Canadian Ports Resume Operations Following Government Intervention

Federal mandate ends lockouts at major ports, addressing significant economic disruptions.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered the resumption of operations at ports in British Columbia and Montreal, following federal intervention.
The lockouts affected over 700 workers in British Columbia and 1,200 in Montreal, halting significant portions of Canada's supply chain.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to impose binding arbitration and extend existing contracts.
The economic impact of the disputes was substantial, with over C$1.3 billion in goods affected daily, including key exports like canola oil and forest products.
Unions have expressed opposition to the government's intervention and plan to challenge the orders in court.