B.C. ports are frozen amid a labour dispute. What does this mean for Canadians?

A major trade artery was shut down on Monday when employers locked out more than 700 foremen at ports across British Columbia. But what does this mean for Canada’s supply chain and for consumers?

B.C. ports are frozen amid a labour dispute. What does this mean for Canadians?
Big orange cranes are seen at the right side of the image of a port. There are mountains in the background and a small boat passing in front of the port in the water. A big container ship is seen in the distance.

A major trade artery was shut down on Monday when employers locked out more than 700 foremen at ports across British Columbia. But what does this mean for Canada’s supply chain and for consumers?