Business, political leaders denounce ongoing Ambassador Bridge blockade
Author of the article:
Dave Battagello, Kathleen Saylors • Windsor Star
Feb 09, 2022
WINDSOR – Protests for the third day in a row at the Ambassador Bridge brought traffic at the busiest border crossing in North America to a virtual standstill Tuesday, with business and political leaders denouncing the ongoing truck blockade as unfairly hurtful to Canada’s economy and citizens.
The head of the Windsor chamber of commerce called actions by protesters blocking traffic at the Ambassador Bridge “completely unacceptable†on Tuesday, noting the harm already created for many businesses locally and beyond due to COVID-19 and various lockdowns.â€Many businesses have been through so much in the last two years,†said Rakesh Naidu, CEO for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. “This couldn’t come at a worse time. To constrict the border like this will impact everyone not just in Windsor, but Ontario and Canada. You have thousands of businesses that rely on the border and trade coming through. You have inventory based on just-in-time delivery.â€
“Any disruption of supply can lead to shifts being cancelled and if it continues, closing operations. All of that doesn’t just impact the businesses in all the different sectors, but consumers like you and me. This is not just manufacturing, but goods we all consume as well, like fresh produce, or chemicals and fuel that we need.â€
Author of the article:
Dave Battagello, Kathleen Saylors • Windsor Star
Feb 09, 2022
WINDSOR – Protests for the third day in a row at the Ambassador Bridge brought traffic at the busiest border crossing in North America to a virtual standstill Tuesday, with business and political leaders denouncing the ongoing truck blockade as unfairly hurtful to Canada’s economy and citizens.
The head of the Windsor chamber of commerce called actions by protesters blocking traffic at the Ambassador Bridge “completely unacceptable†on Tuesday, noting the harm already created for many businesses locally and beyond due to COVID-19 and various lockdowns.â€Many businesses have been through so much in the last two years,†said Rakesh Naidu, CEO for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. “This couldn’t come at a worse time. To constrict the border like this will impact everyone not just in Windsor, but Ontario and Canada. You have thousands of businesses that rely on the border and trade coming through. You have inventory based on just-in-time delivery.â€
“Any disruption of supply can lead to shifts being cancelled and if it continues, closing operations. All of that doesn’t just impact the businesses in all the different sectors, but consumers like you and me. This is not just manufacturing, but goods we all consume as well, like fresh produce, or chemicals and fuel that we need.â€
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