Forwarders Slam Canadian Government ‘Late Intervention’ in Port Strikes

Responding to labour minister Steve MacKinnon’s order to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) this week to extend existing collective bargaining agreements and impose arbitration on all parties, one forwarder told The Loadstar: “The big question here is why the government waited until the damage was done before stepping in.

“It was clear to everyone they’d have to get involved and, once again, they waited until the strike was in full effect before coming to the rescue.

“Industry is pleased that goods will be moving again, but probably more annoyed that it’s kind of too late, the damage has been done.”

Read more in an article from The Loadstar.