Canada’s supply chains ‘desperately’ need overhaul amid global pinch: report
Experts urge to think ahead this Halloween season with high demand for supplies
The report makes multiple recommendations for both short- and long-term actions. Short-term recommendations include easing port container congestion, addressing labour shortages and speeding up the process to approve winter transportation on ice roads. Long-term recommendations include developing a transportation supply chain labour and workforce strategy, and establishing, funding, and hiring staff for a “Supply Chain Office.”
“The world wants and needs Canadian natural resources and products, including critical minerals, potash, energy and grains. But we can capitalize on that opportunity only if those resources and products can be delivered competitively, efficiently and reliably,” the report reads.“As Canada’s trade volumes continue to increase, investment in critical infrastructure assets such as seaports, railways, highways and roads, and airports must also increase to meet demand.
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