Travel to Canada may get slowed down at inspection points.
If you have plans to enter Canada in the near future you might want to be aware of slowdowns and possibly a strike at border crossing points throughout Canada. Those crossing the border are being subject to longer delays in inspections and increased difficulties in submitting customs paperwork. The Customs Excise Union have announced plans for support staff to join in a Public Service Alliance of Canada strike on October 6 if the government doesn't meet pay demands. Negotiations are currently underway to avert a strike. Earlier this year customs agents were assigned criminal enforcement duties related to border control and they want their jobs reclassified. Customs agents are not allowed to strike as they are considered essential personnel but they certainly know how to slow down.