Manufacturing business in Brockville, Ont. concerned about looming CSBA strike

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Canarm Limited, a ventilation company with its headquarters in Brockville, Ont., is concerned about what a potential strike by employees with the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA) would do for business.

Canarm Limited headquarters in Brockville, Ontario. The company’s transport trucks cross the Canada-U.S border every day. June 4, 2024. .Canarm Limited, a ventilation company with its headquarters in Brockville, Ont., is concerned about what a potential strike by employees with the Canada Border Services Agency would do for business.

"The border is a critical, critical link to us being successful as a manufacturer in Canada," said Jim Cooper, the CEO of Canarm Limited. "We've got product crossing the border every single day of the week."The company receives raw materials for their products from the United States and also ship finished products there.

Residents in Brockville also frequently visit the U.S. for shopping. Ogdensburg, N.Y. is roughly a 30 minute drive away. Some said a slower border crossing might make them change their plans.The Public Service Alliance of Canada said Tuesday evening that members of its customs and immigration union will begin job action at 4 p.m. Friday if a deal is not reached.

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