The BC Maritime Employers Association said it would lock out workers on Monday at Canada's Port of Vancouver after a negotiating deadline passed, potentially disrupting exports of coal, potash and beef.

Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada's West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country. The lockout would severely hamper operations at West Coast ports including Vancouver and Prince Rupert,

Port of Vancouver foremen were locked out on Monday after failing to withdraw a strike notice at Canada's largest port, CBC is reporting, potentially impacting exports of coal, potash and beef although not bulk grain shipments.