Summary
- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is focused on the potential impact of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) strike on the economy
- More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) plan to start job action at Canada’s borders
- Essential CBSA workers cannot strike, but Canadians may still experience delays at borders and airports
- Freeland emphasizes the importance of reaching a fair contract for workers to avoid disruptions during the busy travel season
