A statement issued by ILWU Canada and the BCMEA confirms that a tentative agreement has been reached, bringing an end to a labour strike that lasted 13 consecutive days on Canada’s west coast.

According to the statement issued today by the BCMEA, “the Parties have reached a tentative agreement on a new 4-year deal that recognizes the skills and efforts of B.C.’s waterfront workforce.” The association highlighted that operations at the ports are expected to resume “as soon as possible.”

"We must collectively work together to not only restore cargo operations as quickly and safely as possible but to also rebuild the reputation of Canada's largest gateway and ensure supply chain stability and resilience for the future,” added the statement.

About 7,400 workers have been on strike since 1 July. The strikes hit the country’s two critical ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert for almost two weeks, disrupting billions of dollars worth of goods. While the tentative agreement ends the labour action, it remains subject to ratification by union members.