CN and CPKC workers take to the picket lines

Businesses and industry leaders anxiously awaited for updates on when Canada’s freight trains could start moving again, after the federal government has intervened in a work stoppage that halted all shipments for a full day. Following the minister’s announcement, CN said Thursday night that it had lifted its lockout in anticipation of a formal order from the board, while CPKC said it was preparing to restart operations. Emma Convey reports.