The Canadian National Railway Company, Western Canada Region participates in the Canadian National Railway Company's strategic planning process and contributes to the development and formulation of short and long-term business plans to ensure the viability of the enterprise. The Canadian National Railway Company, Western Canada Region is managed by the Office of the Senior Vice President, Western Canada. This office is responsible for formulating, developing and implementing an overall business plan for Western Canada in support of the Company's mission and in cognizance of important internal and external environmental factors peculiar to Western Canada and to the company as a whole, and for managing major changes evolving from the plan. The primary responsibilities include:
a) ensuring the overall effectiveness of the Company's rail organization and providing a corporate overview of all activities in Western Canada;
b) ensuring that all revenue opportunities are exploited, that expenses are controlled and that capital allocated is judiciously spent;
c) developing, maintaining and enhancing effective relationships and communications with customers, the business community, governments at all levels, communities, special-interest groups, and the general public;
d) providing the leadership required and the communications necessary for good relations with employees at all levels of Western Canada;
e) undertaking initiatives and/or responses relating to special projects and issues throughout Western Canada;
f) participating in and contributing to the development of strategic business plans, policies, and direction for the Canadian National Railway Company.

Prior to 1985 Western Canada was divided into two regional operations: the Mountain and Prairie regions. In 1985 the two regions were combined to form the Western Canada region.

The Senior Vice President, Western Canada reports directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian National Railway Company in Montreal, Quebec. Twelve senior officers report to the Senior Vice President, Western Canada.

Past Senior Vice Presidents, Western Canada Region:
Ross Walker (1985-1994)
Richard Boyd (1994-2002)
Keith Creel (2002-2004)
Peter Marshall (2004- )

1. Operations records from 1897-1995
2. Office of the Senior Vice President, Western Canada records from 1981-1997
3. Financial Planning records from 1961-1995
4. General records from 1914-1996
5. Government Relations records from 1936-1994
6. Employee Relations records from 1959-1997
7. Marketing records from 1940-1997