Wildfires Disrupt Oil Sands Operations in Alberta
Wildfires in northern Alberta are causing some oil sands operations to take precautions.
Canadian Railways On The Brink of Work Stoppage Amid Contract Deadlock
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s top two rail companies is signaling a potential work stoppage due to stalled negotiations over working conditions and wage hikes.
UPS Expands Saturday Home Delivery Service Across Canada
Oh, Canada! UPS is launching a new Saturday home delivery service in key Canadian markets, starting with Toronto and expanding to Greater Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Laval by March.
Canadian Authorities Suspend Trucking Companies After Tunnel and Highway Accidents
Canadian authorities have taken action against two Vancouver-area trucking companies following accidents involving their vehicles.
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.
Quebec Trucking Firm VP Sentenced to 10 Years in U.S. for Cross-Border Cocaine Smuggling
Guillaume Latour-Laitre, the vice president of a Quebec trucking firm, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a cross-border cocaine smuggling operation.
Quebec's Road Safety Plan: Concerns of Conflicting Vehicle Safety Standards
Quebec's new Road Safety Action Plan includes the development of a "safety index" for heavy vehicles to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.
Canada Takes a Stand Against Forced Labor with New Supply Chain Ethics Act
On May 11, 2023, Canada passed the Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act, which requires Canadian businesses to demonstrate due diligence in minimizing the risks of forced and child labor in their supply chains.
Canadian Trucking Company Ordered to Rehire Truck Driver Fired for Drinking and Driving
A female truck driver was fired by Groupe Robert, a Canadian trucking company, after a crash on June 30th, 2022.
Rail Freight from Canada to U.S. Witnesses Ongoing Decline Following Ports Strike
Rail freight from Canada to the U.S. has experienced a continuous decline, with a 12% decrease reported last week, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Pentagon Initiates Search for Chip-Mineral Gallium as China Restricts Export Access
The Pentagon plans to issue its first contract to U.S. or Canadian companies by the end of 2023 to recover gallium, a crucial mineral used in semiconductors and military radar systems after China restricted its exports.
Canadian West Coast Ports Strike Ends, but Supply Chain Recovery Expected to Take Weeks
The 13-day labor strike at the West Coast ports in Canada has ended, as Canada’s Labor Minister and Transport Minister on Twitter announced.
Labor Agreement Resolves Disruption at Vancouver and Prince Rupert Ports
After 13 days of closure, the container shipping ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, are set to reopen soon following the resolution of a labor dispute.
Canadian West Coast Ports Strike Disrupts U.S. Freight Rail Cargo, Triggering Supply Chain Concerns
The ongoing strike at Canadian West Coast ports is causing a significant impact on freight rail cargo entering the United States, according to weekly rail trade data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Forced Labor Allegations Prompt Investigation of Nike and Dynasty Gold
Canadian ethics watchdog, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), has initiated investigations into Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold following allegations of their involvement or benefit from Uyghur forced labor in their Chinese operations.
Progress Made in Ending Canadian Port Strike, Final Agreement Expected
Canadian Labor Minister Seamus O'Regan has reported progress in negotiations to end the strike by dockworkers at major Canadian ports, including Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
Import Cargo Volume at US Ports Set to Peak in August, but Labor Disputes Pose Concerns for Retailers
The Global Port Tracker report indicates that import cargo volume at major container ports in the United States is expected to increase towards a peak in August.
Strike Paralyzes Canadian West Coast Container Terminals
A union strike has brought container terminals at Canada's West Coast ports to a halt, causing significant disruptions to supply chains.
Labor Strikes at Canadian West Coast Ports Lead to Diversion of Containerships to Seattle
Two containerships originally bound for the Port of Vancouver have been redirected to the Port of Seattle as labor strikes at West Coast ports in Canada continue for the sixth day.
Dockworker Strike in Canada Threatens Economy and Reputation as Exports Are Impacted
A prolonged strike by dockworkers on Canada's west coast has raised concerns among business groups about the country's economy and reputation.