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Canada: Railroad Freight Stoppage Begins After Lockout Notice Issued

Canada: Railroad Freight Stoppage Begins After Lockout Notice Issued

Above: Shipping Cargo Containers, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Image copyright: Hisham Ibrahim/Contributor/Moment Mobile via Getty Images

The Spin

The Canadian railroad service faces an unprecedented crisis as the CN Rail and CPKC workers' strike begins. This situation arose from a unique alignment of contract expirations for both companies and CN Rail's request for an extension due to the new fatigue rules. The Teamsters unionUnion seeks better safety norms, work rules, and relocation policies. The government's role remains uncertain, leaving the nation in a potentially prolonged gridlock.

Disruptions in Canadian railroads will severely impact trade across North America. Key US rail and shipping hubs connected to the Canadian network, like Chicago and New Orleans, would face delays, leading to billions in economic damage and widespread supply chain issues. The US must brace for possible shortages in grains, coal, and timber supplies, and Canada must address this labor dispute immediately.

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