Border reopening plan facing roadblock as thousands of border officials consider strike action

The federal government’s plan to reopen the border to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens next month could be complicated by the threat of strike action.

This week, more than 8,500 Canada Border Services Agency officers — who have been without a contract since June 2018 — are voting on whether they’re willing to walk out.

If more than half vote yes, they could be in a strike position by early August — just as the country prepares to again welcome fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

While a number of CBSA officers would be deemed essential workers, a strike could cause massive delays for those travelling