The federal government on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Omnitrax — the owner of the washed-out rail line leading to the isolated community of Churchill, Man. — while the company said it would challenge Ottawa under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Omnitrax threatens NAFTA challenge in latest move over fight to fix rail line to Churchill2:16Unforeseeable circumstances? If the company discontinues or abandons the rail line or port, Ottawa is entitled to have the funding returned, the contract says. Churchill will hold a community meeting tonight about the broken rail line and the next steps.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2017 17:27 UTC