New collective agreement for longshore workers: Essential stability for continued operations at the Port of Montreal

The coming into effect of the new five-year collective agreement between the Maritime Employers Association and the union representing more than 1,200 longshore workers at the Port of Montreal marks an important milestone for the stability and predictability of port operations. Covering the period from 2024 to 2028, the agreement provides renewed certainty for the entire supply chain.

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) emphasizes that this renewed stability is essential to the smooth functioning of supply chains. It will enable businesses, customers and partners of the Port of Montreal to plan their operations and investments with confidence.

In this context, the MPA remains fully focused on its priorities: ensuring reliable services and strengthening the Port's competitiveness for the benefit of Canadian importers, exporters and industries, as well as the communities it serves across the country.

November 12, 2026