June 4, 2024 – Employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) could go on strike as early as this Thursday (June 6) if ongoing efforts toward an agreement fail. The two parties will continue the mediation process until then. A strike will likely impact non-essential CBSA operations; however, it’s expected that general processing times for all import clearances into Canada will increase. Consequently, border congestion is a primary concern, affecting land crossings, airports, seaports, and rail entry equally. The threat of a strike by CBSA personnel means uncertainty and disruption for Canadian importers. Canaan Transport is actively monitoring the ongoing labor dispute.