“Supply chains in Canada have shown significant vulnerability to work stoppages over the past two years, which in turn has had a devastating effect on Canada’s global reputation as a trading partner, harmed our economy, and hurt consumers,” said Bruce Burrows, President and CEO of the CMC.
Canadian agricultural organizations have also repeatedly called on the federal government to find a lasting solution to the supply chain labour problems, arguing that Canada and its farmers risk losing hard-fought international market share every time grain movement is brought to a halt.
According to the Business Council of Canada, federal government statistics show Canada has experienced 62 work stoppages in the transportation sector alone in 2023 and 2024, involving close to 20,000 workers.
Burrows said the CMC is not against due process, collective bargaining, or worker rights. However, the organization is against the breakdown of vital supply chains, and especially against key supply chain links remaining severed while mediated negotiations fail to produce results, he said.
“A better process is possible, and we are ready to help achieve it.”
The CMC is a bi-national association that represents diverse marine industry stakeholders including major Canadian and American shippers, ports, terminals and marine service providers, as well as Canadian domestic and international ship owners.
Source : Syngenta.ca