Twin Port Shutdowns Risk More Damage to Canadian Economy: Business Groups

Twin Port Shutdowns Risk More Damage to Canadian Economy: Business Groups
An entrance to a terminal is shown at the Port of Montreal in Montreal, on Nov. 10, 2024, where a lock out of dock workers has been declared by the employer. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes
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Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions in the transport sector as Canada faces shutdowns at its two biggest ports.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters president and CEO Dennis Darby said the twin work stoppages in Vancouver and Montreal come at a challenging time as businesses face a year-end crunch, while the U.S. election results have heightened the need to be seen as a reliable trading partner.