By Canadian Press

Industry calls for ‘permanent’ supply chain solution in wake of CP Rail work stoppage

Mar 23, 2022 | 12:18 PM

CALGARY – Business groups are calling for a ‘permanent’ solution to supply chain problems in Canada in the wake of this week’s temporary work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

CP Rail employees are back on the job after the union and the company agreed Tuesday to final and binding arbitration to end a 48-hour work stoppage.

But some business leaders say there have been too many disruptions to the Canadian supply chain in recent years.

Fertilizer Canada says since 2019, its members have dealt with strikes at Canadian National Railway Co. and the Port of Montreal, in addition to the most recent labour dispute at CP.

Some business groups have said the federal government needs to designate rail workers and other supply chain employees as essential workers to prevent further disruptions.

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Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has said such a move could interfere with workers’ right to bargain. But he says it may be time for government to look at ways to bring more certainty to contract talks.