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North American industry groups and shippers are bracing for an unprecedented simultaneous stoppage at both of Canada's main railway companies that could inflict billions of dollars of economic damage.
The country's two main railways are starting to block shipments ahead of a possible strike or lockout next week.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) says that CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will not be expected to maintain service in the event of a a strike or lockout because rail service is not considered «essential» under the Canada Labour Code.