Short Supply

• Canadian Tire faces higher-than-usual inventory levels amid ‘messy quarter’

  Canadian Tire had an additional $465.6 million in merchandise inventories at the end of its most recent quarter

  Economy

  Aug 11, 2022
  
• Magna posts Q2 loss as China lockdowns, supply chain woes weighed

  "The China COVID lockdowns in the quarter created further supply chain bottlenecks that are still being felt in the industry," Magna CEO Seetarama Kotagiri told analysts.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2022
  
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• Retail sales flat in March as supply issues, chip shortages weigh on car sales

  Statistics Canada said sales in March were up in 10 of the 11 subsectors it tracks, representing 75 per cent of retail trade.

  Economy

  May 26, 2022
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• Federal budget pledges supply chain fix- but experts say it’s not enough

  The extra money laid out in the budget is sure to help, but what's needed most is a cohesive approach to the overall flow of goods into and out of the country, experts say.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
• Ongoing supply issues expected to drive prices higher: Bank of Canada survey

  The Bank of Canada's survey of business confidence shows supply chain issues are persisting through the first quarter of 2022, with the war in Ukraine worsening existing issues.

  Consumer

  Apr 4, 2022
• Canada’s reputation could suffer lasting damage from CP Rail dispute: business leader 

  Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, said U.S. lawmakers and counterparts have been worried for weeks about a possible labour dispute.

  Economy

  Mar 21, 2022
• Supply chain issues hitting 9 in 10 Canadian manufacturers, survey finds

  "We're seeing long delays and higher costs,'' said Dennis Darby, president and CEO of the manufacturing industry group. "There's just no slack in the system."

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2022
• Canadian Tire orders products early, charters cargo ships to avoid supply issues

  Canadian Tire's approach has helped it work around bottlenecks at ports and avoid surging spot market shipping rates, keeping store shelves stocked amid shortages elsewhere.

  Economy

  Feb 17, 2022
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• Blockades show Canada ‘too reliant’ on Ambassador Bridge, experts say

  After a week of blockades at the Ambassador Bridge disrupted to key Canadian industries, some experts are sounding the alarm about economic dependence on the bridge.

  Economy

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Grocery stores could close if labour, product shortages worsen: experts

  Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that experts warn could threaten Canada's food security.

  Consumer

  Jan 18, 2022