Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) is continuing rail operations across Canada despite a strike by nearly 300 signalling and communications workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The job action began on Sunday morning after a 72-hour strike notice expired and negotiations between the two sides failed to produce an agreement. The striking employees are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing critical railway signalling and communications systems across CPKC’s network, which spans from Vancouver to Montreal. Despite the walkout, CPKC stated that it has activated contingency plans designed to maintain safe and efficient rail service throughout its operations. The company emphasized that train movements have continued and that service disruptions are being managed. CPKC also noted that it has offered wage and benefit increases consistent with agreements reached with other union groups and has urged the union to end the strike and pursue binding arbitration to resolve outstanding issues. The IBEW, however, argues that the company has not meaningfully engaged on key bargaining issues related to pay, recruitment, retention, and work-life balance, despite months of negotiations and federally mandated conciliation and mediation processes. The union stated that the decision to strike was not taken lightly and was supported by a 96 per cent strike mandate vote from its membership. It also indicated a willingness to return to the bargaining table at any time to reach a fair settlement. Both sides have expressed differing views on the breakdown in talks, with CPKC expressing disappointment that a work stoppage could not be avoided and reiterating its hope for a quick resolution, while the union maintains that its members’ concerns have not been adequately addressed.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) faces a strike involving nearly 300 signals workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The workers, who handle installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of railway signalling and communications systems from Vancouver to Montreal, began their job action after the union's 72-hour strike notice expired without a resolution. The union cited ongoing concerns over recruitment, retention, compensation, and work-life balance within the Signals and Communications department, despite months of bargaining and federally mandated conciliation and mediation. The strike has overwhelming support, with a 96-per-cent mandate vote. CPKC stated it has contingency plans in place to maintain safe and efficient rail operations nationwide and has offered wage and benefit increases consistent with agreements with other unions. The company expressed disappointment that a stoppage could not be prevented but remains hopeful that a resolution can be reached quickly. Both sides have indicated they are willing to continue discussions, and the union remains open to negotiating at any time. The federal government has previously intervened in related rail labour disputes, highlighting ongoing tensions in Canada's railway sector.

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