Tag: Scott Streiner

Ag Policy Connection Ep. 3 — How a massive grain backlog led to new rules for railways (and whether those changes are on track)

Mar 29, 2023 Mar 29, 2023 by Kelvin Heppner

The winter of 2013-14 stands out in the minds of many who were involved in growing and marketing grain in Western Canada as the year of the massive grain backlog, as railways struggled to meet demand for moving crops from country elevators to export markets. With no access to water, like the St. Lawrence or… Read More

Given the cost and frequency of labour disputes, it’s high time rail service be deemed essential

Apr 4, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 by Kelvin Heppner

The 2.5 day shutdown of CP Rail’s network last month was a sharp reminder why rail service, especially for agricultural commodities, should be deemed essential. Although the strike/lockout only lasted from a Sunday to a Tuesday, it caused weeks, even months, of disruption in already-stressed supply chains that rely on trains. The entire system was… Read More

CTA levels breach of service against CN Rail; clears CP and BNSF

Apr 16, 2019 May 17, 2022 by RealAgriculture News Team

Early in 2019, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) started an investigation around freight rail service levels in the Vancouver area. At the time, there was speculation as to which industry or industries had made the level of service complaint, and what commodities were all involved. The service complaint is the first test of new transportation… Read More