Canada's western ports are currently under lockdown: Key information to be aware of.

On November 4, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association locked out over 700 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 after a walkout at member terminals. Despite negotiations facilitated by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, no progress has been reported. The BCMEA's final offer includes a 19.2% salary increase over four years and a $21,000 signing bonus. While short-term supply chain impacts are minimal, prolonged disruptions could affect cargo flow, particularly for key exports like potash and agricultural products, prompting shippers to reroute to U.S. West Coast ports.