B.C. ports strike could inflict damage that takes months to correct, warns Canada's biggest railway via financialpost
He urged the parties to come to an agreement and added that CN Rail encourages the federal government to “remain engaged and prepared to act to end the labour disruption.”
The retail council said many imported consumer goods enter Canada through B.C. ports, so any impact could be “North America-wide,” especially since companies will have to spend money to arrange alternative transportation methods.Article contentsaid strike-related delays could prove to be more costly for small businesses and come when the economy is still reeling from high inflation.
Robin Guy, vice-president of government relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said the ports in Western Canada handle more than $800-million worth of cargo every day, ranging from agri-foods and potash to critical minerals, and construction materials to household necessities.Article content The Canadian Federation of Agriculture , a group that represents about 190,000 farm families, said that the longer the strike lasts, the worse the impacts will be for farmers as vessels delayed in port charge demurrage fees and other penalties that are passed down to the farmer.
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