Canadian business organizations are calling on Ottawa to prevent a potential work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., which could further hamper companies recovering from COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain problems.
“Any disruption would further cripple Canada’s freight capacity and have a profound impact on not only rail shippers, but all shippers, including trucking and air, throughout the broader Canadian economy,” the groups said in a statement. The groups behind the statement included the Retail Council of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and the Business Council of Canada.
The organization, which represents at least 110,000 small businesses, estimates only 35 per cent of businesses have returned to normal sales and about 89 per cent of small businesses are impacted by supply chain challenges, with retail, manufacturing, and construction businesses being the hardest hit sectors.
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