CIFFA Brief to Industrial Inquiry Commission July 2024

Policy Statements July 30, 2024

Dear CIFFA Members,

On July 30, 2024, CIFFA submitted a brief to the Industrial Inquiry Commission on the topic of the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports pursuant to Section108 of the Canada Labour Code.

The submission brief is provided for you here.

Background:

  • On August 9, 2023, the Labour Minister (then-Seamus O’Regan) announced a federal review of structural issues relating to the strikes in the BC ports in 2023 pursuant to his authority under section 106 of the Canada Labour Code.
  • On October 19, 2023, the Minister announced the appointment of Anthony Giles and Kevin Banks to identify the key questions that need to be answered and proposing terms of reference for this review
  • On April 22, 2024, the Minister announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports pursuant to Section108 of the Canada Labour Code
  • The Minister appointed Vincent Ready and Amanda Rogers as Members of the Commission

The Commission is ultimately being asked by the federal government for recommendations on a path forward.

The ultimate report of Commission is to be given by May 2025. (Read full document)