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There was a proposal to have a joint CP/CN operation of part of the 2 lines or use either the CN or CP rotes to Sudbury. CN opposed having a unionized work force so the deal was scrapped. CN then abandoned their line. CP leased their line to OVR and subsequently cancelled the lease over disputes with OVR over who was responsible for major repairs. The mayors many towns in the valley didn’t want either line so the lines were both abandoned. Both railways diverted their traffic via Parry Sound to Toronto to go east/west to/from Montreal. In my opinion this was a mistake.