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2022
CN pledges board changes to improve francophone representation
Canadian National Railway Co. said two board members would serve out their terms and step down in the coming months, allowing the company to address the lack of francophone representation on its board.
2022
Forest Appeals Board grants contractor intervener status in CN Rail fine appeal
In a recent decision, the Forest Appeals Commission rejected CN Rail's argument against John Hunter Co. Ltd receiving intervener status in the appeal of the $3.2 million wildfire fine. The fine itself had been issued in May 2021 and is not a new event in this report.
2022
Canadian National Railway appoints Tracy Robinson CEO
Canadian National Railway said it appointed Tracy Robinson as president and chief executive officer and as a board member, effective February 28, 2022.
2021
CN fined for pesticide spraying near the Skeena River
Canadian National Railway Co. was fined $2.5 million after pleading guilty to violating the Fisheries Act by using pesticides in or around waters frequented by fish. Government enforcement officers had observed pesticide spraying along the rail corridor in August 2017, and an investigation confirmed the pesticides were harmful to fish.
2021
Kansas City Southern terminates Canadian National merger agreement
Kansas City Southern terminated its merger agreement with Canadian National Railway after determining that Canadian Pacific's proposal remained a superior proposal.
2021
Class-action lawsuit alleges CN and CP railways contributed to Lytton wildfire
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways caused or contributed to the wildfire that destroyed the Village of Lytton, British Columbia. The statement of claim alleges the fire was set off by heat or sparks from a CP freight train operated by CN employees on CN-owned tracks; the allegations have not been established as findings.
2021
CN Rail fined $100,000 over pesticide application
CN Rail pleaded guilty in Prince Rupert court to applying pesticide to its tracks without the required Pest Management Plan and was sentenced to a $100,000 penalty. The Conservation Officer Service said the spraying damaged nearby vegetation.
2021
CN Rail fined for unauthorized herbicide spraying
CN Rail was fined $100,000 after pleading guilty to spraying pesticide without proper authorization along tracks in northwestern British Columbia; the spraying damaged nearby vegetation.
2021
Kansas City Southern enters merger agreement with Canadian National
Kansas City Southern entered into a merger agreement with Canadian National Railway after determining CN’s proposal remained a superior proposal. Under the terms, each KCS common share would be exchanged for $200 in cash and 1.129 CN common shares.
2021
Canadian National reports fourth-quarter and full-year results
Canadian National Railway reported fourth-quarter net income up 16.9% year over year to C$1.02 billion and revenue up 2% to C$3.65 billion. Its full-year income declined 15.5% to C$3.56 billion and revenue fell 7.4% to C$13.8 billion.
2020
Jackson sues Canadian National Railway over underpass closure
The city of Jackson sued Canadian National Railway and sought to have the company pay the full cost of reopening a blocked underpass. City officials said the closure created public health, safety and quality-of-life concerns; the railway had said it closed the road over safety concerns.
2019
Canadian National Railway cuts 2019 profit guidance
Canadian National Railway cut its 2019 adjusted diluted earnings-per-share growth target to the low-to-mid single-digit range, citing the impact of an eight-day strike.
2019
CN Rail strike continues into fourth day
A strike at CN Rail entered its fourth day as negotiations continued without a resolution. The article reports a continuing rail-service disruption; some trains were still operating.
2019
CN confirms workforce reductions
Canadian National Railway confirmed workforce reductions, including furloughs and cuts to management and union job numbers, amid weakening freight demand. The company said the adjustments had already started across its network.