CN will allow all same-sex partners of deceased employees who retired before 1998 to also collect survivor benefits, correcting what it calls “a regrettable lag” in updating its pension policies.
In a statement to CBC News on Wednesday, the company said dated policies regarding same-sex relationships prevented some people from collecting those benefits.
“We sincerely apologize to those impacted. CN has amended the policy,” the statement reads.
“The company has made firm commitments to increasing inclusion and diversity in our
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