The CN Rail strike is continuing to impact the agriculture sector.
The world’s largest fertilizer producer Nutrien says it plans to temporarily close its biggest potash mine at Rocanville, Saskatchewan.
The two week shutdown, starting December 2, will affect up to 600 employees.
“It is extremely disappointing that in a year when the agricultural sector has been severely impacted by poor weather and trade disputes, the CN strike will add further hardship to the Canadian agriculture industry,” said Chuck Magro, Nutrien’s President and CEO. “Any further disruption will be harmful to our business, the Canadian economy, and Canada’s competitive position and reputation as a reliable supplier of fertilizer and food. However, most concerning is the impact on our hundreds of employees for whom this creates great uncertainty and hardship leading up to the holiday season.”
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