The second reporting period legislated under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Bill S-211) opened at the start of the new year. Public Safety Canada has updated its guidance to clarify key aspects of the reporting process.
Updated guidance for reporting on forced labour (Bill S-211) En savoir plus
On November 12, Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon announced that he has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, to order the Parties at Vancour and Montreal ports to resume operations.
End to port closures in sight En savoir plus
On November 7, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) submitted a final offer to the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375. The MEA asked the union for a reply to the offer by 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 10.
Port of Montreal update En savoir plus
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is committed to helping agri-businesses strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. AAFC is conducting a survey until November 30 to gather insights from agricultural business owners about their experiences with cyber security and technology use.
Share your experience with AAFC on cyber security En savoir plus
Work stoppages resulting from labour disputes continue at the Port of Montreal and British Columbia ports. These disruptions to the supply chain has resulted in the national railways ceasing to provide certain services.
Reduced rail services due to labour disruptions at Montreal and West Coast Ports En savoir plus
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West Coast port labour update En savoir plus
Despite mediated labour negotiations this week between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 (representing ship and dock forepersons), BCMEA member facilities at all west coast ports are set for a complete shutdown starting Monday, November 4.
Work stoppage at BCMEA facilities starting Monday, November 4 En savoir plus
As of Thursday, October 31 at 11 am (EDT), the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE, Local 375, will begin strike action affecting the two container terminals operated by Termont, the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals.
Port of Montreal Strike begins today En savoir plus
In an already tight phosphorus (P) market, Canada’s main supplier of feed grade P, Mosaic, has declared a force majeure. Currently, it is looking as if Canada’s P supply will be low for the rest of 2024 and remain fragile throughout the first half of 2025. It is essential that the feed industry works together to ration the supply of P to ensure that all livestock receives adequate nutrition.
Use phosphorus responsibly during shortage En savoir plus
The Port of Montréal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, has issued a strike notice consisting of a complete stoppage of work on Port of Montréal territory for 24 hours, from Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 a.m. to Monday, October 28, at 6:59 a.m. This action includes dockworkers at all terminals of the port (including the Contrecœur terminal).
24 Hour strike notice issued for Port of Montreal En savoir plus
