Ontario Marine Council (OMC) reposted this
The CMC welcomes the Minister of Labour and Seniors, Steven MacKinnon's swift action in petitioning the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assess the essential service aspects of marine shipping in the Canadian Arctic. Canadians living in the Arctic depend on marine shipping to deliver essential goods to their communities, such as food, medical supplies, fuels, vehicles and construction materials. A supply chain disruption of any kind would profoundly impact those living in Canada’s northern communities who rely heavily on marine shipping every single day. Minister MacKinnon’s request for an assessment into the critical aspects of Desgagnes’ services is crucial for ensuring that the livelihood of these Canadians are not impacted by foreseen supply chain disruptions.
