Business & Industry
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Challenges in Trucking
Preliminary research highlights troubling trends within BC’s trucking industry regarding immigration practices under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). From 2019 to 2023, BCTA analyzed recruitment data and found high numbers of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) being employed relative to fleet sizes within some companies.
CTA: Canada Needs an Action Plan to Secure Border and Brace for Tariffs
By the Canadian Trucking Alliance
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on the Prime Minister and provincial premiers to develop a joint action plan that improves border security by addressing red flags before they ever reach the border.
CTA: Ottawa Must Proceed with Caution, Not Go it Alone on GHG Regs for Heavy Trucks in Canada
By: Canadian Trucking Alliance
(TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2024) -- The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, recently made public comments stating that the U.S. election results will not impact Canada’s commitment to implementing an ambitious climate reduction plan.
ESDC Launches Posters on Worker Classification to Raise Awareness in Road Transportation
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has launched two informative posters to help employers and employees understand their rights and obligations around proper worker classification. As misclassification can have significant legal and financial implications, ESDC’s Misclassification Team aims to educate and inform the industry by distributing these posters across Canada, including at strategic locations such as rest stops and weigh stations.
Trucks for Change Partners Step Up in 2024 Food Sort Challenge at Daily Bread Food Bank
(TORONTO: October 25, 2024) — Volunteers from across the Trucks for Change Network (T4C) came together this week to support Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank in an action-packed food sort challenge.
The 70 participants from network transportation companies and sponsors worked together in mixed teams and sorted the equivalent of 21,600 meals in three hours.
Save the Date: Federal Labour Standards Lower Mainland Open House
An in-person opportunity to connect with experts and stay informed on current federal labour policies is coming soon. Mark your calendar for the Federal Labour Standards Open House on November 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Cedar Conference Room, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey.
Western Canada Highway News Magazine - Advertising Opportunity
October 31st is the deadline to reserve ad space in the Winter issue of Western Canada Highway News (the magazine of the BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba trucking associations).
Do you have a products or service that you would like to advertise in the association’s magazine?
BCTA Attends IMTC Regional Assembly to Address Border Improvements
On October 23, BCTA participated in the International Mobility & Trade Corridor Program (IMTC) Regional Assembly in Bellingham, where discussions focused on planned upgrades to border facilities and anticipated traffic volume increases in 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup.
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The Latest Edition of Western Canada Highway News Is Now Available!
Featuring essential insights for industry professionals, this issue covers National Trucking Week throughout the country and highlights from our highly anticipated Annual Golf Tournament.
In the Fall 2024 edition, find event recaps offering valuable perspectives from industry leaders on navigating challenges and driving growth across Canada.