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Radio·JUST ASKING

What questions do you have about Canada's railway saga?

Our guest experts answer your questions about the shutdown, the union's demands, and what's at stake for Canada's economy if the railways don't resume full service.

Call us at 1-888-416-8333 or text your questions to 226-758-8924

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Rail workers hold up picket signs
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members picket outside the CPKC headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

After months of failed talks, negotiations between the Teamsters Union and railway companies CN and CPKC finally came to a screeching halt this week. The two major freight rails shutdown completely, locking out over 9,000 of their workers and leaving consumers, commuters, farmers and manufacturers across Canada spiraling. 

Now, with the federal government intervening and CN Railway workers issuing a 72-hour strike notice, Canada's rail saga continues.

This Saturday on CBC Radio's Just Asking, you're invited to call in with your questions about the shutdown, the union's demands, and what's at stake for Canada's economy if the railways don't resume full service.

Barry Eidlin is an associate professor of sociology at McGill University. He's an expert on labour movements and labour policy. Ian Lee is an associate professor in the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University with expertise in Canada's supply chain networks. 

Call us at 1-888-416-8333 or send a text to 226-758-8924 with your questions for them. If you'd rather send us your questions online, go to cbc.ca/myquestion.