Labor Dispute Halts Rail Freight in Canada, Raising Supply Chain Concerns
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The shutdown could disrupt trade with the United States and other countries, as well as causing serious economic consequences within Canada.

Rail freight traffic in Canada came to a standstill early Thursday as the country’s two main rail companies locked out about 10,000 employees, a move that could cause supply chain disruptions in the United States and serious economic consequences within Canada.

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    The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keeps its hold on power in the House of Commons with the voting support of the New Democratic Party, which was partly founded by organized labor. On Monday, Jagmeet Singh, that party’s leader, warned Mr. Trudeau against passing legislation that would force rail employees to return to work.

    “For too long we have seen Liberals and Conservatives interfere in these types of labor disputes to the advantage of the employer, to the detriment of the worker,” Mr. Singh told reporters. “That is wrong, and we will oppose that.”

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