Canadian Pacific is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to engage the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs in dialogue to resolve the issue of rail blockades across the country.

It’s after a blockade was set up near Chase, on Neskonlith Band Lands, cutting off access to the Port of Vancouver.

Another blockade south of Montreal over the last two weeks, has cut off access into Atlantic Canada and the United States, according to the company.

In a statement, Keith Creel, the President and CEO of Canadian Pacific says he understands the frustration of the Indigenous people.

“CP has acted honourably through direct and respectful engagement with our Indigenous partners,” said Creel. “We fully understand their frustration and we support their desire for a quick resolution.”

“The time for rhetoric has long since passed. Resolution requires action now.”

Creel says the ongoing disruption has led to critical safety and security concerns for Canadian Pacific.

CP supports the Wet’suwet’en in its request for dialogue with the Prime Minister. I call on you to engage immediately in a direct dialogue with the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs.

“I support the offer made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to move their officers away from the area where the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs have been opposing a pipeline on their traditional territory,” he noted.

There have also been several blockades on Canadian National (CN) rail lines across Canada which forced the cancellation of trains, including Via Rail passenger trains.

A Canadian Pacific spokesperson says the blockade near Chase BC was cleared yesterday. NL News has reached out to the Neskonlith First Nation for more information.

Protesters have said that if the Prime Minister does not begin dialogue with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary leaders, they would be back on the tracks.

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