The Western Grain Elevator Association informed ANAC that on Saturday, September 21, the GWU issued a strike notice, placing the union in a legal strike position as of Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m. (PT). The job action involves approximately 650 grain workers in the bargaining unit.
Vancouver grain export terminals set to shut down September 24 Read more
To address feed ingredient shortages created by supply chain issues in 2022, ANAC worked with the CFIA to quickly put in place measures to allow the feed industry to maintain the supply of feed to livestock and protect animal health without worrying about regulatory reprisals.
Regulatory flexibilities available to address ingredient shortages Read more
Global Affairs Canada has launched a public consultation regarding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The Government is seeking your views and experiences on key areas of CUSMA that are working well and potential areas for improvement. The consultation ends October 31, 2024.
Consultation on CUSMA Read more
On August 29, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) filed legal appeals of the Minister of Labour’s directives and the ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to end the work stoppage and mandate binding arbitration.
Teamsters appeal binding arbitration order Read more
Following the rail stoppage last week, trains are now moving on both the Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC). Representatives from CN and CPKC indicated at an industry meeting today that all embargos have been lifted, however it will take a few weeks before backlogs are sorted and service returns to normal levels.
Trains have started moving Read more
On Saturday August 24, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ordered CN and CPKC workers back to work and imposes binding arbitration.
CIRB orders CN and CPKC employees back to work Read more
Following yesterday’s announcement by the Minister of Labour indicating that he was invoking section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, the Canadian National Railway (CN) announced that it was ending their lockout effective 6:00 pm (EDT) on August 22.
Rail service update – August 23 Read more
On Thursday afternoon, the Minister of Labour invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code which allows the government to refer a labour dispute to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to find a solution.
End to rail stoppage in sight Read more
With the imminent simultaneous disruption of Canada’s two national rail carriers, CN and CPKC, there will be significant impacts on the feed industry and the livestock sector.
Take action and join the campaign initiated by the agriculture sector to push the government to prevent this rail stoppage. It takes less than 30 seconds to express your support.
Take immediate action to help prevent rail disruptions Read more
Following the decision rendered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that rail is not an essential service, both Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have expressed an intent to lockout workers at 00:01 am on August 22 if an agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is not reached.
Rail could stop on August 22 Read more
