UPDATE ON TCRC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

15 July 2024

We want to assure you that in addition of keeping you informed, we also want to help you be prepared for any potential interruptions. We have created a contingency plan regarding your shipments and will execute that plan if necessary. In any event, a legal strike or lockout cannot occur unless a minimum of 72 hours’ notice is provided under the Canada Labour Code.

For further assistance, clarification, or alternative options, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your dedicated sales representative.

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UPDATE ON TCRC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

Today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) informed CPKC that it intends to issue its decision regarding the Ministerial Referral on the maintenance of activities by Friday, August 9. The CIRB has advised it will issue a decision without holding oral hearings. 

This development helps provide some predictability regarding the timelines for a potential work stoppage because the parties cannot legally strike or lockout prior to the CIRB issuing its decision. In any event, a legal strike or lockout would require a minimum of 72 hours notice, subject to any extension of the cooling off period ordered by the CIRB. We have asked the CIRB to extend the cooling off period by 30 days. 

We know supply chain stakeholders would like certainty and predictability concerning a potential work stoppage. That is also why CPKC has proposed to the TCRC that we resolve this labour dispute through binding arbitration. 

We will continue providing stakeholders with the latest information as it becomes available.

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