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National Rail Shutdown Begins as Employees Locked Out at Both Major Canadian Railways

  • Freight-traffic on Canada's two largest railways has halted, impacting supply chains and commuter-services due to a lockout of 9,300 workers after failed contract negotiations.
  • Industries across Canada, including agriculture, mining, and retail, face disruptions as $1 billion worth of goods are affected daily.
  • Pressure-mounts on the government and companies to resolve the impasse, with-potential for binding arbitration as negotiations stall.