Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, speaks at Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo. PHOTO: MELISSA JEFFERS-BEZAN

CN optimistic despite potential strike risk

Senior executive tells Agribition grain panel that railway remains 'at the table'

A CN Railway executive says there's lots of track left ahead before it comes down to a labour disruption. The organization has been dealing with multiple workforce disputes over the past year, and another is impending.










Aerial view of Centerm, a Burrard Inlet terminal for containerized cargo at the Port of Vancouver. (Bloodua/iStock/Getty Images)

Vancouver port to shut out foremen as work stoppage begins

Bulk grain unaffected, but stoppage could cost fertilizer sector millions says Fertilizer Canada

Port of Vancouver foremen were locked out on Monday after failing to withdraw a strike notice at Canada's largest port, CBC is reporting, potentially impacting exports of coal, potash and beef although not bulk grain shipments.