The CN Rail blockade in Sarnia, Ont., by First Nations activists is into its fourth day with still no end in sight.
Dozens of Aamjiwnaang First Nation members set up camp on and around the railroad track Friday as part of national anti-government demonstrations.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says police do not plan to shut down the blockade as long as no one gets hurt.
CN obtained a court injunction that leaves it to police to decide whether to end the blockade, Bradley said.
Blockade spokesman Ron Plain says the protests are led by young Aamjiwnaang First Nation members, who met Sunday with representatives from CN, as well as Bradley and Sarnia's police chief.
Dozens of demonstrators set up tables, tents and vehicles on and around the track Friday as part of the national Idle No More protests, which a largely against the omnibus budget Bill C-45 that eliminates federally protected waterways and facilitates the sale of reserve lands without consultation.
Protesters say the blockade of the commercial-rail corridor will continue until Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who is on a hunger strike to bring attention to aboriginal issues.
Bradley says the city doesn't support the blockade, but backs the call by local protesters to speak with Sarnia Conservative MP Patricia Davidson, who did not attend Sunday's meeting.
CN Rail spokesman Jim Feeny said the rail company is urging governments and police to step up negotiations to come up with a peaceful settlement, as the stoppage is beginning to affect CN customers.
Propane shipments are being prevented from reaching Canadian consumers, he added.
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