CP Rail arbitration with Teamsters union a ‘sigh of relief’ for Sask. farm, mining groups
Daryl Fransoo, who farms near Glaslyn, Sask., said he’s relieved the dispute has ended between rail workers and the company,...
Agriculture Industry continues to warn about high cost for CP Rail work stoppage
Meantime, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Chair Daryl Fransoo says they hold the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference accountable for the...
Back-to-work legislation demanded as CP trains stop
“Many farmers across the Prairies are expecting the shipment of seed, fertilizer and other inputs in the coming weeks in...
CP Rail work stoppage begins after labour dispute, threatening supply chains
CP Rail trains have ground to a halt across the country after thousands of workers began a long-anticipated work stoppage...
Canadian Pacific and union still far apart on agreement, says Teamsters Canada
The last major railway labor disruption was an eight-day Canadian National Railway Co strike in 2019. But in the past...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers disappointed with CP Rail situation
“It is inconceivable that grain farmers would be facing a CP rail stoppage at this time. After a historic poor...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers express concern about potential rail stoppage
“It is inconceivable that grain farmers would be facing a CP rail stoppage at this time,” said Daryl Fransoo, the...
Canadian Wheat Growers express concerns about ‘inconceivable’ CP Rail work stoppage
“After a historic poor crop last year, devastating floods in B.C., unseasonable winter conditions and now a war in Ukraine,...
Saskatchewan farmers in for high risk, volatile but potentially profitable year
Darryl Fransoo, who farms near Glaslyn and is the Chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said even if...
Farmers wish to be recognized as carbon net-neutral
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) wish grain farmers across the prairies to be recognized as being carbon net-negative. WCWG chair...