Ottawa Intervenes to Resume Port Operations and End Labor Dispute

On November 12, 2024, the Canadian federal government took decisive action to end labor strikes at key ports in British Columbia and Montreal by ordering binding arbitration.

Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to implement this step, following stalled negotiations and a recent lockout of approximately 1,200 longshore workers at Montreal's port. The mandate for binding arbitration aims to restart port operations within days, aiming to prevent further disruptions to Canada’s economy and supply chains by ensuring the continued movement of essential goods.

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Sources:

CIFFA Letter to Minister MacKinnon - CIFFA

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-move-to-end-port-strikes-order-binding-arbitration-1.7106999

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ottawa-intervenes-with-binding-arbitration-in-bid-to-resolve-port/

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