pension plan. CP has applied $1,324 million of these voluntary prepayments to reduce its pension funding requirements in 2012–
2020, leaving $426 million of the voluntary prepayments still available at December 31, 2020 to reduce CP’s pension funding requirements in 2021 and
future years. CP continues to have significant flexibility with respect to the rate at which the remaining voluntary prepayments are applied to reduce future
years’ pension contribution requirements, which allows CP to manage the volatility of future pension funding requirements. At this time, CP estimates it will
not apply any of the remaining voluntary prepayments against its 2021 pension funding requirements.
CP estimates its aggregate pension contributions, including its defined benefit and defined contribution plans, to be in the range of $30 million to $40
million in 2021, and in the range of $30 million to $50 million per year from 2022 to 2024. These estimates reflect the Company’s current intentions with
respect to the rate at which CP will apply the remaining voluntary prepayments against contribution requirements in the next few years.
Future pension contributions will be highly dependent on the Company’s actual experience with such variables as investment returns, interest rate
fluctuations, and demographic changes, on the rate at which previous years’ voluntary prepayments are applied against pension contribution requirements,
and on any changes in the regulatory environment. CP will continue to make contributions to the pension plans that, at a minimum, meet pension legislative
requirements.
Pension Plan Risks
Fluctuations in the liability and net periodic benefit costs for pensions result from favourable or unfavourable investment returns and changes in long-term
interest rates. The impact of favourable or unfavourable investment returns is moderated by the use of a market-related asset value for the main Canadian
defined benefit pension plan’s public equity securities and absolute return strategies. The impact of changes in long-term interest rates on pension
obligations is partially offset by their impact on the pension funds’ investments in fixed income assets.
The plans’ investment policy provides a target allocation of approximately 45% of the plans’ assets to be invested in public equity securities. As a result,
stock market performance is a key driver in determining the pension funds’ asset performance. If the rate of investment return on the plans’ public equity
securities in 2020 had been 10% higher (or lower) than the actual 2020 rate of investment return on such securities, 2021 net periodic benefit costs for
pensions would be lower (or higher) by approximately $24 million.
Changes in bond yields can result in changes to discount rates and to changes in the value of fixed income assets. If the discount rate as at December 31,
2020 had been higher (or lower) by 0.1% with no related changes in the value of the pension funds’ investment in fixed income assets, 2021 net periodic
benefit costs for pensions would be lower (or higher) by approximately $15 million and 2021 current service costs for pensions would be lower (or higher) by
approximately $6 million. However, a change in bond yields would also lead to a change in the value of the pension funds’ investment in fixed income
assets, and this change would partially offset the impact on net periodic benefit costs noted above.
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The Company estimates that an increase in the discount rate of 0.1% would decrease the defined benefit pension plans’ projected benefit obligations by
approximately $203 million, and that a decrease in the discount rate of 0.1% would increase the defined benefit pension plans’ projected benefit obligations
by approximately $212 million. Similarly, for every 0.1% the actual return on assets varies above (or below) the estimated return for the year, the value of
the defined benefit pension plans’ assets would increase (or decrease) by approximately $14 million.
Adverse experience with respect to these factors could eventually increase funding and pension expense significantly, while favourable experience with
respect to these factors could eventually decrease funding and pension expense significantly.
Fluctuations in the post-retirement benefit obligation also can result from changes in the discount rate used. A 0.1% increase (decrease) in the discount rate
would decrease (increase) the obligation by approximately $6 million.
CP reviews its pensioner mortality experience to ensure that the mortality assumption continues to be appropriate, or to determine what changes to the
assumption are needed.
Property, Plant and Equipment
The Company follows the group depreciation method under which a single depreciation rate is applied to the total cost in a particular class of property,
despite differences in the service life or salvage value of individual properties within the same class. CP performs depreciation studies of each property asset
class approximately every three years to update depreciation rates. The studies are conducted with assistance from third-party specialists and analyzed and
reviewed by the Company's management. Depreciation studies for U.S. assets are reviewed and approved by the Surface Transportation Board
("STB"). Depreciation studies for Canadian assets are provided to the Canadian Transportation Agency (the "Agency"), but the Agency does not approve
depreciation rates. In determining appropriate depreciation rates, management is required to make judgments and assumptions about a variety of key
factors that are subject to future variability due to inherent uncertainties. These include the following:
Key Assumptions
• Whole and remaining asset lives
•
Salvage values
Assessments
•
•
Statistical analysis of historical retirement patterns;
Evaluation of management strategy and its impact on operations and the future
use of specific property assets;
Assessment of technological advances;
Engineering estimates of changes in current operations and analysis of historic,
current and projected future usage;
Additional factors considered for track assets: density of traffic and whether rail is
new or has been re-laid in a subsequent position;
Assessment of policies and practices for the management of assets including
maintenance; and
Comparison with industry data.
Analysis of historical, current and estimated future salvage values.
•
•
•
•
•
•
CP depreciates the cost of properties, net of salvage, on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the class of property. The estimates of
economic lives are uncertain and can vary due to changes in any of the assessed factors noted in the table above for whole and remaining asset lives.
Additionally, the depreciation rates are updated to reflect the change in residual values of the assets in the class.
It is anticipated that there will be changes in the estimates of weighted-average useful lives and net salvage for each property asset class as assets are
acquired, used and retired. Substantial changes in either the useful lives of properties or the salvage assumptions could result in significant changes to
depreciation expense. For example, if the estimated average life of track assets, including rail, ties, ballast and other track material, increased (or decreased)
by one year, annual depreciation expense would decrease (or increase) by approximately $18 million.
Due to the capital intensive nature of the railway industry, depreciation represents a significant part of operating expenses. The estimated useful lives of
properties have a direct impact on the amount of depreciation recorded as a component of "Properties" on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. At
December 31, 2020 and 2019, accumulated depreciation was $8,629 million and $8,099 million, respectively.
Deferred Income Taxes
CP accounts for deferred income taxes based on the liability method. This method focuses on the Company’s balance sheet and the temporary differences
otherwise calculated from the comparison of book versus tax values. The provision for deferred income taxes arises from temporary differences in the
carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes and the effect of loss carry forwards. It is assumed that such
temporary differences will be settled in the deferred income tax assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date.
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In determining deferred income taxes, the Company makes estimates and assumptions regarding deferred tax matters, including estimating the timing of the
realization and settlement of deferred income tax assets (including the benefit of tax losses) and liabilities, and estimating unrecognized tax benefits for
uncertain tax positions. Deferred income taxes are calculated using enacted federal, provincial, and state future income tax rates, which may differ in future
periods.
Deferred income tax expense is included in "Income tax expense" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Additional disclosures are provided
in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 Income taxes.
Personal Injury and Other Claims Liabilities
CP estimates the potential liability arising from incidents, claims and pending litigations relating to personal injury claims by employees, third-party claims,
certain occupation-related claims and property damage claims.
Personal Injury
In Canada, employee occupational injuries are governed by provincial workers' compensation legislation. Occupational injury claims in the provinces of
Québec, Ontario, Manitoba and B.C. are self-insured and administered through each Worker's Compensation Board ("WCB"). The future costs related to
occupation-related injuries are actuarially determined based on past experience and assumptions associated with the injury, compensation, income
replacement, health care and administrative costs. In the four provinces where the Company is self-insured, a discount rate is applied to the future estimated
costs based on market rates for investment grade corporate bonds to determine the liability. An actuarial study is performed on an annual basis. In the
provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Company is assessed an annual WCB contribution on a premium basis and this amount is not subject to
estimation by management. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, the WCB liability was $84 million and $85 million in "Pension and other benefit
liabilities"; $11 million and $11 million in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities", offset by deposits paid to WCB of $1 million and $1 million in "Other
assets" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
U.S. railway employees are covered by federal law under the Federal Employers' Liability Act ("FELA") rather than workers' compensation programs.
Accruals are set for individual cases based on facts, legal opinion and statistical analysis. U.S. accruals are also set and include alleged occupational
exposure or injury.
Other Claims
A provision for litigation matters, equipment damages or other claims will be accrued according to applicable accounting standards and any such accrual will
be based on an ongoing assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the litigation or claim and its likelihood of success, together with an evaluation of
the damages or other monetary relief sought. CP accrues for probable claims when the facts of an incident become known and investigation results provide
a reasonable basis for estimating the liability. The lower end of the range is accrued if the facts and circumstances permit only a range of reasonable
estimates and no single amount in that range is a better estimate than any other. Facts and circumstances related to asserted claims can change, and a
process is in place to monitor accruals for changes in accounting estimates.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-
looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the
meaning of other relevant securities legislation, including applicable securities laws in Canada (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking
statements"). Forward-looking statements typically include words such as “financial expectations”, “key assumptions”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”,
“plan”, “will”, “outlook”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. To the extent that CP has provided forecasts or targets using Non-GAAP
financial measures, the Company may not be able to provide a reconciliation to a GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts, due to unknown variables
and uncertainty related to future results.
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Annual Report on Form 10-K includes forward-looking
statements relating, but not limited to statements concerning the Company’s defined benefit pension expectations for 2021 and through 2024, our
expectations for 2021 financial and operational performance, including our full-year guidance for expected RTM and adjusted diluted EPS growth, planned
capital expenditures (including how such capital expenditures are expected to be financed), expected impacts resulting from changes in the U.S.-to-Canadian
dollar exchange rate, and the effective tax rate, as well as statements concerning the Company’s operations, anticipated financial performance, business
prospects and strategies, including statements concerning the anticipation that cash flow from operations and various sources of financing will be sufficient
to meet debt repayments and obligations in the foreseeable future and concerning anticipated capital programs, and statements regarding future payments
including income taxes and pension contributions. The purpose of the 2021 Adjusted diluted EPS growth projection is to assist readers in understanding our
expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Annual
Report on Form 10-K are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to the Company's experience and its
perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: North American and
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global economic growth; commodity demand growth; sustainable industrial and agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; foreign
exchange rates (as specified herein); effective tax rates (as specified herein); performance of our assets and equipment; sufficiency of our budgeted capital
expenditures in carrying out our business plan; geopolitical conditions; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of
labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to the Company; and the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic on the Company's business, operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition. Although the Company believes the expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance
that they will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater
uncertainty.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-
looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following factors: changes in business strategies; general North American
and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the
availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in
commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; geopolitical instability; changes in laws,
regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs;
changes in fuel prices; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; risks and liabilities arising from
derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; effects of
changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; trade restrictions or other changes to
international trade arrangements; climate change; various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, such as droughts, floods,
avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes; and the
pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and resulting effects on economic conditions, the demand environment for logistics requirements and energy
prices, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and
disruptions to global supply chains. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
There are more specific factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained in this
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Annual Report on Form 10-K. These more specific factors are
identified and discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors. Other risks are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the
United States.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Annual
Report on Form 10-K are made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any
forward-looking statements, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Exchange Risk
Although CP conducts business primarily in Canada, a significant portion of its revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities including debt are denominated in
U.S. dollars. The value of the Canadian dollar is affected by a number of domestic and international factors, including, without limitation, economic
performance, and Canadian, U.S. and international monetary policies. Consequently, the Company’s results are affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate
between these currencies. In 2021, CP expects that every $0.01 weakening (or strengthening) of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, positively (or
negatively) impacts Total revenues by approximately $27 million (2019 – approximately $30 million), negatively (or positively) impacts Operating expenses
by approximately $14 million (2019 – approximately $15 million), and negatively (or positively) impacts Net interest expense by approximately $3 million
(2019 – approximately $3 million) on an annualized basis.
CP uses U.S. dollar-denominated debt to hedge its net investment in U.S. operations. As at December 31, 2020, the net investment in U.S. operations is less
than the total U.S. denominated debt. Consequently, FX translation on the Company’s undesignated debt and lease liabilities causes additional impacts on
earnings in Other income.
To manage its exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates between Canadian and U.S. dollars, CP may sell or purchase U.S. dollar forwards at fixed rates in
future periods. In addition, changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and other currencies (including the U.S. dollar) make the goods
transported by the Company more or less competitive in the world marketplace and may in turn positively or negatively affect revenues.
Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation
Based on information available at December 31, 2020 and expectations for 2021 grants, for every $1.00 change in share price, stock-based compensation
expense has a corresponding change of approximately $0.4 million to $0.6 million (2019 – approximately $0.4 million to $0.6 million). This excludes the
impact of changes in share price relative to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index, and to Class I
railways, which may trigger different performance share unit payouts. Stock-based compensation may also be impacted by non-market performance
conditions.
Additional information concerning stock-based compensation is included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 23 Stock-based
compensation.
Interest Rate Risk
Debt financing forms part of the Company's capital structure. The debt agreements entered into expose CP to increased interest costs on future fixed debt
instruments and existing variable rate debt instruments, should market rates increase. In addition, the present value of the Company’s assets and liabilities
will also vary with interest rate changes. To manage interest rate exposure, CP may enter into forward rate agreements such as treasury rate locks or bond
forwards that lock in rates for a future date, thereby protecting against interest rate increases. CP may also enter into swap agreements whereby one party
agrees to pay a fixed rate of interest while the other party pays a floating rate. Contingent on the direction of interest rates, the Company may incur higher
costs depending on the contracted rate.
As at December 31, 2020, CP did not have any floating rate debt obligations outstanding, and therefore fluctuations in interest rates would not have an
impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates. A hypothetical one percent decrease in interest rates as
of December 31, 2020 would result in an increase of approximately $1.5 billion to the fair value of our debt as at December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 -
approximately $1.2 billion). Fair values of CP’s fixed rate debt are estimated by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on quoted market
prices and current borrowing rates, but do not consider other factors that could impact actual results.
Information concerning market risks is supplemented in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 17 Financial instruments.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at December 31, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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104
105
106
107
108
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31,
2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in shareholders’ equity, for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 8 (collectively
referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 18, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on
the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
PCAOB.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial
statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing
procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond
to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or
required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2)
involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on
the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical
audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Properties – Direct Costs that are Capitalized to Self-constructed Assets – Refer to Notes 1, 12 and 19 to the Financial
Statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company recognizes direct costs as capitalized additions to self-constructed assets, within properties, based on expenditures necessary to make an asset
ready for its intended use. The capitalization of self-constructed assets requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the
capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets based on whether the expenditures meet capitalization criteria under US GAAP.
We identified the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets as a critical audit matter because the judgments and assumptions
management makes could have a significant impact on the capitalization of direct cost additions. As such auditing the capitalization of direct cost additions
involves a high degree of auditor judgment.
How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets included the following, among others:
•
•
assets.
Evaluated the effectiveness of controls over self-constructed assets, including those over the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed
Selected a sample of direct costs and obtained evidence to support the capitalized additions to self-constructed assets and assessed whether these
expenditures met the capitalization criteria under US GAAP.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31,
2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in shareholders’ equity, for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 8 (collectively
referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 18, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on
the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial
statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing
procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond
to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or
required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2)
involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on
the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical
audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Properties – Direct Costs that are Capitalized to Self-constructed Assets – Refer to Notes 1, 12 and 19 to the Financial
Statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company recognizes direct costs as capitalized additions to self-constructed assets, within properties, based on expenditures necessary to make an asset
ready for its intended use. The capitalization of self-constructed assets requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the
capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets based on whether the expenditures meet capitalization criteria under US GAAP.
We identified the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets as a critical audit matter because the judgments and assumptions
management makes could have a significant impact on the capitalization of direct cost additions. As such auditing the capitalization of direct cost additions
involves a high degree of auditor judgment.
How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed assets included the following, among others:
•
•
Evaluated the effectiveness of controls over self-constructed assets, including those over the capitalization of direct cost additions to self-constructed
assets.
Selected a sample of direct costs and obtained evidence to support the capitalized additions to self-constructed assets and assessed whether these
expenditures met the capitalization criteria under US GAAP.
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Defined Benefit Pension – Refer to Notes 1 and 22 to the Financial Statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company’s accounting of its defined benefit pension plans involves the measurement of the projected benefit obligation and fair value of fund assets.
The measurement of the projected-benefit obligation requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions in the determination of the
discount rate, which is based on blended market interest rates of high-quality corporate debt instruments with matching cash flows. The measurement of the
fair value of fund assets requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions in the determination of the expected return on fund assets,
which is calculated using the market-related value of assets.
We identified the determination of the discount rate (for the projected benefit obligation), and the determination of the expected return on fund assets (for
the determination of the net period benefit cost) as the critical audit matters because of the significant estimates and assumptions management makes could
have a significant impact on the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of fund assets. As such auditing the determination of the discount rate and
the expected return on fund assets involves a high degree of auditor judgment as the estimates and assumptions made by management contains significant
measurement uncertainty and resulted in an increased extent of effort, which included the need to involve an actuarial specialist.
How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the determination of the discount rate (for the projected benefit obligation), and the expected return on fund assets (for the
determination of the fair value of fund assets) included the following, among others:
•
Evaluated the effectiveness of controls over defined benefit pension plans, including those over the determination of the discount rate and the expected
return on fund assets.
–
–
–
• With the assistance of an actuarial specialist, we evaluated the reasonableness of the discount rate by:
Assessing the methodology used in management’s determination of the discount rate,
Testing the underlying source information, and
Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rate selected by management.
• With the assistance of an actuarial specialist, we evaluated the reasonableness of the expected return on fund assets by:
Assessing the methodology used in management’s determination of the expected return on fund assets,
Testing the underlying source information, and
Comparing management’s assumptions to historical data and available market trends.
–
–
–
Evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast the discount rate and expected return on fund assets by comparing actual results to
management’s historical forecasts.
•
/s/ Deloitte LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Calgary, Canada
February 18, 2021
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2011.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Year ended December 31 (in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)
Revenues (Note 3)
2020
2019
2018
Freight
Non-freight
Total revenues
Operating expenses
$
7,541 $
169
7,710
7,613 $
179
7,792
7,152
164
7,316
Compensation and benefits (Note 22, 23)
1,560
1,540
1,468
Fuel
Materials
Equipment rents
Depreciation and amortization
Purchased services and other (Note 10)
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Less:
Other (income) expense (Note 4)
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 22)
Net interest expense (Note 5)
Income before income tax expense
Income tax expense (Note 6)
Net income
Earnings per share (Note 7)
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 7)
Basic
Diluted
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
652
216
142
779
1,050
4,399
3,311
(7)
(342)
458
3,202
758
2,444 $
18.05 $
17.97 $
135.5
136.0
882
210
137
706
1,193
4,668
3,124
(89)
(381)
448
3,146
706
2,440 $
17.58 $
17.52 $
138.8
139.3
918
201
130
696
1,072
4,485
2,831
174
(384)
453
2,588
637
1,951
13.65
13.61
142.9
143.3
$
$
$
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year ended December 31 (in millions of Canadian dollars)
Net income
2020
$
2,444 $
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans
Other comprehensive loss before income taxes
Income tax recovery on above items
Other comprehensive loss (Note 8)
Comprehensive income
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
2019
2,440 $
37
10
(661)
(614)
135
(479)
2018
1,951
(60)
38
(449)
(471)
169
(302)
18
9
(407)
(380)
88
(292)
$
2,152 $
1,961 $
1,649
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2020
2019
147 $
825
208
141
1,321
199
20,422
366
894
438
133
805
182
90
1,210
341
19,156
206
1,003
451
23,640 $
22,367
1,467 $
1,186
2,653
832
585
8,585
3,666
16,321
1,693
599
2,292
785
562
8,158
3,501
15,298
$
$
$
1,983
1,993
55
(2,814)
8,095
7,319
$
23,640 $
48
(2,522)
7,550
7,069
22,367
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As at December 31 (in millions of Canadian dollars, except Common Shares)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net (Note 9)
Materials and supplies
Other current assets
Investments (Note 11)
Properties (Note 12, 19)
Goodwill and intangible assets (Note 10, 13)
Pension asset (Note 22)
Other assets (Note 14, 19)
Total assets
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 15, 19)
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 16, 17, 19)
Pension and other benefit liabilities (Note 22)
Other long-term liabilities (Note 18, 19)
Long-term debt (Note 16, 17, 19)
Deferred income taxes (Note 6)
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital (Note 20)
Authorized unlimited Common Shares without par value. Issued and outstanding are 133.3 million and
137.0 million as at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Authorized unlimited number of first and second preferred shares; none outstanding.
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 8)
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
See Commitments and contingencies (Note 25).
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
/s/ ISABELLE COURVILLE
Isabelle Courville, Director,
/s/ JANE L. PEVERETT
Jane L. Peverett, Director,
Chair of the Board
Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31 (in millions of Canadian dollars)
Operating activities
Net income
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income tax expense (Note 6)
Pension recovery and funding (Note 22)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 4)
Settlement of forward starting swaps on debt issuance (Note 17)
Other operating activities, net
Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations (Note 21)
Cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities
Additions to properties
Investment in Detroit River Tunnel Partnership (Note 10)
Investment in Central Maine & Québec Railway (Note 10)
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets
Other
Cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Dividends paid
Issuance of CP Common Shares (Note 23)
Purchase of CP Common shares (Note 20)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper (Note 16)
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper (Note 16)
Net issuance of commercial paper (Note 16)
Net increase in short-term borrowings (Note 16)
Other
Cash used in financing activities
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents
Cash position
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
Interest paid
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
$
$
$
2020
2019
2018
$
2,444 $
2,440 $
1,951
779
221
(250)
(14)
—
11
(389)
2,802
(1,671)
(398)
19
22
(2)
706
181
(360)
(94)
—
143
(26)
696
256
(321)
168
(24)
(79)
65
2,990
2,712
(1,647)
(1,551)
—
(174)
26
(8)
—
—
78
15
(2,030)
(1,803)
(1,458)
(467)
52
(1,509)
958
(84)
270
5
11
(764)
6
14
133
147 $
582 $
443 $
(412)
26
(1,134)
397
(500)
524
—
(12)
(1,111)
(4)
72
61
133 $
506 $
444 $
(348)
24
(1,103)
638
(753)
—
—
—
(1,542)
11
(277)
338
61
318
463
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data)
Balance at December 31, 2017
Net income
Other comprehensive loss (Note 8)
Dividends declared ($2.5125 per share)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 20)
Shares issued under stock option plan (Note 20)
Balance at December 31, 2018
Impact of accounting change
Balance at January 1, 2019, as restated
Net income
Other comprehensive loss (Note 8)
Dividends declared ($3.1400 per share)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 20)
Shares issued under stock option plan (Note 20)
Balance at December 31, 2019
Impact of accounting change (Note 2)
Balance at January 1, 2020, as restated
Net income
Other comprehensive loss (Note 8)
Dividends declared ($3.5600 per share)
Effect of stock-based compensation expense
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 20)
Shares issued under stock option plan (Note 20)
Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Retained
earnings
Total
shareholders’
equity
$
2,032 $
43 $
(1,741) $
6,103 $
—
—
—
—
(66)
36
2,002
—
2,002
—
—
—
—
(54)
45
1,993
—
1,993
—
—
—
—
(58)
48
—
—
—
11
—
(12)
42
—
42
—
—
—
15
—
(9)
48
—
48
—
—
—
17
—
(10)
55 $
—
(302)
—
—
—
—
1,951
—
(358)
—
(1,061)
—
(2,043)
6,635
—
(2,043)
—
(479)
—
—
—
—
(5)
6,630
2,440
—
(434)
—
(1,086)
—
(2,522)
7,550
—
(2,522)
—
(292)
—
—
—
—
(1)
7,549
2,444
—
(479)
—
(1,419)
—
(2,814) $
8,095 $
6,437
1,951
(302)
(358)
11
(1,127)
24
6,636
(5)
6,631
2,440
(479)
(434)
15
(1,140)
36
7,069
(1)
7,068
2,444
(292)
(479)
17
(1,477)
38
7,319
Balance at December 31, 2020
$
1,983 $
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
108 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CPRL”), through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “CP” or “the Company”), operates a transcontinental railway
in Canada and the United States ("U.S."). CP provides rail and intermodal transportation services over a network of approximately 13,000 miles, serving the
principal business centres of Canada from Montréal, Québec, to Vancouver, British Columbia, and the U.S. Northeast and Midwest regions. CP’s railway
network feeds directly into the U.S. heartland from the East and West coasts. Agreements with other carriers extend the Company’s market reach in Canada,
throughout the U.S. and into Mexico. CP transports bulk commodities, merchandise freight and intermodal traffic. Bulk commodities include grain, coal,
fertilizers and sulphur. Merchandise freight consists of finished vehicles and automotive parts, as well as forest, industrial and consumer products. Intermodal
traffic consists largely of retail goods in overseas containers that can be transported by train, ship and truck, and in domestic containers and trailers that can
be moved by train and truck.
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)
These Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Principles of consolidation
These Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of CP and all its subsidiaries. The Company’s investments in which it has significant influence
are accounted for using the equity method. Distributions received from equity method investees are classified using the nature of the distribution approach
for cash flow presentation purposes, whereby distributions received are classified based on the nature of the activity or activities of the investee that
generated the distribution as either a return on investment (classified as a cash inflow from operating activities) or a return of investment (classified as a cash
inflow from investing activities). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of estimates
The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Management regularly reviews its estimates, including those related to environmental liabilities, pensions
and other benefits, depreciable lives of properties, deferred income tax assets and liabilities, as well as legal and personal injury liabilities based upon
currently available information. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration
the Company expects to receive in exchange for providing services. Government imposed taxes that the Company collects concurrent with revenue
generating activities are excluded from revenue. In the normal course of business, the Company does not generate any material revenue through acting as
an agent for other entities.
The Company provides rail freight transportation services to a wide variety of customers and transports bulk commodities, merchandise freight and
intermodal traffic. The Company signs master service agreements with customers that dictate future services the Company is to perform for a customer at the
time a bill of lading or service request is received. Each bill of lading or service request represents a separate distinct performance obligation that the
Company is obligated to satisfy. The transaction price is generally in the form of a fixed fee determined at the inception of the bill of lading or service
request. The Company allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the estimated standalone selling price for each
performance obligation. As each bill of lading or service request represents a separate distinct performance obligation, the estimated standalone selling price
is assessed at an observable price which is fair market value. Certain customer agreements include variable consideration in the form of rebates, discounts,
or incentives. The expected value method is used to estimate variable consideration and is allocated to the applicable performance obligation and is
recognized when the related performance obligation is satisfied. Additionally, the Company offers published rates for services through public tariff
agreements in which a customer can request service, triggering a performance obligation the Company must satisfy. Railway freight revenues are recognized
over time as services are provided based on the percentage of completed service method. Volume rebates to customers are accrued as a reduction of freight
revenues based on estimated volumes and contract terms as freight service is provided. Freight revenues also include certain ancillary and other services
provided in association with the performance of rail freight movements. Revenues from these activities are not material and therefore have been aggregated
with the freight revenues from customer contracts with which they are associated.
Non-freight revenues, including revenues earned from passenger service operators, switching fees, and revenues from logistics services, are recognized at the
point in time the services are provided or when the performance obligations are satisfied. Non-freight revenues also include leasing revenues.
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Payment by customers is due upon satisfaction of performance obligations. Payment terms are such that amounts outstanding at the period end are
expected to be collected within one reporting period. The Company invoices customers at the time the bill of lading or service request is processed and
therefore the Company has no material unbilled receivables and no contract assets. All performance obligations not fully satisfied at period end are expected
to be satisfied within the reporting period immediately following. Contracted customer incentives are amortized to income over the term of the related
revenue contract.
Income taxes
The Company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences
between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are
expected to reverse.
The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period during which the change occurs.
When appropriate, the Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets to reflect that these tax assets may not be realized. In
determining whether a valuation allowance is appropriate, CP considers whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of CP’s deferred tax assets
will not be realized, based on management’s judgment using available evidence about future events.
At times, tax benefit claims may be challenged by a tax authority. Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not sustainable
upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized
upon settlement. A liability for “unrecognized tax benefits” is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in CP’s tax returns that do not meet these recognition
and measurement standards.
Investment and other similar tax credits are deferred on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized to “Income tax expense” as the related
asset is recognized in income. Income tax recovery or expense on items in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" are recognized in "Income tax expense"
as the related item is recognized in income.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated using the weighted-average number of the Company's Common Shares ("Common Shares") outstanding during the
year. Diluted earnings per share are calculated using the treasury stock method for determining the dilutive effect of options.
Foreign currency translation
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, other than those held through foreign subsidiaries, are translated into Canadian dollars at the year-
end exchange rate for monetary items and at the historical exchange rates for non-monetary items. Foreign currency revenues and expenses are translated at
the exchange rates in effect on the dates of the related transactions. Foreign exchange ("FX") gains and losses, other than those arising from the translation
of the Company’s net investment in foreign subsidiaries, are included in income.
The accounts of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars using the year-end exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the
average exchange rates during the year for revenues, expenses, gains, and losses. FX gains and losses arising from the translation of the foreign subsidiaries’
assets and liabilities are included in “Other comprehensive loss”. A portion of U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt has been designated as a hedge of
the net investment in foreign subsidiaries. As a result, unrealized FX gains and losses on U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt, designated as a hedge, are
offset against FX gains and losses arising from the translation of foreign subsidiaries’ accounts in “Other comprehensive loss”.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid short-term investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of three months or less,
but excludes cash and cash equivalents subject to restrictions.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable from customers are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost less allowance for expected credit
losses. Losses on accounts receivable are estimated based on historical credit loss experience of receivables with similar risk characteristics. Historical loss
experience is adjusted to reflect any management expectations that current or future conditions will differ from conditions that existed for the period over
which historical information is evaluated.
To determine expected credit losses, receivables are disaggregated by credit characteristics, type of customer service, customer line of business, and
receivable aging. Receivables are considered to be in default and are written off against the allowance for credit losses when it is probable that all remaining
contractual payments due will not be collected in accordance with the terms of the customer contracts. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written
off are credited to earnings in the period recovered.
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Materials and supplies
Materials and supplies are carried at the lower of average cost or market value and consist primarily of fuel and parts used in the repair and maintenance of
track structures, equipment, locomotives and freight cars.
Properties
Fixed asset additions and major renewals are recorded at cost, including direct costs, attributable indirect costs and carrying costs, less accumulated
depreciation and any impairment. When there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of property, a liability, when reliably estimable, is initially
recognized at its fair value and a corresponding asset retirement cost is added to the gross book value of the related asset and amortized to expense over
the estimated term to retirement. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its properties whenever changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying
amounts may not be recoverable based on future undiscounted cash flows. When such properties are determined to be impaired, recorded asset values are
revised to their fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.
The Company recognizes expenditures as additions to properties or operating expenses based on whether the expenditures increase the output or service
capacity, lower the associated operating costs or extend the useful life of the properties and whether the expenditures exceed minimum physical and
financial thresholds.
Much of the additions to properties, both new and replacement properties, are self-constructed. These are initially recorded at cost, including direct costs
and attributable indirect costs, overheads and carrying costs. Direct costs include, among other things, labour costs, purchased services, equipment costs and
material costs. Attributable indirect costs and overheads include incremental long-term variable costs resulting from the execution of capital projects. Indirect
costs mainly include work trains, material distribution, highway vehicles and work equipment. Overheads primarily include a portion of the engineering
department’s costs, which plans, designs and administers these capital projects. These costs are allocated to projects by applying a measure consistent with
the nature of the cost, based on cost studies. For replacement properties, the project costs are allocated to dismantling and installation based on cost
studies. Dismantling work, which is expensed, is performed concurrently with the installation.
Ballast programs including undercutting, shoulder ballasting and renewal programs that form part of the annual track program are capitalized as this work,
and the related added ballast material, significantly improves drainage, which in turn extends the life of ties and other track materials. These costs are
tracked separately from the underlying assets and depreciated over the period to the next estimated similar ballast program. Spot replacement of ballast is
considered a repair which is expensed as incurred.
The costs of large refurbishments are capitalized and locomotive overhauls are expensed as incurred, except where overhauls represent a betterment of the
locomotive in which case costs are capitalized.
The Company capitalizes development costs for major new computer systems.
The Company follows group depreciation, which groups assets which are similar in nature and have similar economic lives. The property groups are
depreciated on a straight-line basis reflecting their expected economic lives determined by depreciation studies. Depreciation studies are regular reviews of
asset service lives, salvage values, accumulated depreciation and other related factors. Depreciation rates are established through these studies. Actual use
and retirement of assets may vary from current estimates, and would be identified in the next study. These changes in expected economic lives would impact
the amount of depreciation expense recognized in future periods. All track assets are depreciated using a straight-line method which recognizes the value of
the asset consumed as a percentage of the whole life of the asset.
When depreciable property is retired or otherwise disposed of in the normal course of business, the book value, less net salvage proceeds, is charged to
accumulated depreciation and if different than the assumptions under the depreciation study could potentially result in adjusted depreciation expense over a
period of years. However, when removal costs exceed the salvage value on assets and the Company has no legal obligation to remove the assets, the
removal costs incurred are charged to income in the period in which the assets are removed and are not charged to accumulated depreciation.
For certain asset classes, the historical cost of the asset is separately recorded in the Company’s property records. This amount is retired from the property
records upon retirement of the asset. For assets for which the historical cost cannot be separately identified the amount of the gross book value to be retired
is estimated using either an indexation methodology, whereby the current replacement cost of the asset is indexed to the estimated year of installation for
the asset, or a first-in, first-out approach, or statistical analysis is used to determine the age of the retired asset. CP uses indices that closely correlate to the
principal costs of the assets.
There are a number of estimates inherent in the depreciation and retirement processes and as it is not possible to precisely estimate each of these variables
until a group of property is completely retired, CP regularly monitors the estimated service lives of assets and the associated accumulated depreciation for
each asset class to ensure depreciation rates are appropriate. If the recorded amounts of accumulated depreciation are greater or less than the amounts
indicated by the depreciation studies, then the excess or deficit is amortized as a component of depreciation expense over the remaining service lives of the
applicable asset classes.
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For the sale or retirement of larger groups of depreciable assets that are unusual and were not considered in the Company’s depreciation studies, CP records
a gain or loss for the difference between net proceeds and net book value of the assets sold or retired. The accumulated depreciation to be retired includes
asset-specific accumulated depreciation, when known, and an appropriate portion of the accumulated depreciation recorded for the relevant asset class as a
whole, calculated using a cost-based allocation.
Revisions to the estimated useful lives and net salvage projections constitute a change in accounting estimate and are addressed prospectively by amending
depreciation rates.
Equipment under finance lease is included in Properties and depreciated over the period of expected use.
Leases
The Company has leases for rolling stock, buildings, vehicles, railway equipment, roadway machines, and information systems hardware. CP has entered into
rolling stock and roadway machine leases that are fully variable or contain both fixed and variable components. Variable components are dependent on the
hours and miles that the underlying equipment has been used. Fixed term, short-term, and variable operating lease costs are recorded in "Equipment rents"
and "Purchased services and other" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Components of finance lease costs are recorded in
"Depreciation and amortization" and "Net interest expense" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company determines lease existence and classification at the lease inception date. Leases are identified when an agreement conveys the right to control
identified property for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes both an operating lease liability and right-of-use (“ROU”)
asset for operating leases with fixed terms and in-substance fixed terms. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and
lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating and finance lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized
at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Lease payments include fixed and variable payments
that are based on an index or a rate. If the Company's leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit interest rate, the Company uses internal
incremental secured borrowing rates for comparable tenor in the same currency at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease
payments. Operating and finance lease ROU assets also include lease prepayments and initial direct costs, but are reduced by lease incentives. The lease
term may include periods associated with options to extend or exclude periods associated with options to terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain
that the Company will exercise these options.
The Company has short-term operating leases with terms of 12 months or less, some of which include options to purchase that the Company is not
reasonably certain to exercise. The Company has elected to apply the recognition exemption and, as such, accounts for leases with a term of 12 months or
less off-balance sheet. Therefore, lease payments on these short-term operating leases are not included in operating lease ROU assets and liabilities, but are
recognized as an expense in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Further, the Company has
elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all leases, except for leases of roadway machines and information systems hardware.
Assets held for sale
Assets to be disposed that meet the held for sale criteria are reported in "Other assets" at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value, less costs to
sell, and are no longer depreciated.
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets upon acquisition of a business. Goodwill is assigned to the
reporting units that are expected to benefit from the business acquisition which, after integration of operations with the railway network, may be different
than the acquired business.
The carrying value of goodwill, which is not amortized, is assessed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each year as at October 1st, or more
frequently as economic events dictate. The Company has the option of performing an assessment of certain qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely
than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value or proceeding directly to a quantitative impairment test. Qualitative factors
include but are not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and overall financial performance of the reporting unit. If the
assessment of qualitative factors indicates that the carrying value is less than the fair value, then performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test is
unnecessary. The quantitative assessment compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the
reporting unit is less than its carrying value, goodwill is impaired. The impairment charge that would be recognized is the excess of the carrying value over
the fair value of the reporting unit, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Favourable leases, customer
relationships and interline contracts have amortization periods ranging from 15 to 20 years. When there is a change in the estimated useful life of an
intangible asset with a finite life, amortization is adjusted prospectively.
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Pensions and other benefits
Pension costs are actuarially determined using the projected-benefit method pro-rated over the credited service periods of employees. This method
incorporates management’s best estimates of expected plan investment performance, salary escalation and retirement ages of employees. The expected
return on fund assets is calculated using market-related asset values developed from a five-year average of market values for the fund’s public equity
securities and absolute return strategies (with each prior year’s market value adjusted to the current date for assumed investment income during the
intervening period) plus the market value of the fund’s fixed income, real estate, infrastructure and private debt securities, subject to the market-related
asset value not being greater than 120% of the market value nor being less than 80% of the market value. The discount rate used to determine the
projected-benefit obligation is based on blended market interest rates on high-quality debt instruments with matching cash flows. Unrecognized actuarial
gains and losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation and the market-related value of plan assets are amortized over the expected
average remaining service period of active employees expected to receive benefits under the plan (approximately 12 years). Prior service costs arising from
collectively bargained amendments to pension plan benefit provisions are amortized over the term of the applicable union agreement. Prior service costs
arising from all other sources are amortized over the expected average remaining service period of active employees who are expected to receive benefits
under the plan at the date of amendment.
Costs for post-retirement and post-employment benefits other than pensions, including post-retirement health care and life insurance and some workers’
compensation and long-term disability benefits in Canada, are actuarially determined on a basis similar to pension costs.
The over or under funded status of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans are measured as the difference between the fair value of
the plan assets and the benefit obligation, and are recognized on the balance sheets. In addition, any unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and prior
service costs and credits that arise during the period are recognized as a component of “Other comprehensive loss”, net of tax.
Gains and losses on post-employment benefits that do not vest or accumulate, including some workers’ compensation and long-term disability benefits in
Canada, are included immediately on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income as "Other components of net periodic benefit cost or recovery".
The current service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is reported in "Compensation and benefits" for pensions and post-retirement benefits, and in
"Purchased services and other" for self-insured workers' compensation and long-term disability benefits on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Income. Other components of net periodic benefit cost or recovery are reported in "Other components of net periodic benefit cost or recovery" outside of
Operating income on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
Capitalization of pension costs, when applicable, is restricted to the current service cost component of net periodic benefit cost.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are contracts that give rise to a financial asset of one party and a financial liability or equity instrument of another party. Financial
instruments are recognized initially at fair value, which is the amount of consideration that would be agreed upon in an arm’s-length transaction between
willing parties.
Subsequent measurement depends on how the financial instruments have been classified. Accounts receivable and other investments, classified as loans and
receivables, are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method. Cash and cash equivalents and derivatives are classified as held for trading
and are measured at fair value. Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, short-term borrowings, other long-term liabilities, and long-term debt are also
measured at amortized cost.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial and commodity instruments may be used from time to time by the Company to manage its exposure to risks relating to foreign currency
exchange rates, stock-based compensation, interest rates, and fuel prices. When CP utilizes derivative instruments in hedging relationships, CP identifies,
designates, and documents those hedging transactions and regularly tests the transactions to demonstrate effectiveness in order to continue hedge
accounting.
All derivative instruments are classified as held for trading and recorded at fair value. Any change in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as
hedges is recognized in the period in which the change occurs in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income in the line item to which the derivative
instrument is related.
For fair value hedges, the periodic changes in value are recognized in income, on the same line as the changes in value of the hedged items are also
recorded. For an effective cash flow hedge, the entire change in value of the hedging instrument is recognized in “Other comprehensive loss”. The change in
value of the effective cash flow hedge remains in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” until the related hedged item settles, at which time amounts
recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” are reclassified to the same income or balance sheet account that records the hedged item.
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Cash flows relating to derivative instruments designated as hedges are included in the same line as the related hedged items on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Environmental remediation
Environmental remediation accruals, recorded on an undiscounted basis unless a reliably determinable estimate as to amount and timing of costs can be
established, cover site-specific remediation programs. The accruals are recorded when the costs to remediate are probable and reasonably estimable. Certain
future costs to monitor sites are discounted at an adjusted risk-free rate. Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term
liabilities”, except for the current portion, which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”.
Stock-based compensation
CP follows the fair value based approach to account for stock options. Compensation expense and an increase in “Additional paid-in capital” are recognized
for stock options over their vesting period or over the period from the grant date to the date employees become eligible to retire, when this is shorter than
the vesting period, based on their fair values on the grant date as determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Forfeitures are estimated at
issuance and monitored on a periodic basis. Any consideration paid by employees on exercise of stock options is credited to “Share capital” when the option
is exercised and the recorded fair value of the option is removed from “Additional paid-in capital" and credited to “Share capital”.
Compensation expense is also recognized for performance share units (“PSUs”), performance deferred share units ("PDSUs"), deferred share units ("DSUs"),
and restricted share units (“RSUs”) that settle in cash using the fair value method. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period or over the
period from the grant date to the date employees become eligible to retire, when this is shorter than the vesting period where applicable. Forfeitures are
estimated at issuance and monitored on a periodic basis.
The employee share purchase plan gives rise to compensation expense that is recognized using the issue price by amortizing the cost over the vesting period.
2. Accounting changes
Implemented in 2020
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted the new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB"), and all related amendments under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. Using a
modified retrospective approach, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to its opening retained earnings balance in the period of adoption.
Accordingly, comparative financial information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those
periods.
The impact of the adoption of ASC 326 as at January 1, 2020 was an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $1 million, with the offsets to "Deferred
income taxes" and "Retained earnings" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 9 for further discussion of the current period credit loss.
Simplification of Financial Disclosures about Guarantors
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company early adopted the Securities and Exchange Commission amendments to the financial disclosure
requirements for guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities, as specified in Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. The amendments simplify disclosure
requirements by replacing condensed consolidating financial information (“CCFI”) with summarized financial information and expanded qualitative non-
financial disclosures about the guarantees, issuers, and guarantors. This disclosure can be found in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources.
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3. Revenues
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by major source:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2020
2019
2018
Freight
Grain
Coal
Potash
Fertilizers and sulphur
Forest products
Energy, chemicals and plastics
Metals, minerals and consumer products
Automotive
Intermodal
Total freight revenues
Non-freight excluding leasing revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers
Leasing revenues
Total revenues
$
1,829 $
1,684 $
1,566
566
493
290
328
1,519
629
324
1,563
7,541
107
7,648
62
682
462
250
304
1,534
752
352
1,593
7,613
116
7,729
63
$
7,710 $
7,792 $
673
486
243
284
1,243
797
322
1,538
7,152
102
7,254
62
7,316
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities represent payments received for performance obligations not yet satisfied and relate to deferred revenue and are presented as
components of "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes the changes in contract liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Opening balance
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period
Increase due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized during the period
Closing balance
$
$
4. Other (income) expense
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities
Other foreign exchange (gains) losses
Other
Other (income) expense
2020
(14) $
(1)
8
(7) $
$
$
2020
146 $
(100)
15
61 $
2019
(94) $
(4)
9
(89) $
2019
2
(2)
146
146
2018
168
3
3
174
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5. Net interest expense
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Interest cost
Interest capitalized to Properties
Interest expense
Interest income
Net interest expense
2020
478 $
(16)
462
(4)
458 $
$
$
2019
471 $
(17)
454
(6)
448 $
Interest expense includes interest on finance leases of $11 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 (2019 – $11 million; 2018 – $11 million).
6. Income taxes
The following is a summary of the major components of the Company’s income tax expense:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Current income tax expense
Deferred income tax expense
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Effect of tax rate decrease
Effect of hedge of net investment in foreign subsidiaries
Other
Total deferred income tax expense
Total income taxes
Income before income tax expense
Canada
Foreign
Total income before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Current
Canada
Foreign
Total current income tax expense
Deferred
Canada
Foreign
Total deferred income tax expense
Total income taxes
2020
537 $
2019
525 $
277
(32)
(18)
(6)
221
758 $
2,518 $
684
3,202 $
412 $
125
537
231
(10)
221
758 $
316
(95)
(38)
(2)
181
706 $
2,392 $
754
3,146 $
410 $
115
525
141
40
181
706 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
2018
475
(20)
455
(2)
453
2018
381
214
(21)
64
(1)
256
637
1,788
800
2,588
336
45
381
174
82
256
637
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The provision for deferred income taxes arises from temporary differences in the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income
tax purposes and the effect of loss carry forwards. The items comprising the deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Deferred income tax assets
Amount related to tax losses carried forward
Liabilities carrying value in excess of tax basis
Unrealized foreign exchange losses
Environmental remediation costs
Other
Total net deferred income tax assets
Deferred income tax liabilities
Properties carrying value in excess of tax basis
Pensions carrying value in excess of tax basis
Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Total net deferred income tax liabilities
2020
2019
17 $
131
4
22
4
178
6
139
26
22
4
197
3,708
3,524
43
93
3,844
3,666 $
83
91
3,698
3,501
$
$
The Company’s consolidated effective income tax rate differs from the expected Canadian statutory tax rates. Expected income tax expense at statutory rates
is reconciled to income tax expense as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except percentage)
Statutory federal and provincial income tax rate (Canada)
2020
26.31 %
2019
26.77 %
Expected income tax expense at Canadian enacted statutory tax rates
$
842
$
842
$
(Decrease) increase in taxes resulting from:
(Gains) losses not subject to tax
Canadian tax rate differentials
Foreign tax rate differentials
Effect of tax rate decrease
Valuation allowance
Unrecognized tax benefits
Other
Income tax expense
(23)
(3)
(32)
(32)
—
(7)
13
(19)
—
(33)
(95)
(5)
33
(17)
$
758
$
706
$
2018
26.86 %
695
8
—
(55)
(21)
5
—
5
637
In 2020, the Company revalued its deferred income tax balances as a result of a tax filing election for the state of North Dakota resulting in a lower
corporate income tax rate and a net recovery of $29 million.
In 2019, the Company revalued its deferred income tax balances as a result of a corporate income tax rate decrease in the province of Alberta, resulting in a
net recovery of $88 million.
In 2018, the Company revalued its deferred income tax balances as a result of corporate income tax rate decreases in the states of Iowa and Missouri,
resulting in a net recovery of $21 million.
The Company has not provided a deferred liability for the income taxes, if any, which might become payable on any temporary difference associated with its
foreign investments because the Company intends to indefinitely reinvest in its foreign investments and has no intention to realize this difference by a sale of
its interest in foreign investments. It is not practical to calculate the amount of the deferred tax liability.
It is more likely than not that the Company will realize the majority of its deferred income tax assets from the generation of future taxable income, as the
payments for provisions, reserves and accruals are made and losses and tax credits carried forward are utilized.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 117
At December 31, 2020, the Company had tax effected operating losses carried forward of $15 million (2019 – $4 million), which have been recognized as a
deferred tax asset. The losses carried forward will begin to expire in 2031. The Company expects to fully utilize these tax effected operating losses before
their expiry. The Company did not have any minimum tax credits or investment tax credits carried forward.
At December 31, 2020, the Company had $2 million (2019 – $2 million) in tax effected capital losses carried forward recognized as a deferred tax asset. The
Company has no unrecognized tax benefits from capital losses at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
The following table provides a reconciliation of uncertain tax positions in relation to unrecognized tax benefits for Canada and the U.S. for the year ended
December 31:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1
Increase in unrecognized:
Tax benefits related to the current year
Tax benefits related to prior years
Dispositions:
Gross uncertain tax benefits related to prior years
Settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31
2020
2019
$
52 $
13 $
2018
13
—
10
(9)
2
55 $
9
34
—
(4)
52 $
1
—
(1)
—
13
$
If these uncertain tax positions were recognized, all of the amount of unrecognized tax positions as at December 31, 2020 would impact the Company’s
effective tax rate.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, a tax authority proposed an adjustment for a prior tax year without assessing taxes. Although the Company had
commenced action to have the proposal removed, an increase in uncertain tax position was recorded on deferred income tax liability and expense in the
amount of $24 million. While the proposed adjustment was withdrawn during 2020, the ultimate resolution of this matter may give rise to further
favourable or unfavourable adjustments to deferred tax, the timing and amount of which are not determinable at this time.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of "Income tax expense" in the Company’s
Consolidated Statements of Income. The net amount of accrued interest and penalties in 2020 was a $1 million recovery (2019 – $1 million recovery; 2018
– $nil). The total amount of accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2020 was $9 million (2019 – $10
million; 2018 – $11 million).
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to either Canadian federal and provincial income tax, U.S. federal, state and local income tax, or the relevant
income tax in other international jurisdictions. The Company has substantially concluded all Canadian federal and provincial income tax matters for the years
through 2014. The federal and provincial income tax returns filed for 2015 and subsequent years remain subject to examination by the Canadian taxation
authorities. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") audit for 2012 and 2013 has been settled. The income tax returns for 2016 and subsequent years continue
to remain subject to examination by the IRS and U.S. state tax jurisdictions. The Company believes that it has recorded sufficient income tax reserves at
December 31, 2020 with respect to these income tax examinations.
7. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share has been calculated using Net income for the year divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share has been calculated using the treasury stock method which assumes that any proceeds received from the exercise of in-the-money
options would be used to purchase CP Common Shares at the average market price for the period. For purposes of this calculation, at December 31, 2020,
there were 1.4 million dilutive options outstanding (2019 – 1.6 million; 2018 – 1.3 million).
118 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
The number of shares used in the earnings per share calculations are reconciled as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data)
Net income
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (millions)
Dilutive effect of stock options (millions)
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (millions)
Earnings per share – basic
Earnings per share – diluted
2020
2,444 $
135.5
0.5
136.0
18.05 $
17.97 $
$
$
$
2019
2,440 $
138.8
0.5
139.3
17.58 $
17.52 $
2018
1,951
142.9
0.4
143.3
13.65
13.61
In 2020, there were no options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (2019 – nil; 2018 – 0.2 million).
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 119
8. Other comprehensive loss and accumulated other comprehensive loss
The components of Other comprehensive loss and the related tax effects are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
For the year ended December 31, 2020
Unrealized foreign exchange (loss) gain on:
Before
tax amount
Income tax
(expense)
recovery
Net of tax
amount
Translation of the net investment in U.S. subsidiaries
$
(118) $
— $
Translation of the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt designated as a hedge of the net
investment in U.S. subsidiaries (Note 17)
Realized loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges recognized in income
Change in pension and other benefits actuarial gains and losses
Change in prior service pension and other benefit costs
Other comprehensive loss
For the year ended December 31, 2019
Unrealized foreign exchange (loss) gain on:
Translation of the net investment in U.S. subsidiaries
Translation of the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt designated as a hedge of the net
investment in U.S. subsidiaries (Note 17)
Realized loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges recognized in income
Change in pension and other benefits actuarial gains and losses
Other comprehensive loss
For the year ended December 31, 2018
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss) on:
Translation of the net investment in U.S. subsidiaries
Translation of the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt designated as a hedge of the net
investment in U.S. subsidiaries (Note 17)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Realized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in income
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges and other
Change in pension and other benefits actuarial gains and losses
Change in prior service pension and other benefit costs
Other comprehensive loss
$
$
$
$
$
136
9
(403)
(4)
(18)
(3)
108
1
(380) $
88 $
(251) $
— $
288
10
(661)
(614) $
419 $
(479)
10
28
(447)
(2)
(471) $
(38)
(2)
175
135 $
— $
64
(3)
(8)
115
1
169 $
The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Unrealized foreign exchange gain on translation of the net investment in U.S. subsidiaries
Unrealized foreign exchange loss on translation of the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt designated as a
hedge of the net investment in U.S. subsidiaries
Net deferred losses on derivatives and other
Amounts for defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plans not recognized in income (Note 22)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
2020
493 $
(381)
(48)
(2,878)
(2,814) $
$
$
(118)
118
6
(295)
(3)
(292)
(251)
250
8
(486)
(479)
419
(415)
7
20
(332)
(1)
(302)
2019
611
(499)
(54)
(2,580)
(2,522)
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Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Opening balance, January 1, 2020
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Closing balance, December 31, 2020
Opening balance, January 1, 2019
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
Closing balance, December 31, 2019
(1) Amounts are presented net of tax.
$
$
$
$
Foreign currency
net of hedging
activities(1)
Derivatives and
other(1)
Pension and post-
retirement defined
benefit plans(1)
Total(1)
112 $
(54) $
(2,580) $
(2,522)
—
—
—
112 $
113 $
(1)
—
(1)
112 $
(2)
8
6
(48) $
(62) $
—
8
8
(54) $
(430)
132
(298)
(432)
140
(292)
(2,878) $
(2,814)
(2,094) $
(2,043)
(550)
64
(486)
(551)
72
(479)
(2,580) $
(2,522)
Amounts in Pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Amortization of prior service costs(1)
Recognition of net actuarial loss(1)
Total before income tax
Income tax recovery
Total net of income tax
2020
2019
$
$
(1) $
180
179
(47)
132 $
—
84
84
(20)
64
Total
847
(42)
805
(1) Impacts "Other components of net periodic benefit recovery" on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
9. Accounts receivable, net
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total accounts receivable
Allowance for credit losses
Total accounts receivable, net
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019(1)
Freight
Non-Freight
Total
Freight
Non-Freight
$
$
662 $
(25)
637 $
203 $
(15)
188 $
865 $
(40)
825 $
637 $
(26)
611 $
210 $
(16)
194 $
(1) Prior year amounts have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective method (Note 2).
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Allowance for credit losses, opening balance(1)
Current period credit loss provision, net
Allowance for credit losses, closing balance
(1) Opening balance at January 1, 2020 was restated as described in Note 2.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020
Freight
Non-Freight
(27) $
2
(25) $
(16) $
1
(15) $
$
$
Total
(43)
3
(40)
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 121
10. Business combinations
DRTP
On December 22, 2020, CP completed its acquisition of the 83.5% ownership of the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership (“DRTP”) held by OMERS
Infrastructure Management Inc. (“OMERS”) for cash, net of cash acquired, of $398 million. The purchase price is subject to customary closing adjustments,
including any final adjustment for closing working capital and certain closing costs. With this acquisition CP obtained 100% ownership of DRTP. The
acquisition of DRTP will reduce CP’s operating costs related to movements through the tunnel which amounted to approximately $34 million in 2020, and
better integrate the eastern part of the network. DRTP owns a 1.6-mile rail tunnel linking Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan and additional, separate
lands in both cities. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and CP's commercial paper program.
The acquisition of DRTP has been accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. The acquired assets and assumed
liabilities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The fair values were estimated by applying an income approach using the
discounted cash flow method of future cash flows, appraised land values reflecting a corridor enhancement factor where appropriate, and depreciated
replacement cost for depreciable assets including the tunnel, track, signaling systems, and other railway related infrastructure assets.
Prior to the close of the transaction, CP owned a 16.5% interest in DRTP, which was accounted for as an equity method investment. The previously held
equity investment was remeasured to fair value which was determined from the negotiated purchase price that reflected a market value established in a
competitive bid process. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recognized a before-tax gain of $68 million on the remeasurement to fair value of its
equity interest within "Purchased services and other", calculated as the difference between the fair value of CP's 16.5% interest in DRTP of $81 million and
the book value of the interest of $13 million.
The purchase price allocation was prepared on a preliminary basis and is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair
value and tax bases of the net assets acquired. Any adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one
year from the date of acquisition.
The following summarizes the estimated fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities of DRTP:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable, net
Properties
Intangible assets (Note 13)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred taxes
Total identifiable assets and liabilities
Goodwill (Note 13)
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired
Fair value of previously held equity method investment
Total consideration
December 22, 2020
$
$
$
$
$
5
436
4
(1)
(55)
389
90
479
398
81
479
The goodwill of $90 million relates primarily to the contract that DRTP has for CP’s use of the tunnel and deferred taxes recognized as a result of the
purchase price allocation. The goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax purposes.
Prior to the acquisition of DRTP, CP had pre-existing agreements to use the tunnel and to operate and manage the tunnel on behalf of DRTP. On
acquisition, no gain or loss was recognized in respect of the effective settlement of these pre-existing relationships as they were determined to be at fair
market value based on an assessment of current market conditions and market participants.
Acquired cash and cash equivalents of $6 million is presented as a reduction of cash used in investing activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows.
122 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
CP has not provided pro forma information relating to the pre-acquisition period as it is not material.
CMQ
On December 30, 2019, CP purchased 100% of Central Maine & Québec Railway Canada Inc. (“CMQ Canada”) and Central Maine & Québec Railway U.S.
Inc. (“CMQ U.S.”) (together “CMQ”) for cash consideration of $174 million. CMQ owns 237 miles of rail lines in Québec and 244 miles of rail lines in Maine
and Vermont.
CMQ U.S.
The acquisition of CMQ U.S. was subject to approval from the United States Surface Transportation Board ("STB"). From the December 30, 2019 date of
purchase, all purchased shares of CMQ U.S. were held in an independent voting trust (the "Trust") pending the STB's approval of CP's application for control
of CMQ U.S. Approval was granted with an effective date of June 3, 2020. Between December 30, 2019 and June 3, 2020, CP accounted for its acquisition
of CMQ U.S. as an equity method investment. During this time, CP paid additional consideration for CMQ of $3 million, representing changes from the
finalization of previously estimated closing date working capital.
On June 3, 2020 the Trust was dissolved and CP assumed control of CMQ U.S. At this time, CP accounted for its acquisition in CMQ U.S. as a business
combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at
their estimated fair values as at June 3, 2020 and results from operations and cash flows were consolidated prospectively. There was no material change in
the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest held by the Company in CMQ U.S. immediately before the acquisition date. Fair values were determined
primarily through the use of an income approach.
After a measurement period adjustment of $1 million to increase Other long-term liabilities and goodwill resulting from the finalization of acquisition date
deferred tax, the final allocation of total consideration to the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities of CMQ U.S. is summarized as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Properties
Intangible assets (Note 13)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total identifiable assets and liabilities
Goodwill (Note 13)
Consideration:
Fair value of previously held equity method investment
June 3, 2020
22
2
54
27
(13)
(6)
86
52
138
138
$
$
$
$
Goodwill of $52 million relates primarily to expected operating business synergies between the Company and CMQ U.S. The factors that contribute to the
goodwill are revenue growth from customers which are currently not served by CP, access to new routes, and an assembled workforce. Goodwill recognized
is not deductible for tax purposes.
Intangible assets of $27 million reflect customer lists acquired in the purchase of CMQ U.S., and have amortization periods of 20 years.
Acquired cash and cash equivalents of $22 million is presented as a reduction of cash used in investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows, and is presented net of finalized closing working capital adjustments for CMQ of $3 million as described above.
CP has not provided pro forma information relating to the pre-acquisition period as it is not material.
CMQ Canada
The acquisition of CMQ Canada was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. The acquired tangible and
intangible assets and assumed liabilities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 123
There have been no adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation. The final purchase price and allocation of the total consideration to the fair
values of assets and liabilities acquired for CMQ Canada is summarized as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable, net
Properties
Intangible assets (Note 13)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 16)
Other long-term liabilities
Total identifiable assets and liabilities
Goodwill (Note 13)
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired
December 30, 2019
$
$
$
7
42
5
(2)
(11)
(4)
37
10
47
47
The goodwill of $10 million relates primarily to expected operating business synergies. The factors that contribute to the goodwill are revenue growth from
customers which are currently not served by CP, access to new routes and an assembled workforce. The goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax
purposes.
CP has not provided pro forma information relating to the pre-acquisition period as it is not material.
11. Investments
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Investment in CMQ U.S. accounted for on an equity basis (Note 10)
Other rail investments accounted for on an equity basis
2020
— $
150
49
199 $
$
$
2019
127
166
48
341
Other investments
Total investments
12. Properties
(in millions of Canadian dollars
except percentages)
Track and roadway
Buildings
Rolling stock
Information systems software(1)
Other
Total
2020
2020
2019
Weighted-average
annual depreciation rate
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Net book
value
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Net book
value
2.8 % $ 20,676 $
5,859 $ 14,817 $
19,299 $
5,522 $
13,777
2.9 %
2.8 %
9.3 %
5.2 %
937
4,702
569
2,167
259
1,498
253
760
678
3,204
316
1,407
833
4,529
527
2,067
237
1,445
215
680
596
3,084
312
1,387
$ 29,051 $
8,629 $ 20,422 $
27,255 $
8,099 $
19,156
(1) During 2020, CP capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software in the amount of $45 million (2019 – $55 million; 2018 – $53 million). Current
year depreciation expense related to internal use software was $42 million (2019 – $44 million; 2018 – $49 million).
124 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Finance leases included in properties
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Rolling stock
Other
Cost
302
8
Total assets held under finance lease
$
310 $
13. Goodwill and intangible assets
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Balance at December 31, 2018
Additions (Note 10)
Amortization
Foreign exchange impact
Balance at December 31, 2019
Additions (Note 10)
Amortization
Foreign exchange impact
Goodwill
Net
carrying
amount
$
194
$
10
—
(10)
194
142
—
(7)
2019
Accumulated
depreciation
130
—
130 $
Cost
303
4
307 $
Net book
value
173
4
177
2020
Accumulated
depreciation
Net book
value
138
1
139 $
164
7
171 $
Intangible assets
Accumulated
amortization
Net
carrying
amount
Total goodwill and
intangible assets
Cost
22 $
5
—
—
27
31
—
(3)
(14) $
8 $
—
(1)
—
(15)
—
(3)
—
5
(1)
—
12
31
(3)
(3)
Balance at December 31, 2020
$
329
$
55 $
(18) $
37 $
14. Other assets
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Operating lease ROU assets (Note 19)
Contracted customer incentives
Long-term materials
Other
Total other assets
$
$
2020
316 $
60
37
25
438 $
202
15
(1)
(10)
206
173
(3)
(10)
366
2019
358
32
41
20
451
15. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Trade payables
Accrued charges
Accrued interest
Dividends payable
Stock-based compensation liabilities
Income and other taxes payable
Payroll-related accruals
Operating lease liabilities (Note 19)
Accrued vacation
Personal injury and other claims provision
Deferred revenue (Note 3)
Deferred real estate lease and license revenue(1)
Provision for environmental remediation (Note 18)
Other(1)
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(1) 2019 comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 125
2020
401 $
$
294
134
127
121
115
68
63
59
37
27
11
9
1
2019
453
348
131
114
85
139
78
69
60
55
142
10
7
2
$
1,467 $
1,693
126 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
16. Debt
Long-term debt includes debt instruments and finance lease obligations. The following table outlines the Company's outstanding long-term debt as at
December 31, 2020:
Currency
in which
payable
2020
2019
(in millions of Canadian dollars except percentages)
9.450%
30-year Debentures
5.100%
4.500%
4.450%
2.900%
3.700%
4.000%
3.150%
2.050%
7.125%
5.750%
4.800%
5.950%
6.450%
5.750%
4.800%
3.050%
6.125%
8.000%
5.41%
6.91%
7.49%
10-year Medium Term Notes
10-year Notes
12.5-year Notes
10-year Notes
10.5-year Notes
10-year Notes
10-year Notes
10-year Notes
30-year Debentures
30-year Debentures
20-year Notes
30-year Notes
30-year Notes
30-year Notes
30-year Notes
30-year Notes
100-year Notes
5-year Promissory Notes
Senior Secured Notes
Secured Equipment Notes
Equipment Trust Certificates
Obligations under finance leases
1.99% -2.97%
6.99%
6.57%
12.77%
Commercial Paper
Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock
Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock
Unamortized fees on long-term debt
Less: Long-term debt maturing within one year
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(F)
(F)
(F)
(G)
(G)
Maturity
Aug 2021
Jan 2022
Jan 2022
Mar 2023
Feb 2025
Feb 2026
Jun 2028
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At December 31, 2020, the gross amount of long-term debt denominated in U.S. dollars was U.S. $6,713 million (2019 – U.S. $6,016 million).
$
8,585 $
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 127
Annual maturities and principal repayment requirements, excluding those pertaining to finance leases, for each of the five years following 2020 are (in
millions): 2021 – $1,178; 2022 – $471; 2023 – $475; 2024 – $83; 2025 – $891.
Fees on long-term debt are amortized to income over the term of the related debt.
A. These debentures and notes are presented net of unamortized discounts, pay interest semi-annually, and are unsecured but carry a negative pledge.
In 2020, the Company issued U.S $500 million 2.050% 10-year Notes due March 5, 2030 for net proceeds of U.S. $495 million ($662 million) and $300
million 3.050% 30-year Notes due March 9, 2050 for net proceeds of $296 million.
In 2019, the Company repaid U.S. $350 million 7.250% 10-year Notes at maturity for a total of U.S. $350 million ($471 million). The Company also issued
$400 million 3.150% 10-year Notes due March 13, 2029 for net proceeds of $397 million.
B. On December 30, 2019, through its business combination with CMQ Canada, the Company assumed CMQ Canada's obligations under the 8.00% 5-year
Promissory Notes totalling U.S. $8 million ($11 million) owing to CMQ U.S (see Note 10). In 2020, these notes were settled.
C. The 5.41% Senior Secured Notes are collateralized by specific locomotive units with a carrying value of $97 million at December 31, 2020. The Company
pays equal blended semi-annual payments of principal and interest. Final repayment of the remaining principal of U.S. $44 million is due in March 2024.
D. The 6.91% Secured Equipment Notes are full recourse obligations of the Company collateralized by a first charge on specific locomotive units with a
carrying value of $54 million at December 31, 2020. The Company pays equal blended semi-annual payments of principal and interest. Final repayment of
the remaining principal of $11 million is due in October 2024.
E. The 7.49% Equipment Trust Certificates are secured by specific locomotive units with a carrying value of $91 million at December 31, 2020. The
Company makes semi-annual payments that vary in amount and are interest-only payments or blended principal and interest payments. Final repayment of
the remaining principal of U.S. $11 million is due in January 2021.
F. The carrying value of the assets collateralizing finance lease obligations was $171 million at December 31, 2020.
G. The Consolidated Debenture Stock, authorized by an Act of Parliament of 1889, constitutes a first charge upon and over the whole of the undertaking,
railways, works, rolling stock, plant, property and effects of the Company, with certain exceptions.
Credit facility
CP has a revolving credit facility (the “facility”) agreement with 14 highly rated financial institutions for a commitment amount of U.S. $1.3 billion, which
consists of a U.S. $1.0 billion tranche maturing September 27, 2024 and a U.S. $300 million tranche maturing September 27, 2021. The facility can
accommodate draws of cash and/or letters of credit at market competitive pricing. The agreement requires the Company to maintain a financial covenant in
conjunction with the facility. As at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company was in compliance with all terms and conditions of the credit facility
arrangements and satisfied the financial covenant. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company drew and fully repaid U.S. $100 million from
the U.S. $300 million tranche of its revolving credit facility. As at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the facility was undrawn.
The Company also has a commercial paper program which enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0
billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the revolving credit facility. As at December 31, 2020, the
Company had total commercial paper borrowings of U.S. $644 million ($820 million), included in "Long-term debt maturing within one year" on the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets (December 31, 2019 – $516 million). The weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings was 0.27%
(December 31, 2019 - 2.03%). The Company presents issuances and repayments of commercial paper, all of which have a maturity of less than 90 days, in
the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a net basis.
CP has bilateral letter of credit facilities with six highly rated financial institutions to support its requirement to post letters of credit in the ordinary course of
business. Under these agreements, the Company has the option to post collateral in the form of cash or cash equivalents, equal at least to the face value of
the letter of credit issued. These agreements permit CP to withdraw amounts posted as collateral at any time; therefore, the amounts posted as collateral are
presented as “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have
any collateral posted on its bilateral letter of credit facilities but had letters of credit drawn of $59 million (December 31, 2019 – $80 million) from a total
available amount of $300 million (December 31, 2019 – $300 million).
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17. Financial instruments
A. Fair values of financial instruments
The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy established by GAAP that prioritizes those
inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are
as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level
1, are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market.
The Company’s short-term financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-
term borrowings including commercial paper. The carrying value of short-term financial instruments approximate their fair values.
The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt does not approximate its fair value. The estimated fair value has been determined based on market
information where available, or by discounting future payments of principal and interest at estimated interest rates expected to be available to the Company
at period end. All measurements are classified as Level 2. The Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, with a carrying value of
$8,951 million at December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $8,241 million), had a fair value of $11,597 million (December 31, 2019 - $10,149 million).
B. Financial risk management
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments may be used to selectively reduce volatility associated with fluctuations in interest rates, FX rates, the price of fuel, and
stock-based compensation expense. Where derivatives are designated as hedging instruments, the relationship between the hedging instruments and their
associated hedged items is documented, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for the use of the hedging instruments. This documentation
includes linking the derivatives that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets or liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance
Sheets, commitments, or forecasted transactions. At the time a derivative contract is entered into and at least quarterly thereafter, an assessment is made as
to whether the derivative item is effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged items. The derivative qualifies for hedge
accounting treatment if it is effective in substantially mitigating the risk it was designed to address.
It is not the Company’s intent to use financial derivatives or commodity instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Credit risk management
Credit risk refers to the possibility that a customer or counterparty will fail to fulfill its obligations under a contract and as a result create a financial loss for
the Company.
The railway industry predominantly serves financially established customers, and the Company has experienced limited financial losses with respect to credit
risk. The credit worthiness of customers is assessed using credit scores supplied by a third party and through direct monitoring of their financial well-being on
a continual basis. The Company establishes guidelines for customer credit limits and should thresholds in these areas be reached, appropriate precautions
are taken to improve collectability.
Counterparties to financial instruments expose the Company to credit losses in the event of non-performance. Counterparties for derivative and cash
transactions are limited to high credit quality financial institutions, which are monitored on an ongoing basis. Counterparty credit assessments are based on
the financial health of the institutions and their credit ratings from external agencies. The Company does not anticipate non-performance that would
materially impact the Company’s financial statements. In addition, the Company believes there are no significant concentrations of credit risk.
FX management
The Company conducts business transactions and owns assets in both Canada and the United States. As a result, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in
the value of financial commitments, assets, liabilities, income, or cash flows due to changes in FX rates. The Company may enter into FX risk management
transactions primarily to manage fluctuations in the exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. currencies. FX exposure is primarily mitigated through natural
offsets created by revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet positions incurred in the same currency. Where appropriate, the Company may negotiate with
customers and suppliers to reduce the net exposure.
Net investment hedge
The FX gains and losses on long-term debt are mainly unrealized and can only be realized when U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt matures or is
settled. The Company also has long-term FX exposure on its investment in foreign subsidiaries with a U.S. dollar functional currency. The majority of the
Company’s U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt has been designated as a hedge of the net investment in these foreign subsidiaries. This designation has
the effect of mitigating volatility on Net income by offsetting long-term FX gains and losses on U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt and gains and losses
on its net investment. The effect of the net investment hedge recognized in “Other comprehensive loss” in 2020 was an FX gain of $136 million, the
majority of which was unrealized (2019 – unrealized gain of $288 million; 2018 – unrealized loss of $479 million) (see Note 8).
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 129
Interest rate management
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk, which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will vary as a result of changes
in market interest rates. In order to manage funding needs or capital structure goals, the Company enters into debt or finance lease agreements that are
subject to either fixed market interest rates set at the time of issue or floating rates determined by ongoing market conditions. Debt subject to variable
interest rates exposes the Company to variability in interest expense, while debt subject to fixed interest rates exposes the Company to variability in the fair
value of debt.
To manage interest rate exposure, the Company accesses diverse sources of financing and manages borrowings in line with a targeted range of capital
structure, debt ratings, liquidity needs, maturity schedule, and currency and interest rate profiles. In anticipation of future debt issuances, the Company may
enter into forward rate agreements, that are designated as cash flow hedges, to substantially lock in all or a portion of the effective future interest expense.
The Company may also enter into swap agreements, designated as fair value hedges, to manage the mix of fixed and floating rate debt.
Forward starting swaps
During the second quarter of 2018, the Company settled a notional amount of U.S. $500 million of forward starting swaps related to the U.S. $500 million
4.000% 10-year Notes issued in the same period. The fair value of these derivative instruments at the time of settlement was a loss of U.S. $19 million
($24 million). The Company no longer has any active forward starting swaps.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, a net loss of $9 million related to previously settled forward starting swap hedges has been amortized to “Net
interest expense” (2019 – loss of $9 million; 2018 – loss of $10 million). The Company expects that during the next 12 months, $9 million of net losses will
be amortized to “Net interest expense”.
Treasury rate locks
At December 31, 2020, the Company had net unamortized losses related to interest rate locks, which are accounted for as cash flow hedges, settled in
previous years totalling $17 million (December 31, 2019 – $18 million). This amount is composed of various unamortized gains and losses related to specific
debts which are reflected in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” and are amortized to “Net interest expense” in the period that interest on the related
debt is charged. The amortization of these gains and losses resulted in a $1 million increase to “Net interest expense” and “Other comprehensive loss” in
2020 (2019 – $1 million; 2018 – $1 million). The Company expects that during the next 12 months, a net loss of $1 million related to these previously
settled derivatives will be reclassified to “Net interest expense”.
18. Other long-term liabilities
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion (Note 19)
Stock-based compensation liabilities, net of current portion
Provision for environmental remediation, net of current portion(1)
Deferred revenue, net of current portion (Note 3)(2)
Deferred real estate lease and license revenue, net of current portion(3)
Deferred gains on sale leaseback transactions(3)
Other, net of current portion (2)
Total other long-term liabilities
$
2020
248 $
146
71
34
18
5
63
$
585 $
2019
285
111
70
4
20
6
66
562
(1) As at December 31, 2020, the aggregate provision for environmental remediation, including the current portion was $80 million (2019 – $77 million).
(2) 2019 comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.
(3) The deferred real estate lease and license revenue and deferred gains on sale leaseback transactions are being amortized to income on a straight-line basis over the related lease terms.
Environmental remediation accruals
Environmental remediation accruals cover site-specific remediation programs. The estimate of the probable costs to be incurred in the remediation of
properties contaminated by past railway activities reflects the nature of contamination at individual sites according to typical activities and scale of
operations conducted. CP has developed remediation strategies for each property based on the nature and extent of the contamination, as well as the
location of the property and surrounding areas that may be adversely affected by the presence of contaminants, considering available technologies,
treatment and disposal facilities and the acceptability of site-specific plans based on the local regulatory environment. Site-specific plans range from
containment and risk management of the contaminants through to the removal and treatment of the contaminants and affected soils and groundwater. The
details of the estimates reflect the environmental liability at each property. Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term
liabilities”, except for the current portion which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” (see Note 15). Payments are expected to be made
over 10 years to 2030.
130 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
The accruals for environmental remediation represent CP’s best estimate of its probable future obligation and include both asserted and unasserted claims,
without reduction for anticipated recoveries from third parties. Although the recorded accruals include CP’s best estimate of all probable costs, CP’s total
environmental remediation costs cannot be predicted with certainty. Accruals for environmental remediation may change from time to time as new
information about previously untested sites becomes known, environmental laws and regulations evolve and advances are made in environmental
remediation technology. The accruals may also vary as the courts decide legal proceedings against outside parties responsible for contamination. These
potential charges, which cannot be quantified at this time, may materially affect income in the particular period in which a charge is recognized. Costs
related to existing, but as yet unknown, or future contamination will be accrued in the period in which they become probable and reasonably estimable.
Changes to costs are reflected as changes to “Other long-term liabilities” or “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheets and to “Purchased services and other” within operating expenses on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. The amount
charged to income in 2020 was $10 million (2019 – $6 million; 2018 – $6 million).
19. Leases
The Company’s leases have remaining terms of less than one year to 14 years, some include options to extend up to an additional 10 years, and some
include options to terminate within one year.
Residual value guarantees are provided on certain vehicle operating leases. Cumulatively, these guarantees are limited to $1 million and are not included in
lease liabilities as it is not currently probable that any amounts will be owed.
Components of lease expense for the year ended December 31 are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2020
2019
Operating lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Sublease income
Finance Lease Cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Total lease costs
$
83 $
10
13
(3)
9
11
$
123 $
89
10
13
(3)
9
11
129
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Classification
2020
2019
Assets
Operating
Finance
Liabilities
Current
Operating
Finance
Long-term
Operating
Finance
Other assets
Properties, net book value
$
316 $
171
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Long-term debt maturing within one year
Other long-term liabilities
Long-term debt
63
8
248
135
358
177
69
7
285
144
The following table provides the Company's weighted-average remaining lease terms and discount rates:
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases
Finance leases
Weighted-Average Discount Rate
Operating leases
Finance leases
Supplemental information related to leases is as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases
Operating cash outflows from finance leases
Financing cash outflows from finance leases
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
Operating leases
Finance leases
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 131
2020
2019
7 years
3 years
3.32 %
7.06 %
7 years
4 years
3.45 %
7.07 %
2020
2019
74 $
10
8
34
4
82
10
6
38
4
$
The following table provides the maturities of lease liabilities for the next five years and thereafter as at December 31, 2020:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Imputed interest
Present value of lease payments
$
$
11 $
107
9
8
8
12
155
(12)
143 $
71
59
53
42
34
88
347
(36)
311
20. Shareholders’ equity
Authorized and issued share capital
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares, an unlimited number of First Preferred Shares, and an unlimited number of
Second Preferred Shares. At December 31, 2020, no First or Second Preferred Shares had been issued.
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The following table summarizes information related to Common Share balances as at December 31:
(number of shares in millions)
Share capital, January 1
CP Common Shares repurchased
Shares issued under stock option plan
Share capital, December 31
2020
137.0
(4.0)
0.3
133.3
2019
140.5
(3.8)
0.3
137.0
2018
144.9
(4.6)
0.2
140.5
The change in the “Share capital” balance includes $10 million of stock-based compensation transferred from “Additional paid-in capital” (2019 – $7
million; 2018 – $12 million).
Share repurchases
On December 17, 2019, the Company announced a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), commencing December 20, 2019, to purchase up to 4.80 million
Common Shares in the open market for cancellation on or before December 19, 2020. Upon expiry of this NCIB, the Company had purchased 4.27 million
Common Shares for $1,577 million.
On October 19, 2018, the Company announced a NCIB, commencing October 24, 2018, to purchase up to 5.68 million Common Shares for cancellation on
or before October 23, 2019. The Company completed this NCIB on October 23, 2019.
On May 10, 2017, the Company announced a NCIB, commencing May 15, 2017, to purchase up to 4.38 million Common Shares in the open market for
cancellation on or before May 14, 2018. The Company completed this NCIB on May 10, 2018.
All purchases were made in accordance with the respective NCIB at prevailing market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that were permitted by
the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), with consideration allocated to "Share capital" up to the average carrying amount of the shares and any excess
allocated to "Retained earnings".
The following table provides activities under the share repurchase programs for each of the years ended December 31:
Number of Common Shares repurchased(1)
Weighted-average price per share(2)
Amount of repurchase (in millions)(2)
(1) Includes shares repurchased but not yet cancelled at year end.
(2) Includes brokerage fees.
2020
2019
2018
3,973,076
3,794,149
4,683,162
$
$
371.74 $
1,477 $
300.65 $
1,141 $
240.68
1,127
On January 27, 2021, the Company announced that the TSX has accepted its notice to implement a new NCIB, commencing January 29, 2021, to purchase
up to approximately 3.33 million Common Shares for cancellation on or before January 28, 2022.
21. Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
(Use) source of cash:
Accounts receivable, net
Materials and supplies
Other current assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Change in non-cash working capital
2020
2019
2018
$
$
(61) $
(15)
(5)
(308)
(389) $
27 $
(8)
(24)
(21)
(26) $
(107)
(11)
30
153
65
22. Pensions and other benefits
The Company has both defined benefit (“DB”) and defined contribution (“DC”) pension plans. At December 31, 2020, the Canadian pension plans
represent nearly all of total combined pension plan assets and nearly all of total combined pension plan obligations.
CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 133
The DB plans provide for pensions based principally on years of service and compensation rates near retirement. Pensions for Canadian pensioners are
partially indexed to inflation. Annual employer contributions to the DB plans, which are actuarially determined, are made on the basis of being not less than
the minimum amounts required by federal pension supervisory authorities.
The Company has other benefit plans including post-retirement health and life insurance for pensioners, and post-employment long-term disability and
workers’ compensation benefits, which are based on Company-specific claims. At December 31, 2020, the Canadian other benefits plans represent nearly all
of total combined other plan obligations.
The Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors has approved an investment policy that establishes long-term asset mix targets which take into
account the Company’s expected risk tolerances. Pension plan assets are managed by a suite of independent investment managers, with the allocation by
manager reflecting these asset mix targets. Most of the assets are actively managed with the objective of outperforming applicable benchmarks. In
accordance with the investment policy, derivative instruments may be used by investment managers to hedge or adjust existing or anticipated exposures.
To develop the expected long-term rate of return assumption used in the calculation of net periodic benefit cost applicable to the market-related value of
plan assets, the Company considers the expected composition of the plans’ assets, past experience, and future estimates of long-term investment returns.
Future estimates of investment returns reflect the long-term return expectation for fixed income, public equity, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and
absolute return investments, and the expected added value (relative to applicable benchmark indices) from active management of pension fund assets.
The Company has elected to use a market-related value of assets for the purpose of calculating net periodic benefit cost, developed from a five year average
of market values for the plans’ public equity and absolute return investments (with each prior year’s market value adjusted to the current date for assumed
investment income during the intervening period) plus the market value of the plans’ fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt securities.
The benefit obligation is discounted using a discount rate that is a blended yield to maturity for a hypothetical portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with
cash flows matching projected benefit payments. The discount rate is determined by management.
Net periodic benefit cost
The elements of net periodic benefit cost for DB pension plans and other benefits recognized in the year include the following components:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Pensions
Other benefits
2020
2019
2018
2020
2019
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)
$
140 $
107 $
120
$
12 $
11 $
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (recovery):
Interest cost on benefit obligation
Expected return on fund assets
Recognized net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service costs
406
(945)
177
(1)
450
(947)
84
(1)
438
(955)
114
(2)
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
(363)
(414)
(405)
17
—
4
—
21
20
—
12
1
33
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost
$
(223) $
(307) $
(285) $
33 $
44 $
2018
12
19
—
2
—
21
33
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Projected benefit obligation, fund assets, and funded status
Information about the Company’s DB pension plans and other benefits, in aggregate, is as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1
Current service cost
Interest cost
Employee contributions
Benefits paid
Foreign currency changes
Plan amendments and other
Actuarial loss
Pensions
2020
Other benefits
2019
2020
2019
$
12,610 $
11,372 $
541 $
140
406
42
(653)
(5)
3
107
450
41
(646)
(10)
—
1,256
1,296
12
17
—
(34)
—
—
17
501
11
20
—
(34)
—
—
43
541
Projected benefit obligation at December 31
$
13,799 $
12,610 $
553 $
The net actuarial losses for Pensions and Other benefits in 2020 were primarily due to the decrease in discount rate from 3.25% to 2.58%. The net actuarial
losses for Pensions and Other benefits in 2019 were primarily due to the decrease in discount rate from 4.01% to 3.25%.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Change in fund assets:
Fair value of fund assets at January 1
Actual return on fund assets
Employer contributions
Employee contributions
Benefits paid
Foreign currency changes
Fair value of fund assets at December 31
Funded status – plan surplus (deficit)
Pensions
2020
Other benefits
2019
2020
2019
$
13,319 $
12,349 $
5 $
1,634
1,528
27
42
(653)
(4)
53
41
(646)
(6)
$
$
14,365 $
13,319 $
566 $
709 $
—
34
—
(34)
—
5 $
(548) $
4
1
34
—
(34)
—
5
(536)
The table below shows the aggregate pension projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with fair value of plan
assets in excess of projected benefit obligations (i.e. surplus), and for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets
(i.e. deficit):
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31
Fair value of fund assets at December 31
Funded Status
2020
Pension
plans in
surplus
(13,220) $
14,114
894 $
$
$
Pension
plans in
deficit
(579) $
251
(328) $
2019
Pension
plans in
surplus
(12,076) $
13,079
1,003 $
Pension
plans in
deficit
(534)
240
(294)
The DB pension plans’ accumulated benefit obligation as at December 31, 2020 was $13,528 million (2019 – $12,201 million). The accumulated benefit
obligation is calculated on a basis similar to the projected benefit obligation, except no future salary increases are assumed in the projection of future
benefits. For pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets (i.e. deficit), the aggregate pension accumulated
benefit obligation as at December 31, 2020 was $443 million (2019 – $419 million) and the aggregate fair value of plan assets as at December 31, 2020
was $187 million (2019 –$186 million).
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All Other benefits plans were in a deficit position at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Pension asset and liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amounts recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Pension asset
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Pension and other benefit liabilities
Total amount recognized
Pensions
2020
894 $
(11)
(317)
566 $
2019
1,003 $
(11)
(283)
709 $
Other benefits
2020
— $
(33)
(515)
(548) $
2019
—
(34)
(502)
(536)
$
$
The measurement date used to determine the plan assets and the accrued benefit obligation is December 31. The most recent actuarial valuation for pension
funding purposes for the Company’s main Canadian pension plan was performed as at January 1, 2020. During 2021, the Company expects to file with the
pension regulator a new valuation performed as at January 1, 2021.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Net actuarial loss:
Other than deferred investment gains
Deferred investment gains
Prior service cost
Deferred income tax
Total (Note 8)
Actuarial assumptions
Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used were approximately:
(percentages)
Benefit obligation at December 31:
Discount rate
Projected future salary increases
Health care cost trend rate
Benefit cost for year ended December 31:
Discount rate
Expected rate of return on fund assets (3)
Projected future salary increases
Health care cost trend rate
Pensions
2020
Other benefits
2019
2020
2019
$
3,960 $
3,434 $
(95)
5
(1,070)
2,800 $
$
41
1
(964)
2,512 $
104 $
—
1
(27)
78 $
91
—
1
(24)
68
2020
2.58
2.75
2019
3.25
2.75
2018
4.01
2.75
5.00
(1)
5.50
(1)
6.00
(1)
3.25
7.25
2.75
4.01
7.50
2.75
3.80
7.75
2.75
5.50
(1)
6.00
(1)
7.00
(2)
(1) The health care cost trend rate was assumed to be 6.00% in 2019 and 5.50% in 2020 and is assumed to be 5.00% per year in 2021 and thereafter.
(2) The health care cost trend rate was previously assumed to be 7.00% in 2018, and then decreasing by 0.50% per year to an ultimate rate of 5.00% per year in 2022 and thereafter.
(3) The expected rate of return on fund assets that will be used to compute the 2021 net periodic benefit credit is 6.90%.
Plan assets
Plan assets are recorded at fair value. The major asset categories are public equity securities, fixed income securities, real estate, infrastructure, absolute
return investments, and private debt. The fair values of the public equity and fixed income securities are primarily based on quoted market prices. Real estate
and infrastructure values are based on the value of each fund’s assets as calculated by the fund manager, generally using third party appraisals or discounted
cash flow analysis and taking into account current market conditions and recent sales transactions where practical and appropriate. Private debt values are
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based on the value of each fund’s assets as calculated by the fund manager taking into account current market conditions and reviewed annually by external
parties. Absolute return investments are a portfolio of units of externally managed hedge funds and are valued by the fund administrators.
The Company’s pension plan asset allocation, the weighted-average asset allocation targets, and the weighted average policy range for each major asset
class at year end were as follows:
Asset allocation (percentage)
Cash and cash equivalents
Fixed income
Public equity
Real estate and infrastructure
Private debt
Absolute return
Total
Asset allocation
target
Policy range
1.2
24.1
45.1
9.8
9.8
10.0
100.0
0 – 10
20 – 40
35 – 55
4 – 13
4 – 13
4 – 13
Percentage of plan assets
at December 31
2020
2.0
28.1
49.3
6.3
3.3
11.0
100.0
2019
0.9
24.6
54.5
6.8
2.4
10.8
100.0
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Summary of the assets of the Company’s DB pension plans
The following is a summary of the assets of the Company’s DB pension plans at December 31, 2020 and 2019. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, there
were no plan assets classified as Level 3 valued investments.
Assets Measured at Fair Value
Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable
inputs (Level 2)
Investments
measured at NAV(1)
Total Plan
Assets
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
December 31, 2020
— $
— $
Cash and cash equivalents
$
Fixed income
Government bonds(2)
Corporate bonds(2)
Mortgages(3)
Public equities
Canada
U.S. and international
Real estate(4)
Infrastructure(5)
Private debt(6)
Derivative instruments(7)
Absolute return(8)
Funds of hedge funds
Multi-strategy funds
December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents
Fixed income
Government bonds(2)
Corporate bonds(2)
Mortgages(3)
Public equities
Canada
U.S. and international
Real estate(4)
Infrastructure(5)
Private debt(6)
Derivative instruments(7)
Absolute return(8)
Funds of hedge funds
Multi-strategy funds
$
$
219 $
284
691
220
1,183
5,871
—
—
—
—
—
—
112 $
233
273
159
1,351
5,883
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,699
1,144
5
—
28
—
—
—
71
—
—
1,857
819
5
—
22
—
—
—
(59)
—
—
219
1,983
1,835
225
1,183
5,899
704
199
465
71
1,560
22
14,365
112
2,090
1,092
164
1,351
5,905
724
187
313
(59)
1,418
22
13,319
—
—
—
—
—
704
199
465
—
1,560
22
2,950 $
—
—
—
—
—
724
187
313
—
1,418
22
2,664 $
8,468 $
2,947 $
— $
— $
$
8,011 $
2,644 $
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(1) Investments measured at net asset value ("NAV"):
Amounts are comprised of certain investments measured using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. These investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(2) Government & Corporate Bonds:
Fair values for bonds are based on market prices supplied by independent sources as of the last trading day.
(3) Mortgages:
The fair values of mortgages are based on current market yields of financial instruments of similar maturity, coupon and risk factors.
(4) Real estate:
Real estate fund values are based on the NAV of the funds that invest directly in real estate investments. The values of the investments have been estimated using the capital accounts
representing the plan’s ownership interest in the funds. Of the total, $580 million is subject to redemption frequencies ranging from monthly to annually and a redemption notice period
of 90 days (2019 – $606 million). The remaining $124 million is not subject to redemption and is normally returned through distributions as a result of the liquidation of the underlying
real estate investments (2019 – $118 million). As at December 31, 2020, there are $32 million of unfunded commitments for real estate investments (December 31, 2019 –
$35 million).
(5) Infrastructure:
Infrastructure fund values are based on the NAV of the funds that invest directly in infrastructure investments. The values of the investments have been estimated using the capital
accounts representing the plans' ownership interest in the funds. Of the total, $112 million is subject to redemption frequencies ranging from monthly to annually and a redemption
notice period of 90 days (2019 – $119 million). The remaining $87 million is not subject to redemption and is normally returned through distributions as a result of the liquidation of the
underlying infrastructure investments (2019 – $68 million). As at December 31, 2020, there are $491 million of unfunded commitments for infrastructure investments (December 31,
2019 – $286 million).
(6) Private debt:
Private debt fund values are based on the NAV of the funds that invest directly in private debt investments. The values of the investments have been estimated using the capital
accounts representing the plans' ownership interest in the funds. Of the total, $154 million is subject to redemption frequencies ranging from monthly to annually and a redemption
notice period of 90 days (2019 – $154 million). The remaining $311 million is not subject to redemption and is normally returned through distributions as a result of the repayment of
the underlying loans (2019 - $159 million). As at December 31, 2020, there are $533 million of unfunded commitments for private debt investments (December 31, 2019 –
$392 million).
(7) Derivatives:
The investment managers may utilize the following derivative instruments: equity futures to replicate equity index returns (Level 2); currency forwards to partially hedge foreign currency
exposures (Level 2); bond forwards to reduce asset/liability interest rate risk exposures (Level 2); interest rate swaps to manage duration and interest rate risk (Level 2); credit default
swaps to manage credit risk (Level 2); and options to manage interest rate risk and volatility (Level 2). The Company may utilize derivatives directly, but only for the purpose of hedging
foreign currency exposures. As at December 31, 2020, there are currency forwards with a notional value of $1,041 million (December 31, 2019 – $334 million) and a fair value of $73
million (December 31, 2019 – $13 million). The fixed income investment manager utilizes a portfolio of bond forwards for the purpose of reducing asset/liability interest rate exposure.
As at December 31, 2020, there are bond forwards with a notional value of $3,540 million (December 31, 2019 – $3,269 million) and a negative fair value of $2 million (December 31,
2019 – $(72) million).
(8) Absolute return:
The value of absolute return fund investments is based on the NAV reported by the fund administrators. The funds have different redemption policies with redemption notice periods
varying from 60 to 95 days and frequencies ranging from monthly to triennially.
Additional plan assets information
The Company's primary investment objective for pension plan assets is to achieve a long–term return, net of all fees and expenses, that is sufficient for the
plan's assets to satisfy the current and future obligations to plan beneficiaries, while minimizing the financial impact on the Company. In identifying the asset
allocation ranges, consideration was given to the long-term nature of the underlying plan liabilities, the solvency and going-concern financial position of the
plan, long-term return expectations, and the risks associated with key asset classes as well as the relationships of returns on key asset classes with each
other, inflation, and interest rates. When advantageous and with due consideration, derivative instruments may be utilized by investment managers,
provided the total value of the underlying assets represented by financial derivatives (excluding currency forwards, liability hedging derivatives in fixed
income portfolios, and derivatives held by absolute return funds) is limited to 30% of the market value of the fund.
The funded status of the plans is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, which affects the relative values of the plans' liabilities and assets. In order to
mitigate interest rate risk, the Company's main Canadian defined benefit pension plan utilizes a liability driven investment strategy in its fixed income
portfolio, which uses a combination of long duration bonds and derivatives to hedge interest rate risk, managed by the investment manager. At December
31, 2020, the plan's solvency funded position was 47% hedged against interest rate risk (2019 – 45%).
When investing in foreign securities, the plans are exposed to foreign currency risk; the effect of which is included in the valuation of the foreign securities.
At December 31, 2020, the plans were 33% exposed to the U.S. dollar net of currency forwards (40% excluding the currency forwards), 6% exposed to the
Euro, and 14% exposed to various other currencies. At December 31, 2019, the plans were 39% exposed to the U.S. dollar net of currency forwards (41%
excluding the currency forwards), 6% exposed to the Euro, and 14% exposed to various other currencies.
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At December 31, 2020, fund assets included 109,008 of the Common Shares of the Company (2019 – 119,758) at a market value of $48 million (2019 –
$40 million).
Estimated future benefit payments
The estimated future DB pension and other benefit payments to be paid by the plans for each of the next five years and the subsequent five-year period are
as follows:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026-2030
Pensions
Other benefits
$
632 $
629
631
633
635
3,203
33
31
31
30
30
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The benefit payments from the Canadian registered and U.S. qualified DB pension plans are payable from their respective pension funds. Benefit payments
from the supplemental pension plan and from the other benefits plans are payable directly from the Company.
Defined contribution plan
Canadian non-unionized employees hired prior to July 1, 2010 had the option to participate in the Canadian DC plan. All Canadian non-unionized
employees hired after such date must participate in this plan. Employee contributions are based on a percentage of salary. The Company matches employee
contributions to a maximum percentage each year.
Effective July 1, 2010, a new U.S. DC plan was established. All U.S. non-unionized employees hired after such date must participate in this plan. Employees
do not contribute to the plan. The Company annually contributes a percentage of salary.
The DC plans provide a pension based on total employee, where appropriate, and employer contributions plus investment income earned on those
contributions.
In 2020, the net cost of the DC plans, which generally equals the employer’s required contribution, was $12 million (2019 – $11 million; 2018 – $10
million).
Contributions to multi-employer plans
Some of the Company’s unionized employees in the U.S. are members of a U.S. national multi-employer benefit plan. Contributions made by the Company to
this plan in 2020 in respect of post-retirement medical benefits were $3 million (2019 – $3 million; 2018 – $3 million).
23. Stock-based compensation
At December 31, 2020, the Company had several stock-based compensation plans including stock option plans, various cash-settled liability plans, and an
employee share purchase plan. These plans resulted in an expense of $170 million in 2020 (2019 – $133 million; 2018 – $75 million).
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A. Stock option plan
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option plan as at December 31, 2020:
Outstanding, January 1, 2020
Granted
Exercised
Vested
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding, December 31, 2020
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2020(1)
Exercisable, December 31, 2020
Options outstanding
Non-vested options
Number of
options
Weighted-average
exercise price
Number of
options
Weighted-average
grant date
fair value
1,416,346 $
217,240 $
(232,034) $
N/A
(13,839) $
(347) $
1,387,366 $
1,366,649 $
610,289 $
199.12
344.04
162.87
N/A
271.75
168.84
225.20
223.98
177.65
761,784 $
217,240 $
N/A
(188,108) $
(13,839) $
N/A
777,077 $
N/A
N/A
53.54
69.00
N/A
50.91
58.29
N/A
58.40
N/A
N/A
(1) As at December 31, 2020, the weighted-average remaining term of vested or expected to vest options was 4.5 years with an aggregate intrinsic value of $297 million.
The following table provides the number of stock options outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2020 by range of exercise price and their related
intrinsic aggregate value, and for options outstanding, the weighted-average years to expiration. The table also provides the aggregate intrinsic value for in-
the-money stock options, which represents the amount that would have been received by option holders had they exercised their options on December 31,
2020 at the Company’s closing stock price of $441.53.
Range of exercise prices
$65.06 - $188.78
$188.79 - $214.58
$214.59 - $261.88
$261.89 - $411.37
Total(1)
Options outstanding
Options exercisable
Weighted-
average
years to
expiration
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(millions)
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(millions)
Number of
options
3.4 $
3.1 $
4.4 $
5.8 $
4.2 $
141.26 $
196.82 $
244.17 $
320.21 $
225.20 $
103
80
78
39
300
342,773 $
141.26 $
109,375 $
203.83 $
134,845 $
232.54 $
23,296 $
272.56 $
610,289 $
177.65 $
103
26
28
4
161
Number of
options
342,773
327,811
394,953
321,829
1,387,366
(1) As at December 31, 2020, the total number of in-the-money stock options outstanding was 1,387,366 with a weighted-average exercise price of $225.20. The weighted-average years
to expiration of exercisable stock options is 3.6 years.
Pursuant to the employee plan, options may be exercised upon vesting, which is between 12 months and 48 months after the grant date, and will expire
after seven years. Certain stock options granted in 2019 and 2018 vest upon the achievement of specific performance criteria. Under the fair value method,
the fair value of the stock options at grant date was approximately $15 million for options issued in 2020 (2019 – $14 million; 2018 – $16 million). The
weighted-average fair value assumptions were approximately:
Expected option life (years)(1)
Risk-free interest rate(2)
Expected stock price volatility(3)
Expected annual dividends per share(4)
Expected forfeiture rate(5)
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the year
2020
4.75
1.28%
23.14%
2019
5.00
2.22%
25.04%
2018
5.00
2.22%
24.81%
$
$
3.3200
$
2.6191
$
2.3854
4.41%
6.05%
69.00
$
63.69
$
4.70%
55.63
(1) Represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding. Historical data on exercise behaviour or, when available, specific expectations regarding future exercise
behaviour were used to estimate the expected life of the option.
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(2) Based on the implied yield available on zero-coupon government issues with an equivalent term commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(3) Based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price over a period commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(4) Determined by the current annual dividend at the time of grant. The Company does not employ different dividend yields throughout the contractual term of the option. On July 21, 2020,
the Company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.9500 per share, representing $3.8000 on an annual basis.
(5) The Company estimates forfeitures based on past experience. The rate is monitored on a periodic basis.
In 2020, the expense for stock options (regular and performance) was $16 million (2019 – $14 million; 2018 – $10 million). At December 31, 2020, there
was $12 million of total unrecognized compensation related to stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of
approximately 1.1 years.
The total fair value of shares vested for the stock option plan during 2020 was $10 million (2019 – $8 million; 2018 – $11 million).
The following table provides information related to all options exercised in the stock option plan during the years ended December 31:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total intrinsic value
Cash received by the Company upon exercise of options
$
2020
52 $
52
2019
63 $
26
2018
17
24
B. Other share-based plans
Performance share unit plans
During 2020, the Company issued 97,998 PSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately $34 million and 10,029 PDSUs with a grant date fair value,
including value of expected future matching units, of approximately $4 million. PSUs and PDSUs attract dividend equivalents in the form of additional units,
based on dividends paid on the Company's Common Shares, and vest approximately three years after the grant date contingent upon CP’s performance
("performance factor"). The fair value of these PSUs and PDSUs is measured periodically until settlement using closing share price on the date of
measurement. The fair value of units that are probable of vesting based on forecasted performance factors over the three-year performance period is
recognized as expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Vested PSUs are settled in cash. Vested PDSUs are settled in cash pursuant to the DSU
plan and are eligible for a 25% match if the holder has not exceeded their share ownership requirements, and are paid out only when the holder ceases their
employment with CP.
The performance period for PSUs and PDSUs issued in 2020 is January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022, and the performance factors are Return on Invested
Capital ("ROIC"), Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") compared to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, and TSR compared to Class I railways.
The performance period for 133,681 PSUs issued in 2019 is January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, and the performance factors for these PSUs are ROIC,
TSR compared to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, and TSR compared to Class I railways. The performance factors for the remaining 579 PSUs are annual revenue for
the fiscal year 2020, diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2020, and share price appreciation.
The performance period for 125,280 PSUs issued in 2018 is January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020, and the performance factors for these PSUs were ROIC,
TSR compared to the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, and TSR compared to the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index. The resulting estimated payout on these
awards was 200% on 113,769 total outstanding awards representing a total fair value of $98 million at December 31, 2020, calculated using the
Company's average share price of the last 30 trading days preceding December 31, 2020. The performance factors for the remaining 36,975 PSUs were
annual revenue for the fiscal year 2020, diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2020, and share price appreciation.
The performance period for PSUs issued in 2017 was January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019, and the performance factors for these PSUs were ROIC, TSR
compared to the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, and TSR compared to the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index. The resulting payout was 193% of the
outstanding units multiplied by the Company's average share price calculated using the last 30 trading days preceding December 31, 2019. In the first
quarter of 2020, payouts occurred on the total outstanding awards, including dividends reinvested, totalling $76 million on 121,225 outstanding awards.
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The following table summarizes information related to the Company’s PSUs and PDSUs as at December 31:
Outstanding, January 1
Granted
Units, in lieu of dividends
Settled
Forfeited
Outstanding, December 31
2020
403,136
108,027
3,843
(121,225)
(11,912)
381,869
2019
395,048
134,260
4,032
(117,228)
(12,976)
403,136
In 2020, the expense for PSUs and PDSUs was $121 million (2019 – $89 million; 2018 – $54 million). At December 31, 2020, there was $51 million of total
unrecognized compensation related to these awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.4 years.
Deferred share unit plan
The Company established the DSU plan as a means to compensate and assist in attaining share ownership targets set for certain key employees and
Directors. A DSU entitles the holder to receive, upon redemption, a cash payment equivalent to the Company's average share price using the 10 trading days
prior to redemption. DSUs vest over various periods of up to 36 months and are only redeemable for a specified period after employment is terminated.
Senior managers may elect to receive DSUs in lieu of annual bonus cash payments in the bonus deferral program. In addition, senior managers will be
granted a 25% company match of DSUs when deferring cash to DSUs to meet ownership targets. The election to receive eligible payments in DSUs is no
longer available to a participant when the value of the participant’s DSUs is sufficient to meet the Company’s stock ownership guidelines. Senior managers
have five years to meet their ownership targets.
The expense for DSUs is recognized over the vesting period for both the initial subscription price and the change in value between reporting periods.
The following table summarizes information related to the DSUs as at December 31:
Outstanding, January 1
Granted
Units, in lieu of dividends
Settled
Forfeited
Outstanding, December 31
2020
161,219
19,041
1,511
(26,788)
(172)
154,811
2019
152,760
19,912
1,608
(12,110)
(951)
161,219
During 2020, the Company granted 19,041 DSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately $7 million. In 2020, the expense for DSUs was $21 million
(2019 – $20 million expense; 2018 – $4 million expense). At December 31, 2020, there was $1 million of total unrecognized compensation related to DSUs
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.3 years.
Summary of share-based liabilities paid
The following table summarizes the total share-based liabilities paid for each of the years ended December 31:
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Plan
PSUs
DSUs
Other
Total
2020
2019
2018
$
$
76 $
9
1
86 $
54 $
4
—
58 $
30
6
1
37
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C. Employee share purchase plan
The Company has an employee share purchase plan whereby both employee and the Company contributions are used to purchase shares on the open
market for employees. The Company’s contributions are expensed over the one year vesting period. Under the plan, the Company matches $1 for every $3
contributed by employees up to a maximum employee contribution of 6% of annual salary.
The total number of shares purchased in 2020 on behalf of participants, including the Company's contributions, was 115,344 (2019 – 137,942; 2018 –
118,865). In 2020, the Company’s contributions totalled $9 million (2019 – $8 million; 2018 – $6 million) and the related expense was $7 million (2019 –
$6 million; 2018 – $5 million).
24. Variable interest entities
The Company leases equipment from certain trusts, which have been determined to be variable interest entities financed by a combination of debt and
equity provided by unrelated third parties. The lease agreements, which are classified as operating leases, have fixed price purchase options which create the
Company’s variable interests and result in the trusts being considered variable interest entities.
Maintaining and operating the leased assets according to specific contractual obligations outlined in the terms of the lease agreements and industry
standards is the Company’s responsibility. The rigour of the contractual terms of the lease agreements and industry standards are such that the Company has
limited discretion over the maintenance activities associated with these assets. As such, the Company concluded these terms do not provide the Company
with the power to direct the activities of the variable interest entities in a way that has a significant impact on the entities’ economic performance.
The financial exposure to the Company as a result of its involvement with the variable interest entities is equal to the fixed lease payments due to the trusts.
In 2020, lease payments after tax were $14 million. Future minimum lease payments, before tax, of $126 million will be payable over the next 10 years. The
Company does not guarantee the residual value of the assets to the lessor; however, it must deliver to the lessor the assets in good operating condition,
subject to normal wear and tear, at the end of the lease term.
As the Company’s actions and decisions do not significantly affect the variable interest entities’ performance, and the Company’s fixed price purchase option
is not considered to be potentially significant to the variable interest entities, the Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary, and does not
consolidate these variable interest entities.
25. Commitments and contingencies
In the normal course of its operations, the Company becomes involved in various legal actions, including claims relating to injuries and damage to property.
The Company maintains provisions it considers to be adequate for such actions. While the final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending at
December 31, 2020 cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s business, financial position, or results of operations. However, an unexpected adverse resolution of one or more of these legal actions could have
a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial position, results of operations, or liquidity in a particular quarter or fiscal year.
Commitments
At December 31, 2020, the Company had committed to total future capital expenditures amounting to $547 million and operating expenditures relating to
supplier purchase obligations, such as bulk fuel purchase agreements, locomotive maintenance and overhaul agreements, as well as agreements to purchase
other goods and services amounting to approximately $1.7 billion for the years 2021–2032, of which CP estimates approximately $1.6 billion will be
incurred in the next five years.
Commitments related to leases, including minimum annual payments for the next five years and thereafter, are included in Note 19.
Legal proceedings related to Lac-Mégantic rail accident
On July 6, 2013, a train carrying petroleum crude oil operated by Montréal Maine and Atlantic Railway (“MMAR”) or a subsidiary, Montréal Maine &
Atlantic Canada Co. (“MMAC” and collectively the “MMA Group”), derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Québec. The derailment occurred on a section of railway
owned and operated by the MMA Group and while the MMA Group exclusively controlled the train.
Following the derailment, MMAC sought court protection in Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and MMAR filed for bankruptcy in the
U.S. Plans of arrangement were approved in both Canada and the U.S. (the “Plans”), providing for the distribution of approximately $440 million amongst
those claiming derailment damages.
A number of legal proceedings, set out below, were commenced in Canada and the U.S. against CP and others:
(1) Québec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks ordered various parties, including CP, to remediate the derailment site
(the "Cleanup Order") and served CP with a Notice of Claim for $95 million for those costs. CP appealed the Cleanup Order and contested the Notice
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of Claim with the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. These proceedings are stayed pending determination of the Attorney General of Québec (“AGQ”)
action (paragraph 2 below).
(2)
The AGQ sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming $409 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to $315 million (the “AGQ
Action”). The AGQ Action alleges that: (i) CP was responsible for the petroleum crude oil from its point of origin until its delivery to Irving Oil Ltd.; and
(ii) CP is vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the MMA Group.
(3) A class action in the Québec Superior Court on behalf of persons and entities residing in, owning or leasing property in, operating a business in, or
physically present in Lac-Mégantic at the time of the derailment was certified against CP on May 8, 2015 (the "Class Action"). Other defendants
including MMAC and Mr. Thomas Harding ("Harding") were added to the Class Action on January 25, 2017. The Class Action seeks unquantified
damages, including for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage, and economic loss.
(4)
Eight subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $16 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to
approximately $15 million (the “Promutuel Action”), and two additional subrogated insurers sued CP claiming approximately $3 million in damages
(the “Royal Action”). Both actions contain similar allegations as the AGQ Action. The actions do not identify the subrogated parties. As such, the
extent of any overlap between the damages claimed in these actions and under the Plans is unclear. The Royal Action is stayed pending determination
of the consolidated proceedings described below.
On December 11, 2017, the AGQ Action, the Class Action and the Promutuel Action were consolidated. These consolidated claims are currently scheduled
for a joint liability trial commencing on or around September 13, 2021, followed by a damages trial, if necessary.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Forty-eight plaintiffs (all individual claims joined in one action) sued CP, MMAC, and Harding in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $5
million in damages for economic loss and pain and suffering, and asserting similar allegations as in the Class Action and the AGQ Action. The majority
of the plaintiffs opted-out of the Class Action and all but two are also plaintiffs in litigation against CP, described in paragraph 7 below. This action is
stayed pending determination of the consolidated claims described above.
The MMAR U.S. bankruptcy estate representative commenced an action against CP in November 2014 in the Maine Bankruptcy Court claiming that CP
failed to abide by certain regulations and seeking approximately U.S. $30 million in damages for MMAR’s loss in business value according to a recent
report. This action asserts that CP knew or ought to have known that the shipper misclassified the petroleum crude oil and therefore should have
refused to transport it.
The class and mass tort action commenced against CP in June 2015 in Texas (on behalf of Lac-Mégantic residents and wrongful death representatives)
and the wrongful death and personal injury actions commenced against CP in June 2015 in Illinois and Maine, were all transferred and consolidated in
Federal District Court in Maine (the “Maine Actions”). The Maine Actions allege that CP negligently misclassified and improperly packaged the
petroleum crude oil. On CP’s motion, the Maine Actions were dismissed. The plaintiffs are appealing the dismissal decision, which is pending.
The trustee for the wrongful death trust commenced Carmack Amendment claims against CP in North Dakota Federal Court, seeking to recover
approximately U.S. $6 million for damaged rail cars and lost crude and reimbursement for the settlement paid by the consignor and the consignee
under the Plans (alleged to be U.S. $110 million and U.S. $60 million, respectively). The Court issued an Order on August 6, 2020 granting and
denying in parts the parties' summary judgment motions which has been reviewed and confirmed following motions by the parties for clarification and
reconsideration. This action is scheduled for trial on September 21, 2021.
At this stage of the proceedings, any potential responsibility and the quantum of potential losses cannot be determined. Nevertheless, CP denies liability and
is vigorously defending these proceedings.
26. Guarantees
In the normal course of operating the railway, the Company enters into contractual arrangements that involve providing certain guarantees, which extend
over the term of the contracts. These guarantees include, but are not limited to:
•
guarantees to pay other parties in the event of the occurrence of specified events, including damage to equipment, in relation to assets used in the
operation of the railway through operating leases, rental agreements, easements, trackage, and interline agreements; and
indemnifications of certain tax-related payments incurred by lessors and lenders.
•
The maximum amount that could be payable under these guarantees, excluding residual value guarantees, cannot be reasonably estimated due to the
nature of certain of these guarantees. All or a portion of amounts paid under guarantees to other parties in the event of the occurrence of specified events
could be recoverable from other parties or through insurance. The Company has accrued for all guarantees that it expects to pay. At December 31, 2020,
these accruals amounted to $18 million (2019 – $10 million), and are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities".
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Indemnifications
Pursuant to a trust and custodial services agreement with the trustee of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan, the Company has undertaken
to indemnify and save harmless the trustee, to the extent not paid by the fund, from any and all taxes, claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses
arising out of the performance of the trustee’s obligations under the agreement, except as a result of misconduct by the trustee. The indemnity includes
liabilities, costs, or expenses relating to any legal reporting or notification obligations of the trustee with respect to the defined benefit and defined
contribution options of the pension plans, or otherwise with respect to the assets of the pension plans that are not part of the fund. The indemnity survives
the termination or expiry of the agreement with respect to claims and liabilities arising prior to the termination or expiry. At December 31, 2020, the
Company had not recorded a liability associated with this indemnification as it does not expect to make any payments pertaining to it.
27. Segmented and geographic information
Operating segment
The Company operates in only one operating segment: rail transportation. Operating results by geographic areas, railway corridors, or other lower-level
components or units of operation are not reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about the allocation of resources to,
or the assessment of performance of, such geographic areas, corridors, components, or units of operation.
In the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, no one customer comprised more than 10% of total revenues and accounts receivable.
Geographic information
All of the company's revenue and long-lived assets excluding financial instruments are held within Canada and the United States.
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
2020
Revenues
Long-term assets excluding financial instruments and pension assets
2019
Revenues
Long-term assets excluding financial instruments and pension assets
2018
Revenues
Long-term assets excluding financial instruments and pension assets
28. Selected quarterly data (unaudited)
Canada
United States
Total
$
5,829 $
14,258
1,881 $
7,165
5,675
13,131
5,232
12,133
2,117
7,020
2,084
6,759
2019
7,710
21,423
7,792
20,151
7,316
18,892
2020
For the quarter ended
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per
share data)
Total revenues
Operating income
Net income
Basic earnings per share(1)
Diluted earnings per share(1)
Dec. 31
Sep. 30
Jun. 30
Mar. 31
Dec. 31
Sep. 30
Jun. 30
Mar. 31
$
2,012 $
1,863 $
1,792 $
2,043 $
2,069 $
1,979 $
1,977 $
1,767
928
802
779
598
770
635
$
$
5.97 $
4.42 $
4.68 $
5.95 $
4.41 $
4.66 $
834
409
2.99 $
2.98 $
890
664
4.84 $
4.82 $
869
618
4.47 $
4.46 $
822
724
5.19 $
5.17 $
543
434
3.10
3.09
(1) Earnings per share for the four quarters combined may not equal earnings per share for the year due to rounding.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of December 31, 2020, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of CP's management, including CEO and CFO,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the
Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2020,
to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that they file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s
management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for the financial statements and for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the
Company as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Corporation’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable
assurance to the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Due
to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the criteria set forth by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this assessment,
management concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. All internal control
systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable
assurance with respect to the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020 has been audited by Deloitte LLP, the Company's
independent registered public accounting firm who audited the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K, as stated in their
report, which is included herein.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Company has not identified any changes in internal control over financial reporting that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31,
2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated
financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, of the Company and our report dated February 18, 2021, expressed an unqualified
opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the
PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and
the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over
financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Calgary, Canada
February 18, 2021
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors of Registrant
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
This information will also be contained in the management proxy circular that we prepare in accordance with applicable Canadian corporate and securities
law requirements.
Executive Officers of Registrant
The information regarding executive officers is included in Part I of this annual report under Information about our Executive Officers, following Item 4. Mine
Safety Disclosures.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
This information will also be contained in the management proxy circular that we prepare in accordance with applicable Canadian corporate and securities
law requirements.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
This information will also be contained in the management proxy circular that we prepare in accordance with applicable Canadian corporate and securities
law requirements.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item will be contained in the Company’s Form 10-K/A, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2020.
This information will also be contained in the management proxy circular that we prepare in accordance with applicable Canadian corporate and securities
law requirements.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
The following documents are filed as part of this annual report:
(a)
Financial Statements
The financial statements filed as part of this filing are listed on the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data.
(b)
Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Beginning balance
at January 1
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Accruals for personal injury and other claims provision(1)
Additions charged
to expenses
Payments and
other reductions
Impact of FX
Ending
balance at
December 31
2018
2019
2020
Environmental liabilities
2018
2019
2020
$
$
$
$
$
$
118 $
152 $
141 $
78 $
82 $
77 $
93 $
142 $
105 $
6 $
6 $
10 $
(60) $
(152) $
(119) $
(7) $
(8) $
(6) $
1 $
(1) $
(1) $
5 $
(3) $
(1) $
152
141
126
82
77
80
(1) Includes WCB, FELA, occupational, damage, and other.
(c)
Exhibits
Exhibits are listed in the exhibit index below. The exhibits include management contracts, compensatory plans and arrangements required to be filed as
exhibits to the Form 10-K by Item 601 (10) (iii) of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit
3
Description
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
Restated Certificate and Articles of Incorporation of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2
to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2015, File
No. 001-01342).
By-law No. 1, as amended, of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Canadian Pacific
Railway Limited’s Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2009, File No. 001-01342).
By-law No. 2 of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited’s Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2015, File No. 001-01342).
General By-law, as amended, of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 6-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on May 22, 2009, File No. 001-01342).
Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures:
Indenture dated as of May 8, 2007 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 8, 2007 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New York
Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 20, 2008 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
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4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 15, 2009 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 23, 2010 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of
New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 1, 2011 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 2, 2015 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 3, 2015 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 24, 2015 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific
Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Indenture dated as of October 30, 2001 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 23, 2004 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New York
Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 12, 2011 between Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 13, 2011 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 24, 2015 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific
Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Indenture dated as of July 15, 1991 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Harris Trust and Savings Bank
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of July 1, 1996 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Harris Trust and Savings
Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 24, 2015 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific
Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (as successor in interest to Harris Trust and Savings Bank) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.17 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Indenture dated as of May 23, 2008 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.18 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 24, 2015 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific
Railway Company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to Canadian Pacific
Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Indenture dated as of September 11, 2015, from Canadian Pacific Railway Company to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,
as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Registration Statement on Form 6-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2015, File No. 001-01342).
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 11, 2015 between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Bank of
New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.21 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 24, 2015 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific
Railway Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.22 to Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
154 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
4.23
4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
10
10.1*
10.2
10.3*
10.4*
10.5*
10.6
10.7*
10.8*
10.9*
Guarantee of Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock dated as of December 18,
2015, between Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.23 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016,
File No. 001-01342).
Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 16, 2018 among Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Pacific Railway
Company and Wells Fargo Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report
on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2018, File No. 001-01342).
Officers’ Certificate of Canadian Pacific Railway Company dated March 13, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April
24, 2019, File No. 001-01342).
Description of Securities – Equity Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.26 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2020, File No. 001-01342).
Form of 2.050% Note due 2030 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report
on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2020, File No. 001-01342).
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2020, by and among Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as issuer,
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as guarantor, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 6, 2020, File No. 001-01342).
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 9, 2020, by and among Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as issuer,
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as guarantor, and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 21, 2020, File No. 001-01342).
Material Contracts:
Compensation letter dated February 14, 2017, between the Company and Nadeem Velani (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
February 21, 2017, File No. 001-01342).
Fourth Amending Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2017, amending the Credit Agreement, dated September 26, 2014, between
Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as Borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as Covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada, as
Administrative Agent, and the various Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2017, File No.
001-01342).
Amendment dated as of January 31, 2017 to the Executive Employment Agreement dated July 23, 2016 and effective as of July
1, 2017 between Keith Creel and Canadian Pacific Railway Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Canadian
Pacific Railway Limited's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2017, File No.
001-01342).
Offer of Employment Letter to Nadeem Velani dated October 18, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 Canadian
Pacific Railway Limited’s Registration Statement on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24,
2016, File No. 001-01342).
Executive Employment Agreement, between the Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Keith Creel effective July 1, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Registration Statement on Form 8-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Third Amending Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2016, amending the Credit Agreement, dated September 26, 2014, between
Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as Borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as Covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada, as
Administrative Agent, and the various Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Canadian Pacific
Railway Limited’s Registration Statement on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2016, File
No. 001-01342).
CP 401(k) Savings Plan, as amended and restated effective October 27, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
December 21, 2015, File No. 333-208647).
Stand-Alone Option Agreement dated February 4, 2013 between the Registrant and Keith Creel (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 24, 2013, File No. 333-188827).
Performance Share Unit Plan for Eligible Employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, adopted with effect from February 17,
2009, as amended February 22, 2013, April 30, 2014 and February 18, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No.
001-01342).
10.10*
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Amended and Restated Management Stock Option Incentive Plan, as amended and restated
effective November 19, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
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10.11*
10.12*
10.13*
10.14*
10.15*
10.16*
10.17*
10.18*
10.19*
10.20*
10.21*
10.22*
10.23*
10.24*
10.25*
10.26*
10.27*
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan (U.S.) dated July 1, 2006 ("ESPP (U.S.)"), and Amendment to
the ESPP (U.S.) effective January 1, 2015, and Amendment to the ESPP (U.S.) January 1, 2016 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February
29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Directors' Stock Option Plan, effective October 1, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Canadian Pacific Railway
Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan, as amended effective July 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Canadian
Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No.
001-01342).
Senior Executives' Deferred Share Unit Plan, effective as of January 1, 2001, as amended September 6, 2012 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan (Canada) dated July 1, 2006 ("ESPP (Canada)"), and
Amendment to the ESPP (Canada) effective January 1, 2013, and Amendment to the ESPP (Canada) effective November 5,
2013, and Amendment to the ESPP (Canada) effective July 17, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Canadian
Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No.
001-01342).
Canadian Pacific U.S. Salaried Retirement Income Plan, as restated effective January 1, 2015 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February
29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Canadian Pacific U.S. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective January 1, 2013 ("CPUSERP"), and First Amendment to
the CPUSERP effective November 14, 2013, and Second Amendment to the CPUSERP effective January 1, 2014 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Restricted Share Unit Plan for Eligible Employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, effective August 2, 2011, as amended
February 21, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Short Term Incentive Plan for Non-Unionized Employees (Canada) and US Salaried Employees, effective January 1, 2014
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 1, effective July 1, 2010, to the Defined Contribution Provisions (Appendix B) of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.16 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29,
2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 2, effective April 1, 2011, to the Defined Contribution Provisions (Appendix B) of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.17 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29,
2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 3, effective January 1, 2013, to the Defined Contribution Provisions (Appendix B) of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.18 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29,
2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 1 to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), consolidated as at January
1, 2009, approved by the Board of Directors on December 16, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Canadian
Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No.
001-01342).
Amendment Number 2, effective January 1, 2010, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 3, effective January 1, 2010, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 4, effective January 1, 2011, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
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10.28*
10.29*
10.30*
10.31*
10.32*
10.33*
10.34*
10.35*
10.36*
10.37*
10.38*
10.39*
10.40*
10.41*
10.42*
10.43
10.44
Amendment Number 5, effective January 1, 2011, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 6, effective October 1, 2012, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 7, effective January 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 8, effective January 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 9, effective January 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules),
consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 10, effective January 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan
Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 11, effective January 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan
Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 12, effective January 1, 2015, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan
Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 13, effective January 1, 2015, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan
Rules), consolidated as at January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Canadian Pacific Railway Company Secondary Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules), effective June 1, 2013 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 1, effective June 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Secondary Pension Plan (Pension Plan
Rules), effective June 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 2, effective January 1, 2015, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Secondary Pension Plan (Pension
Plan Rules) effective January 1, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-
K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Canadian Pacific Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective January 1, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35
to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File
No. 001-01342).
Executive Employment Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Soo Line Railroad Company and Keith Creel,
effective as of February 5, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment dated August 10, 2015, to the Executive Employment Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Soo
Line Railroad Company and Keith Creel, effective as of February 5, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No.
001-01342).
Credit Agreement dated as of September 26, 2014 among Canadian Pacific Railway Company and CPR Securities Limited, as
borrowers, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as covenantor, the Financial Institutions that are signatories to the Credit
Agreement, as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Canada, as Administrative Agent, RBC Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC,
TD Securities, Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC and Citibank, N.A., Canadian Branch, as Co-Lead Arrangers, RBC
Capital Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Joint Bookrunners, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, The
Toronto-Dominion Bank, Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC and Citibank, N.A., Canadian Branch, as Co-Documentation
Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
First Amending Agreement dated as of June 15, 2015, to the Credit Agreement dated September 26, 2014, among Canadian
Pacific Railway Company and CPR Securities Limited, as borrowers, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as covenantor, the
signatories to this First Amending Agreement to the Credit Agreement, as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Canada, as Administrative
Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
10.45
10.46
10.47*
10.48
10.49* **
10.50* **
10.51* **
10.52* **
10.53* **
10.54* **
10.55* **
21.1**
22.1**
23.1**
24.1**
31.1**
31.2**
32.1**
32.2**
101.INS**
101.SCH**
101.CAL**
101.LAB**
101.DEF**
101.PRE**
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Second Amending Agreement dated as of September 17, 2015, to the Credit Agreement dated September 26, 2014, among
Canadian Pacific Railway Company and CPR Securities Limited, as borrowers, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as covenantor,
the signatories to the Second Amending Agreement to this Credit Agreement, as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Canada, as
Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, File No. 001-01342).
Fifth Amending Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2018, amending the Credit Agreement, dated September 26, 2014, between
Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as Borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as Covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada, as
Administrative Agent, and the various Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Canadian Pacific
Railway Limited's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2018, File No.
001-01342).
Amendment dated as of January 1, 2019, to the Executive Employment Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway Company
and Keith Creel, dated July 23, 2016 and effective as of July 1, 2017 as amended as of January 31, 2017 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 15, 2019, File No. 001-01342).
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2019, between Canadian Pacific Railway Company, as
Borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, as Covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada, as Administrative Agent, and the various
Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Current Report on Form 8-
K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2019, File No. 001-01342).
Amendment Number 3, effective June 1, 2013, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules)
consolidated as at January 1, 2009.
Amendment Number 14, effective May 1, 2017, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules)
consolidated as at January 1, 2009.
Amendment Number 15, effective January 1, 2019, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules)
consolidated as at January 1, 2009.
Amendment Number 16, effective January 1, 2021, to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Pension Plan (Pension Plan Rules)
consolidated as at January 1, 2009.
Offer of Employment Letter to Jeffrey Ellis dated October 19, 2015.
Offer of Employment Letter to John Brooks dated March 1, 2019.
Offer of Employment Letter to Mark Redd dated August 13, 2019.
Subsidiaries of the registrant
List of Issuers and Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Power of attorney (included on the signature pages of this Form 10-K)
CEO Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
CFO Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
CEO Section 1350 Certifications
CFO Section 1350 Certifications
Inline XBRL Instance Document
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
The following financial information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2020, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes: (i) the Consolidated Statements of
Income for each of the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018; (iii) the Consolidated Balance
Sheets at December 31, 2020 and 2019; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended
December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for each of the three
years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104 **
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
* Management contract or compensatory arrangement
** Filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ KEITH CREEL
Keith Creel
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: February 18, 2021
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each of the undersigned do hereby appoint each of Nadeem Velani and Jeffrey J. Ellis, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, to sign on his or
her behalf the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2020, and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same,
with all exhibits thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company
and in the capacities indicated on February 18, 2021.
Signature
/s/ KEITH CREEL
Keith Creel
/s/ NADEEM VELANI
Nadeem Velani
/s/ ISABELLE COURVILLE
Isabelle Courville
/s/ JOHN R. BAIRD
John R. Baird
/s/ GILLIAN H. DENHAM
Gillian H. Denham
/s/ EDWARD R. HAMBERGER
Edward R. Hamberger
/s/ REBECCA MACDONALD
Rebecca MacDonald
/s/ EDWARD L. MONSER
Edward L. Monser
/s/ MATTHEW H. PAULL
Matthew H. Paull
/s/ JANE L. PEVERETT
Jane L. Peverett
/s/ ANDREA ROBERTSON
Andrea Robertson
/s/ GORDON T. TRAFTON
Gordon T. Trafton
Title
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Chair of the Board of Directors
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
160 CP 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Keith Creel
President and Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Isabelle Courville
Chair
Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Keith Creel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Redd
Executive Vice-President Operations
John Brooks
Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer
Laird Pitz
Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
Jeffrey Ellis
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
James Clements
Senior Vice-President Strategic Planning
and Technology Transformation
Mike Foran
Vice-President Market Strategy and Asset Management
Chad Rolstad
Vice-President Human Resources and Chief Culture Officer
Michael Redeker
Vice-President and Chief Information Officer
John R. Baird
Director
Jill Denham
Director
Edward R. Hamberger
Director
Rebecca MacDonald
Director
Edward Monser
Director
Matthew H. Paull
Director
Jane L. Peverett
Director
Andrea Robertson
Director
Gordon Trafton
Director
EXCHANGE LISTINGS
The common shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited are listed on
the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol CP.
CONTACT US
Investor Relations
Email: investor@cpr.ca
Canadian Pacific Investor Relations
7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E.
Calgary, AB, Canada T2C 4X9
Shareholder Services
Email: shareholder@cpr.ca
Canadian Pacific Shareholder Services
Office of the Corporate Secretary
7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E.
Calgary, AB, Canada T2C 4X9
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare Investor Services Inc. serves as transfer agent and
registrar for the common shares in Canada. Computershare Trust
Company, N.A. serves as co-transfer agent and co-registrar for the
common shares in the U.S. Visit the Computershare website at:
investorcentre.com/cp
Auditors
Deloitte LLP
CANADIAN PACIFIC
7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2C 4X9
cpr.ca