Canada's freight rail network could come to a grinding halt this week, inflicting a huge economic toll after the country's two largest railroad operators on Sunday issued lockout notices to the Teamsters union that represents nearly 10,000 workers.

Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices

Agriculture groups campaign against rail strike
Pulse Canada has organized a letter writing campaign to push the government to halt the looming labour stoppage at Canada's railways.

Labour board ruling opens door to rail strike
Reading Time: 2 minutes Workers at Canada’s two major railways could be on strike as early as Aug. 22 following a decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued Aug. 9 on the safety implications of a stoppage.

Canada labour board ruling opens door for rail workers to be off the job by Aug. 22
Workers at Canada’s two major railways could be on strike as early as Aug. 22 following a decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued Aug. 9 on the safety implications of a stoppage.

No progress on rail strike negotiations, say union, companies
Strike action delayed until CIRB hands down decision on safety implications of work stoppage
No progress has been made in negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway the union representing many of their workers said yesterday.

Rail strike won’t happen this month, CPKC says
CPKC, Teamsters to continue meeting as Canadian Industrial Relations Board deliberates
A potential rail strike will not happen this month as rail companies and workers await a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said today.