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CN Says Improving Weather Will Help Clear up Backlogs

One of the major concerns for agriculture has been the recent rail blockades.

CN is confident that if the nice weather sticks around, they should be able to clear up the backlog by the end of March.

Shipments of grain and other commodities were also held up for 8 days in November because of a strike at CN.

Many worry about the long term impact of these delays will harm Canada's relationship with international traders.

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