Ottawa: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadian National Railway (CN), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), and the Teamsters union to reach an agreement to avoid a potential rail stoppage that could disrupt the economy and impact thousands of commuters. If no deal is reached by Thursday, CN and CPKC may lock out workers, while the union is ready to strike. The stoppage could affect over $1 billion in goods daily and commuter services in major cities. Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland are pressing both sides to negotiate, while business groups urge the federal government to intervene. The union and railways are far apart on safety and working conditions, with negotiations ongoing.