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Originally Posted by Thunderball
Can't deny that the intent is yet another payout from the government trough. Also can't deny that the Natives proudly declare themselves as being above the law, due largely to government cowardice and the everpresent desire to be politically correct, regardless of cost.
Difference is, CP and CN are large corporations, and aren't worried about election-type issues such as cozying up to the politically correct. They are worried about losing millions of dollars in an act of political/cultural terrorism. Like the Natives, CP (especially) also holds the nation by the short and curlies, which would lead to an interesting legal battle.
Whether or not the Government signs a cheque, you can expect some significant action from the railroads if this proceeds.
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Heck if CP is still on strike then, they might just take the day off. Did you know that their upper management head office employees actually work the rails and drive trains during the strike? This might actually be a welcome break for some of them. Also who says corporations aren't subject to the political whims of the day? Oil and Gas companies are all running all over each other to speak about environmental stewardship and to denounce greenhouse gases with no actual plan themselves to do anything about it.