Canada needs new laws to prevent future blockades of critical infrastructure
Anne McLellan is a former deputy prime minister and minister of justice as well as public safety. John Manley is a former deputy prime minister and minister of industry, foreign affairs and finance. Both are senior advisers at Bennett Jones.
The blockades have come at a time when supply chains globally are already under pressure. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of just-in-time delivery business models. Producers worldwide, including in the United States and Canada, have been reassessing and in some cases diversifying their supply chains to manage risks and meet their commitments to clients.
Canada cannot afford self-inflicted wounds produced by blockades. For example, Michigan lawmakers are ready to pounce on recent events to support their campaign to “re-shore” manufacturing investment at the expense of our auto industry built on the strength of Canada-U.S. trade arrangements since 1965. To counter such a narrative, there must be a strong affirmation from our governments that our trade corridors are secure and that Canada is a reliable trading partner.
Today, this must include protection against attacks on critical digital infrastructure such as the payments system. There should be scope for early injunction, imposition of hefty civil and criminal penalties, and seizure of assets, not unlike some of the measures that may now be invoked under situations of emergency.
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