The Sailor

The March 2023 Issue of The Canadian Sailor marks the start of a new year for SIU Canada members. Your Union is hard at work outlining priorities for the new year, with a focus on ensuring the future of seafaring in Canada is strong and prosperous for generations to come.

This Special Issue of The Canadian Sailor covers the recent election of the new SIU Canada Executive Board, featuring an interview with the new SIU Canada President, Michael Given, along with biographies for all newly elected Executive Board members. We also wish a well deserved retirement to Brother Jim Given and Brother Patrice Caron.

The Holiday 2022 issue of The Canadian Sailor concludes another successful shipping season on Canada's great lakes and waterways. SIU Canada President Jim Given shares his thoughts about the strength of our Union, and the bright future ahead.

This issue of The Canadian Sailor reviews what your Union has been working on over the last several months, outlining negotiations with various units, and our VP of the St. Lawrence and East Coast writes an important section on harassment in the workplace.

The June 2022 Issue of The Canadian Sailor discusses the ongoing negotiations underway for varying units, a renewed threat against Canadian cabotage and SIU of Canada President Jim Given calls on the government to review the Coasting Trade Act to help address loopholes in the waiver system.

The March 2022 issue of The Canadian Sailor covers the start of the 2022 season for SIU Members, how Canada-U.K. trade negotiations could impact the Canadian marine sector and a new editorial section of The Sailor covers the war in Ukraine.