The work stoppage involving rail lines across the country was a stark reminder for those in this province of just how dependent we are on an interconnected flow of goods.
Master Mariner Captain Kris Drodge says had the interruption lasted much longer, it wouldn’t be long before the province, which is relatively isolated and dependent on a national system, would have felt the impact.
“It was a stark reminder of how these industries are intertwined. If this had been prolonged, I think we would have seen dramatic effects on the level of shipping in Canada and the Atlantic provinces due to that uncertainty of logistics and delivery.”