Grain Industry Warns Transportation Disruptions Threaten Export Sales and Reputation

A new economic analysis commissioned by the Agriculture Transport Coalition says a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season could cost the grain sector up to $540 million. The report found most of those losses come from export sales that can’t be recovered once shipments are delayed. It also says that just the threat of a disruption could trigger up to $112 million in missed sales before a work stoppage even begins. The findings were released as part of the new “Too Much on the Line” campaign, which is calling on the federal government to reform Canada’s labour relations framework.