Canadian Federation of Agriculture represents around 200,000 farm families across the country, specifically cited shortages of propane for heating barns and feed for animals as among the top concerns, particularly for farmers in Eastern Canada.

The traditional chiefs visited supporters in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Kahnawake, south of Montreal, this week, saying their conditions for talks remain the same.

'This is something that's fluid, and is moving on an hourly basis," Marc Miller told The West Block. "But we remain committed and engaged to resolve this in a peaceful way.'