Please review the Case below and help with the questions:

The pandemic caused global supply chain crisis has been affecting availability of goods in stores and driving up prices, a situation that may continue for some time. The Canadian government is "monitoring the supply chain and Canadian ports, very, very closely," Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters at a recent press conference. "We are definitely mindful of the supply chain issues in the Canadian economy," she said. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has predicted that supply chain issues facing the U.S. will continue into 2022. In spite of the news reports of supply chain disruptions, it seems that east-west truck traffic on the 401 is heavier than ever. Questions:

1. Are the supply chain issues facing Canada and the U.S. the same or is thereonemajor point that is different between the two countries?
2. In shopping for your personal needs, have you experienced difficulty or were unable to make the desired purchase? Present an example. (Use a product category, e.g., laundry detergent, rather than a specific brand.)
3. Was the reduction or absence temporary or long-term? If an inquiry was made to the merchant, please provide the response (do not use the name of the retail outlet or the person. stating, "Spoke to the manager " would be sufficient.)