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Canola groups waiting for additional details from China on anti-dumping, anti-discrimination probes into Canadian canola, tariffs on Chinese products

Canola groups waiting for additional details from China on anti-dumping, anti-discrimination probes into Canadian canola, tariffs on Chinese products

Canola groups await more information from China after its announcement last week of two investigations into Canadian canola imports and tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminium.
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China to launch investigations into Canadian canola imports in response

China to launch investigations into Canadian canola imports in response

In retaliation for Canada planning to implement tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminium, China announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports and certain chemical products, as well as an anti-discrimination investigation in
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Railways back on track, but dispute may be far from over

Railways back on track, but dispute may be far from over

After a series of twists and turns, Canadian rail service is back on track Monday morning.
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TCRC issues strike notice to CN Rail, challenge Minister's directive for binding arbitration

TCRC issues strike notice to CN Rail, challenge Minister's directive for binding arbitration

The federal government's plan to get Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) workers back to work could go off the rails.
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Goodale Talks About Trade with the UK in visit to Regina

Goodale Talks About Trade with the UK in visit to Regina

Canada's High Commissioner to the U-K Ralph Goodale is back in Regina. As a long time MP for Regina Wascana, as well as a former cabinet minister, Goodale says its nice to come back home for a visit.
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APAS concerned about railroad shutdown affecting Saskatchewan’s grain industry

APAS concerned about railroad shutdown affecting Saskatchewan’s grain industry

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing serious concern over the recent rail network disruptions that pose a severe threat to the province's grain producers.
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Railways grind to a halt, farm groups spell out consequences of simultaneous work stoppage

Railways grind to a halt, farm groups spell out consequences of simultaneous work stoppage

The "Stop the Strike" coalition held a news conference Wednesday morning, calling on CN Rail and CPKC Rail to resolve their labour dispute with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. However, the deadline of midnight Eastern Time (10:01 p.m.
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More voices calling on feds to prevent rail strike/lockout

More voices calling on feds to prevent rail strike/lockout

Three organizations representing rural municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are calling on Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to use binding arbitration "if the railways and union are unable to reach an agreement prior to Thurs
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Grain exports high ahead of Thursday's rail work stoppage

Grain exports high ahead of Thursday's rail work stoppage

Canadian grain exports for the new crop year are off to a good start, but it's likely aided by anticipation of a rail strike or lockout.
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CPKC workers, CN Rail issuing strike and lockout notices ahead of deadline

CPKC workers, CN Rail issuing strike and lockout notices ahead of deadline

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway Co. (CN Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, union representing about 9,300 workers, are gearing up for a potential work stoppage later this week.
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