B.C. and Montreal Ports Face Disruptions Amid Labour Disputes

Mediated talks are set to resume as lockouts and strikes continue to impact major Canadian trade gateways.

Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has urged the BC Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 to return to negotiations with federal mediators.
The lockout at British Columbia ports began after strike activity, halting container cargo traffic across the west coast.
The union has filed a complaint against the employers for alleged bad faith bargaining, while the employers describe the claim as meritless.
In Montreal, the Maritime Employers Association has issued a final contract offer, threatening a lockout if not accepted by Sunday.
Both Vancouver and Montreal ports, key trade hubs for Canada, are experiencing significant disruptions due to ongoing labour disputes.