The rapid increase in diesel does not necessarily mean established carriers will immediately park trucks, because trucking companies with contractual fuel surcharge mechanisms can pass much of the higher expense to customers.
Introduction of a bill being called “Build Canada Strong” comes ahead of the March expiration of the contract between Western Canadian maritime employers and longshore unions.
But Richard Kloster, the regulator's newest member, said he can still be convinced to vote for the $85 billion deal as the exhaustive review process unfolds.
