A growing number of protests in Canada protesting the mandatory vaccination of cross-border truck drivers has blocked some of the bridges on the border with the United States, which is a transportation hub.
As a result, logistics have been stalled, and local factories of Ford and Toyota Motor have been forced to reduce production, and the impact is spreading.
In Canada, the government has mandated vaccination of truck drivers traveling across national borders as a measure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, but large-scale demonstrations have continued since the end of last month in the capital Ottawa.
Almost two weeks later, many trucks are still blocking the roads around the Capitol, and in the center of the city, childcare facilities, libraries, and restaurants continue to be closed, affecting the lives of citizens.
In addition, demonstrations spread throughout the week, making it impossible to pass through some of the bridges that connect Ontario, Canada and Michigan, the Midwestern United States.
As a result, distribution has been delayed, and the impact on parts procurement is spreading at the local factories of automobile manufacturers.
▽ Ford was forced to reduce production at finished car factories and engine factories in
Ontario. It is a factor in the reduction of production at the finished vehicle plant in Kentucky.
Demonstrations in Canada have no prospect of calming down, and there is a risk that the impact on civilian life and the economy will be prolonged.