Labour shortage cost Canada $13 billion in the past year

Labour and skills shortages have cost the Canadian economy nearly $13 billion in the past year. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) this week released these numbers as part of its…

Outlook shows manufacturing held back by supply chain disruptions

Canadian manufacturers are being held back in their contributions to economic recovery by continuing supply chain disruptions and labour shortages

Manufacturers call for help with supply chain disruptions

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is calling on the federal government to provide temporary financial relief to companies impacted by supply chain disruptions

Alberta border protest not ending soon, RCMP says

An RCMP spokesman says there's no way to predict when the protest at Alberta's main border crossing will end but he understands the public's growing frustration as it drags on

Supply chain summit lays foundation for future consultations

The meeting included representatives from Canada's major transportation suppliers, major retailers and federal ministers

Manufacturers meet with industry minister on supply chain

Stressed the need for urgent government action on the triple threat of supply chain bottlenecks, labour shortages and trade protectionism.

CME calls for trucker vaccine delay

Manufacturers on both sides of the border extremely concerned that proceeding will worsen current supply chain disruptions

Labour and supply chain top concerns for manufacturers

Problems are hampering the sector's recovery despite strong demand for their goods and an optimistic outlook

CME unveils manufacturing recovery strategy

Plan calls on parties in federal election to take action

Trucks backed up at border as CBSA guards work to rule

Commercial wait times for truckers at the Pacific Bridge in Surrey, B.C., reached three hours and 45 minutes