Western Grain Elevator Association

• Industry calls for ‘permanent’ supply chain solution in wake of CP Rail work stoppage

  Business groups are advocating for rail to be declared an essential service in the wake of this week's temporary work stoppage at CP Rail.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2022
  
• Grain shippers sound alarm amid concern over potential CP rail strike

  The Western Grain Elevator Association joins a growing list of organizations voicing concerns about a potential strike at Canadian Pacific Railway.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
  
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• ‘It’s pretty dire’: Manitoba farm group urges lower grain elevator fees amid drought

  A Manitoba farm advocacy group is urging grain handlers to consider reducing grain elevator fees with lower crop yields expected across the agriculture sector.

  Economy

  Sep 5, 2021
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• Grain backlog still looms large as CN Rail returns to normal service after strike

  The eight day-work stoppage by 3,200 conductors and yard workers in November reduced CN to 10 per cent operating capacity and stopped it from taking new orders.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2019
• Grain shippers worried as CN Rail workers strike

  The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference announced the work stoppage Monday night after failing to reach a deal with CN by the midnight deadline.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2019
• Grain industry raising concerns over growing backlog of grain shipments

  Grain shippers and producers are raising concerns about a growing backlog of rail shipments that they say is leading to lost sales and unreliable exports.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2018