Insights and Stories on News

Canadian rail decision is a win for companies, union leader says

Aug. 26, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT

A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers' union told Reuters.

A train of grain cars stops at Cargill's elevator near Nesbitt, Man.

Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage

Aug. 26, 2024 at 9:17 am CDT

By Allison Lampert Reuters

Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports

Aug. 23, 2024 at 1:38 pm CDT

By Karl Plume Reuters

CN workers threaten strike, vow to fight Canada move to end rail shutdown

Aug. 23, 2024 at 11:11 am CDT

By Allison Lampert David Ljunggren Reuters

Teamsters issue strike notice to CN, CPKC stoppage ongoing

Aug. 23, 2024 at 9:28 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Nova Scotia ranchers snag environmental award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference

Aug. 22, 2024 at 6:05 pm CDT

Holdanca Farms from Nova Scotia is this year’s recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), it was announced on at the banquet of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week.

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

Federal government intervenes to end rail lockout with binding arbitration

Aug. 22, 2024 at 4:55 pm CDT

Federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon has intervened in the labour dispute between the railways and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).

By Don Norman

Explainer: China widens probe of EU imports

Aug. 22, 2024 at 10:33 am CDT

China has widened its investigation into imported EU products, adding an anti-subsidy probe of cheese, milk and cream to anti-dumping checks on pork and brandy.

By Joe Cash Mei Mei Chu Reuters

Canada’s railways grind to a halt

Aug. 22, 2024 at 9:02 am CDT

12:01 AM EDT on August 22, after negotiations that began last year failed to bring about a resolution to the dispute, CN and CPKC announced at that they would lockout their employees who are members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). The move affects roughly 9,000 employees at the two companies.

By Don Norman

Cassie Marchand poses with the family of the late Reg Schellenberg

Canadian Cattle Foundation recognizes young leader and honours Reg Schellenberg’s legacy through award

Aug. 21, 2024 at 3:49 pm CDT

The Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award honours individuals who embody the spirit of humble leadership, mentorship, collaboration and dedication to the Canadian cattle industry. Recipients receive a buckle, sponsored by Schellenbergs family's ranch, and a bursary to attend the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference.

By Lisa Guenther