Supply Chains

• How fast could Carney rework Canada’s supply chains amid trade war?

  The U.S. trade war has forced Canada to rethink how it trades goods and services within the country as well as internationally, which comes with significant challenges.

  Economy

  May 1, 2025
  
• U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talks

  The 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.

  Economy

  Oct 3, 2024
  
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• How a looming U.S. port strike could affect prices for holiday shoppers

  A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods across North America and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2024
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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.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2024
• A U.S. port strike looms, and it would be ‘devastating’ for supply chains

  Roughly 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.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2024
• 40% of Canadian industries ‘highly vulnerable’ to supply shocks: StatCan

  Forty per cent of Canadian industries are 'highly vulnerable' to external demand and supply shocks, Statistics Canada says in a new report.

  Economy

  Mar 15, 2024
• ‘Product of USA’ meat labels could disrupt supply chains, Ottawa argues

  Ottawa 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.

  Politics

  Mar 12, 2024
• Canada watchdog probes Ralph Lauren over alleged forced Uyghur labour

  Ottawa'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.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2023
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• Canada a ‘dumping ground’ for products made by forced labour, Ottawa promises crackdown

  Seamus 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.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
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• Canada is pushing ahead on ‘friendshoring’. What that means for trade 

  This year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say.

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2023