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What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

MONTREAL — A looming work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways could have widespread effects on everything from daily commutes to the movement of grain and fuel. Unless deals are reached, rail service at both Canadian National Railway Co.
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.
Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has resolved a partial systems outage that affected customs processing at Canadian airports. The CBSA says in a post on X service has been restored but did not specify what caused the outage.
Rail strike could affect more than 32,000 commuters in Canada's three biggest cities

Rail strike could affect more than 32,000 commuters in Canada's three biggest cities

MONTREAL — More than 32,000 rail commuters across the country will have to find new routes to the office if a work stoppage kicks off at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. this week.
Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association says the rollout of new policies banning cellphone use in classrooms starting this fall has some teachers confused about how they'll be expected to follow them.
Railway shutdown would be ‘devastating’ for small businesses: CFIB

Railway shutdown would be ‘devastating’ for small businesses: CFIB

MONTREAL — A potential work stoppage at Canada's two major railways this week would harm small companies — from mom-and-pop shops to outfits with scores of workers — the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says.
Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report

Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report

OTTAWA — Two sectors were responsible for the majority of corporate capital gains earned in Canada over five years but added no new jobs over that time span, a new study found.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries. The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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