CN Releases its 2025 Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) released its 2025 Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP) Annual Report on March 4, 2026, reporting progress on reconciliation through measurable actions.
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CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) released its 2025 Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP) Annual Report on March 4, 2026, reporting progress on reconciliation through measurable actions.
In 2025 CN completed 20 of 24 scheduled IRAP actions, rescheduled two to 2026, recalibrated two targets, and finished two actions ahead of schedule. CN also held over 500 meetings, joined 240+ community events, ran 15+ in-person rail safety trainings, and supported 170+ Indigenous communities and organizations.
Positive
- 20 of 24 IRAP actions completed in 2025
- Held 500+ meetings and consultations with Indigenous partners
- Participated in 240+ Indigenous community events
- Supported 170+ Indigenous communities and organizations
Negative
- Two IRAP actions rescheduled to 2026
- Two IRAP targets recalibrated due to lessons learned and economic conditions
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Key Figures
- IRAP actions completed 2025
- 20 of 24 actions
- 2025 Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan
- IRAP actions rescheduled
- 2 actions
- Rescheduled from 2025 to 2026
- IRAP targets recalibrated
- 2 targets
- Adjusted based on lessons learned and economic conditions
- Actions completed early
- 2 actions
- Originally planned for 2026 and 2027
- Meetings and consultations
- More than 500
- Engagements with Indigenous partners in 2025
- Formal consultation processes
- 8 processes
- Formal consultations with Indigenous partners
- Community events
- Over 240 events
- Indigenous community events participated in 2025
- Communities supported
- Over 170 communities and organizations
- Indigenous sponsorships and donations
Historical Context
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2025 Annual Financial Statements and Form 40-F made available to investors.
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CEO scheduled to speak at Barclays Industrial Select Conference.
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CFO to present at Citi Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference.
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MONTREAL, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today released its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP) Annual Report, reaffirming its commitment to advancing reconciliation through measurable actions.
“Our progress reflects our commitment to listen, learn and act with transparency and humility. Several milestones marked this year’s success, demonstrating that reconciliation is not a destination but a journey that requires engagement and accountability. While we are proud of the progress we have made, we remain determined to continue to challenge ourselves and remain focused on building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities.”
- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CN
In 2025, CN delivered on 20 of the 24 actions scheduled for completion under the IRAP, with two rescheduled for 2026 and two targets recalibrated based on lessons learned and economic conditions. CN also completed two actions originally planned for 2026 and 2027 ahead of schedule. These developments underscore that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires listening, adaptability, and a commitment to responsibility.
To learn more about the plan and the actions completed read the full 2025 IRAP Annual Report.
Beyond the formal IRAP commitments, CN continued to build relationships and deepen engagement by:
- Holding more than 500 meetings and consultations with Indigenous partners, including eight formal consultation processes
- Participating in over 240 Indigenous community events
- Delivering of more than 15 in-person rail safety and emergency response training sessions
- Supporting over 170 Indigenous communities and organizations through different sponsorships and donations.
CN’s IRAP reflects its commitment to continuous learning, meaningful action, and lasting progress. It provides a strong foundation for fostering positive and sustainable change, guiding the Company in its continued efforts to support, honor and respect Indigenous communities across its network.
About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.
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