A federal task force says Canada's transportation supply chain is approaching its 'breaking point' and urgent action from both government and industry is needed to keep goods flowing.
A cargo ship docked at the Port of Vancouver. Photo credit: Nicholas Pescod/CHEK News
Priority items include easing congestion at ports and addressing labour shortages as well as working to protect border crossings and other key points from disruption. Labour shortages have affected all sectors of the economy but have disrupted the transportation sector especially, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said in a phone interview.
Alghabra hasn’t committed to any of the report’s recommendations but says he plans to travel next week to talk about the plan and said that he will announce immediate measures.
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