Supply Chains
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U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talksThe two-day strike had raised fears of supply chain shortages and increased prices in Canada and the U.S., with backlogs at U.S. East and Gulf coast ports.EconomyOct 3
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How a looming U.S. port strike could affect prices for holiday shoppersA lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods across North America and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike.ConsumerSep 30
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A U.S. port shutdown is nearing. The impact on Canada could be ‘severe’The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says $3.6 billion worth of goods cross the U.S.-Canada border every day, which is now threatened by a potential East Coast port shutdown.EconomySep 26
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A U.S. port strike looms, and it would be ‘devastating’ for supply chainsRoughly 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen seaports from Texas to Maine have threatened to walk off the job on Oct. 1 if they don't reach a new contract agreement.EconomyAug 31
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40% of Canadian industries ‘highly vulnerable’ to supply shocks: StatCanForty per cent of Canadian industries are 'highly vulnerable' to external demand and supply shocks, Statistics Canada says in a new report.EconomyMar 15
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‘Product of USA’ meat labels could disrupt supply chains, Ottawa arguesOttawa and some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.PoliticsMar 12
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Canada watchdog probes Ralph Lauren over alleged forced Uyghur labourOttawa's corporate-ethics watchdog announced an investigation into Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a mining firm on notice.PoliticsAug 16, 2023
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Canada a ‘dumping ground’ for products made by forced labour, Ottawa promises crackdownSeamus O'Regan Jr. made the announcement to mark the United Nations annual World Day Against Child Labour, meant to raise awareness about forced labour practices.CanadaJun 13, 2023
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Canada is pushing ahead on ‘friendshoring’. What that means for tradeThis year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say.PoliticsApr 1, 2023
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U.K. food shortage: Grocers place limits on salad fixings as shelves go bareSocial media has been awash with pictures of empty fruit and vegetable shelves in U.K. supermarkets, with tomatoes in particular short supply.WorldFeb 22, 2023
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