Labour strikes and disputes at the ports of Vancouver and Montreal have led to a significant impact on the flow of goods and trade in Canada. With an estimated $1.2 billion worth of goods being impacted daily, the consequences of the port shutdowns are being felt across the country.
The ongoing labour unrest at these two major ports has caused disruptions in the transportation of goods, leading to delays in deliveries and an increase in costs for businesses. The inability to move goods efficiently through these ports has put a strain on the Canadian economy and has left many businesses struggling to maintain their operations.
The situation has become increasingly dire as negotiations between labour unions and port authorities have stalled, with no resolution in sight. The longer the ports remain shut down, the greater the impact on businesses and consumers who rely on a steady supply of goods.
The Canadian government has been urged to intervene and help mediate the conflict in order to get the ports back up and running. The importance of these ports to the Canadian economy cannot be understated, and finding a solution to the labour disputes is crucial to ensuring the continued flow of goods and trade.
As the standoff between labour unions and port authorities continues, businesses and consumers alike are left to grapple with the consequences of the shutdowns. The uncertainty surrounding the situation has left many wondering when, and if, normal operations will resume at the ports of Vancouver and Montreal. Until a resolution is reached, the impact of the port shutdowns on the Canadian economy will continue to be felt.
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Just leave it to someone else to wait for their turn to screw us over! I know a lot of stuff comus up from the states but still!
Employees have had enough abuse over the years.
Oh no, i won't get my weekly takis, nutrition valley bar and chocolate milk😂😂
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Sure, Slow Down The Economy, Just Enough Until I Can Afford To Buy A House.
Trudeau has stolen 100s of billions from canada… He is the worst prime minister in history.. Not just Canada
Do you think they’re planning to put AI in place of staff just wondering
At least this means all those stolen cars aren't getting shipped out, yet
The fact that these mega conglomerate companies consistently rake in billions in "record breaking profits" year over year, is entirely because they refuse to pay us what we're worth. They aren't going to stop until we prove to them that without us "poors", the rich don't get anything either. We make the world go around, and if we can't afford housing or food, then what the f*ck are we spending our time slaving away for ??
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Trudeau is a clown. He’s been killing Canada’s GDP for a decade. He’s got zero ability to get things done effectively.
oh them move all ships to ns or toronto instead …
People buy to much crap they don't need. Make it in USA , don't import.
Unions breed useless workers. Strikes should be banned.
Looks like Trump's 100% tariffs on Vancouver will make Israel and the US great again 😂😂😂
Its not a shutdown.
Its a management imposed lockout.
They seem to be trying to crush the union by holding the economy hostage.
Perhaps the management needs to come back and negotiate in good faith as the union seems ready to do.
I think this is how we got to our current wage stagnation and broken middle class.
Perhaps we need to say no this blackmail and force the management to treat their employees with respect.
Just my opinion.
Tell the BCMEA to end to LOCKOUT
fire them and promote the ones that want their jobs within the union
That was some one sided reporting there eh buds?
These guys were working during the first phase of the pandemic when everyone was hiding under beds! Pay the workers!!!
Premier of Canada, we demand a 20% pay increase in our CPP & ALL DISABILITY PAYMENTS & MAX LIMIT INCREASES TOO , but we want the 20% increase on each monthly payment. Example: if we receive 1500 per month, then we get raise to 1800 per month.
Car theft ll slow down, thanks beloved supreme leader
why they wearing masks?A?
Look at Trudeaus Economy!