Supply chain issues from B.C. port strike threaten to once again making buying a car a months-long process

As the automotive industry in Canada continues to steer its way out of a pandemic pothole, it’s facing additional challenges because of an ongoing strike by port workers in British Columbia, according to industry insiders.

Factory shutdowns due to COVID-19 made for widespread shortages of parts, filtering down to a historic lack of finished vehicles for sale on dealer lots.

Now, Huw Williams, director of public affairs for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, says the strike — now in its second week — could keep supply and demand out of balance much longer than originally anticipated.

For consumers, a shortage in vehicles and parts means finding a new car to purchase could remain difficult for the foreseeable future. 

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