Port Of Montreal

• Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

  For decades, the association of shipping companies that use the port has hired longshore workers from a list supplied by the union, but many say the list is a recipe for nepotism.

  Canada

  Sep 14
  
• Canada’s oldest navy ship docks at Port of Montreal

  Montreal's Old Port is the latest stop on a Great Lakes tour for the Royal Canadian Navy's oldest commissioned ship. Visitors get to hop on board the century-old ship.

  Canada

  Aug 8
  
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• Montreal port CEO says need for federal cash ‘urgent’ as expansion cost balloons

  The federal government says it is committed to supporting the Port of Montreal as it seeks more funding for the ballooning cost of a container terminal expansion.

  Canada

  Apr 27
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• 5 arrested after stolen vehicles worth almost $1.7M discovered in Montreal, Edmonton

  Vehicles were found in shipping containers in Edmonton and Montreal and were bound to be shipped overseas, according to Edmonton police.

  Crime

  Feb 13
• ‘A welcome sign,’ tourism industry anticipates boost from return of seasonal travellers

  Even though less cruise ships are expected than usual, the Port of Montreal cruises director said it will give the tourism industry a much needed boost.

  Canada

  May 8, 2022
• More than 200 vehicles worth $11 million recovered from ‘prolific auto-theft ring’: Peel police

  Twenty-four people have been charged in connection with the investigation and a total of 321 charges have been laid, police said.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2022
• Port of Montreal volumes fall for first time in seven years due to pandemic, strikes

  The port says its volumes fell 14 per cent to 35.1 million tonnes last year.

  Economy

  May 3, 2021
• Senate approves Port of Montreal back-to-work legislation

  A strike at one of Canada's busiest ports could be coming to an end as the Senate prepares to deal with back-to-work legislation Friday.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021
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• House of Commons approves back-to-work legislation to end strike at Port of Montreal

  Conservatives joined forces with the minority Liberal government early Thursday morning to pass Bill C-29 by a vote of 255-61.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
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• Commons expected to approve back-to-work legislation for Port of Montreal dockworkers

  Workers at the port have been without a contract since December 2018 and started to refuse overtime and weekend work earlier this month.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021