CNR known for operations in Canada, the North Sea and off West Africa, earned C$219 million ($180.7 million), or C$0.41 a share, down from a year-earlier C$259 million, or C$0.48 a share

Adjusted earnings from operations, a non-generally accepted accounting principles measure, rose to C$460 million, or C$0.86 per share from C$364 million or C$0.68 per share.