Rail disruption is 'an emergency for the Canadian economy,' industry groups say | CBC News

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The disruption in rail service caused by anti-pipeline protesters is having a significant impact on some Canadian industries, costing millions and damaging Canada's reputation as a supplier of goods, industry leaders say. | CBCNews

"Every day that it goes on, the damage compounds," said Perrin Beatty, CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Since last week, the Mohawks of Tyendinaga have been protesting in support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, who oppose of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in B.C. The demonstrators are not blocking the railways but are too close to the tracks for the trains to pass, rail officials say. The stoppage has also affected the movement of natural resources like timber, aluminum, coal and oil, while factories and mines may soon face difficult decisions about their ability to continue operations, he said.And the worry for Canada is if people say, well, Canada as a result of this isn't a reliable supplier, we need to go somewhere elseA member of the Mohawk community stands atop a snow blockade of the commuter rail line Wednesday in Kahnawake, Que.

The effects can be long-lasting, and end up pushing sales outside peak price periods, which hurts farmers' bottom lines, he said.

 

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News It's what they get. That pipeline was a HUGE step backwards environmentally. It was a wack decision and its good there are consequences

News When I was a kid I went on a train.

News Just leave them and their territories alone everything will be fine

News Oh well, Each individual province should be informing the law. It’s now the federal governments problem, eh ?

News This conflict was created by bcndp and jjhorgan. They chose to negotiate behind closed doors, ignoring FN communal law and their proper channels of approval This process was recognized by the Supreme Court and known by gov. This situation was avoidable. jjhorgan should resign!

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