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A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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.
TransLink cracking down on fare evaders

TransLink cracking down on fare evaders

Enforcement patrols will be increased across the transit system.
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.
Board of trade urges government to prevent rail shutdown

Board of trade urges government to prevent rail shutdown

TransLink says railway strike would affect West Coast Express passenger train.
RCMP looking to put an end to long, deadly summer of B.C. highways

RCMP looking to put an end to long, deadly summer of B.C. highways

On average, 568 people are injured in crashes every Labour Day long weekend in B.C.
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.
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

New SkyTrain line now expected to cost $6 billion and be delayed until at least "late 2029," according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Less than two years after it first hit the skies, Canada Jetlines has grounded its planes and ceased operations amid a cash crisis that caused it to become the third Canadian carrier in less than a year to stop flying.
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