Balance for all
In a country where export sales drive so much of the economy, access to ports is hugely important. That means relying hugely on the rail system in a country as vast as Canada.
August 25, 2024
Whether it's Prairie wheat, canola, or potash, most of it will be consumed outside Canada, most outside of North America. It must be put on a ship to get to those markets, but first, it must ride the rails to get to the port position.
So when labour disputes at the two key rail companies in Canada cause disruptions to their service, they send ripples of concern through the economy, especially among Canada's farm groups.
The office email at Yorkton This Week has seen a steady flow of releases from farm groups. It started in late July with the likes of a Wheat Growers release under the headline 'Ministry of Labour Continues to Dither on Rail Strike'.
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