The industry is bracing for interruptions following the 72 hour port strike at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals of the Port of Montreal, launched on Sept. 30.
“This is a shame that the two parties seem not to be able to negotiate. There is a lack of common good here,” said AQMAT president Richard Darveau. “Our industry is directly impacted because building materials and specifically hardware items come by boat from the Pacific before being transported by truck in the country. About one-third of any products you can find in a home improvement centre come from Asian plants.”
The strike began days before a massive strike at ports along the east coast of the United States, which is expected to have a greater effect on imports and product distribution across North America.
Sarah McGoldrick
