Building an Inclusive Culture
 
Inclusion at CN
CN is committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity where everyone feels valued and respected. We continuously look for ways to build a culture that is welcoming to all. Our teams of railroaders bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

We believe that building a respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture is integral to our ability to innovate, make decisions, and to better serve our customers, communities, and the North American economy.

Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring together employees who share a common identity, experiences, and interests. CN’s ERGs create a culture of inclusion by providing open forums and safe spaces for employees to meet, advise on opportunities, reach out to communities, and be their authentic selves. Employees are invited to become members of any number of CN’s growing list of ERGs at any time. Employees are also empowered to recommend new resource groups from which CN employees could benefit.

Learn more about CN’s ERGs and how they are fostering mutual support for groups of employees, promoting equal opportunity and encouraging greater inclusion.

  • ADAPT (ALLIES OF DIVERSEABILITY PARTNERING TOGETHER)
    The ADAPT ERG focuses on creating safe spaces and increasing awareness through open dialogue and education on issues important to people with different abilities. The group is open to anyone whose lives have been impacted by disability, including allies, family members and caretakers.
  • INDIGENOUS
    A safe space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees to share, learn, and grow together around the unique recognitions, relationships and histories that Indigenous Peoples hold.

  • LATINOS CN
    A network of employees at CN who promote cultural differences and professional development to our members and create a supportive environment for the Latin community at CN.
  • PRIDE
    A community of employees contributing to creating a positive, inclusive and sustainable work environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LBGTQ2+) employees.
  • P.A.C.E. (PAN-ASIAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT)
    A group focused on celebrating Asian talent, culture and heritage where Asian talent can thrive and be themselves.

  • R.I.S.E NETWORK
    A group focused on sharing common interests and experiences of Black CN employees and their allies who use their collective voices to inspire and support each other.
  • VETERANS AT CN
    The Veterans at CN ERG helps to engage employees around internal and external veteran and military service-related activities and events.
  • WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE (WE) RESOURCE GROUP
    WE is dedicated to attracting and supporting female employees at CN with equal opportunities to network and further their development and growth.
Inclusion Stories
Experience how we celebrate and embrace our differences and make them our strength.
JAN 08, 2025 Empowering Indigenous First Responders Steven Santelli and Brie Ferguson gather firefighting safety gear that will help communities protect their loved ones Read More
MAY 17, 2024 Military Service and Railroading Are All in the Family Father and son CN railroaders proudly work and serve together Read More
MAR 09, 2023 Black History Month an Opportunity to Learn Together Read More
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