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Canada Ends Port Strikes via Binding Arbitration
Canadian Labor Minister intervenes in port strikes, ordering binding arbitration to end disruptions to supply chains.
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European UnionLabour MarketTradeCanadaInternational TradeSupply ChainStrikeLabor
Retail Council Of CanadaAmerican Apparel & Footwear AssociationIlwu Local 514Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCanadian National Railway Co
Steven MackinnonStephen Lamar
- Why did Minister MacKinnon intervene in the labor dispute?
- The Minister's action was taken due to a "total impasse" in negotiations and to prevent further economic and reputational damage to Canada; over $1.3 billion in goods were affected daily.
- What is the significance of the Canadian ports to US trade?
- Approximately 20% of US trade passes through Vancouver and Prince Rupert, and the daily container trade from Canada to the US is valued at approximately $572 million.
- What were the consequences of the port strikes on supply chains?
- The strikes caused significant disruptions to supply chains, impacting both Canadian and US businesses; it will take weeks to resolve the resulting container congestion.
- Is this the first time MacKinnon has used this method to resolve a labor dispute?
- This is the second time MacKinnon has intervened in a labor dispute using Section 107 of the Canada Labor Code, which allows for binding arbitration to resolve such impasses.
- What action did Canadian Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon take to resolve the port strikes?
- Canadian Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon used federal powers to end port strikes in Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Montreal, ordering binding arbitration between unions and port owners.