STATEMENT ON THE RESUMPTION OF SERVICE AT CANADA’S TWO NATIONAL RAIL CARRIERS

August 23, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Today, Pulse Canada and the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Terry Youzwa and President Murad Al-Katib:

“The Minister’s use of section 107 to end the rail lockouts at CN and CPKC and get trains moving was necessary, appropriate, and will benefit Canada’s pulse and special crops sector. This action was a direct request from the #StopTheStrike campaign and represents the quickest way for Canada’s rail supply chain to recover and function at full capacity.

“Ongoing and planned labour actions continue to disrupt network operations on both railways, and we expect the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to enact the Ministerial orders as quickly as possible to end the uncertainty facing Canada’s pulse and special crop sector.

“Success is a full rail workforce back on the job working to deliver for Canadians. Along with our partners across Canada, we’ll continue to demand action that drives us towards that goal.”

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For more information visit stopthestrike.ca or contact:

Jeff English
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Pulse Canada
204-960-1622
jenglish@pulsecanada.com