Business & Industry
BC Ferries Pilot: Late Night Commercial Sailing for Tsawwassen – Duke Point Route
In support of the efficient movement of goods, and in response to recommendations made by the BCTA-BC Ferries Task Force, BC Ferries is piloting late-night commercial sailings on the Tsawwassen – Duke Point route from September 7 to October 7, 2021. The pilot will used to determine industry feedback.
The sailings, provided by the Queen of New Westminster, will depart Tsawwassen at 9:15 pm and depart Duke Point at 12:15 am Monday through Thursday evenings.
Proof of Vaccination Requirement Beginning September 13th
In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Provincial Health Officer is requiring proof of vaccination to access certain events, services and businesses in BC.
Beginning September 13, you must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and by October 24 you must be fully vaccinated. The requirement applies to all people 12+ years of age and covers:
CBSA-CBP Announces FAST Enrollment Event at Aldergrove Port of Entry Sept. 20-24
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have jointly announced a second Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment event taking place from September 20-24 at the Aldergrove port of entry in British Columbia.
New Terrace Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility to Be Completed in 2024
The inspection station displaced by the Highway 16 & 37 roundabout will be replaced with a new commercial vehicle inspection station located three kilometres east of Terrace. The station will be approximately 45,000 square metres with almost 400 square metres dedicated to an inspection building.
The facility will include parking for oversize vehicles and will support multiple services, including:
Student Work Placement Subsidy from Trucking HR Canada- Up to $7,500 Available!
The Student Work Placement Subsidy is a new addition to Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program. The program partners with employers and post-secondary institutions to create and deliver work-learning opportunities for post-secondary students.
BCTA Meets With Ministers to Discuss Key Issues & Proposed Recommendations
On August 16, 2021, BCTA met with Minister Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister Ma, Minister of State for Infrastructure to discuss key issues involving transportation and infrastructure along with proposed recommendations for addressing them based on BCTA’s policy positions and BCTA’s 2022/2023 Budget Submission.
BCTA identified key topics for the government to consider, as follows:
BCTA 2022-2023 Budget Ask: Supporting Small Businesses, Making Life More Affordable, and Protecting the Environment
In an August 13, 2021, submission to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance, BCTA recommended investment in these priorities for Budget 2022-2023: measures to assist small businesses and tourism-related businesses, infrastructure improvement projects, the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program, and a PST exemption for 2017 and newer heavy truck and motor coach models.
Save the Date! BCTA is Coming to Kamloops on September 21
The Province of BC is working with various health authorities throughout the province to make it easier than ever to get vaccinated.
As of August 6th, the BC Government has reported 81.8% of eligible people 12 and older in BC have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 68.9% have received their second dose. Although tremendous progress has been made with the vaccine roll out, the push is now for those who are not yet fully vaccinated to take advantage of the Vax for BC opportunities across BC.
Trucking HR Canada's new wage subsidy program is now available for trucking and logistics employers.
The Province of BC is working with various health authorities throughout the province to make it easier than ever to get vaccinated.
As of August 6th, the BC Government has reported 81.8% of eligible people 12 and older in BC have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 68.9% have received their second dose. Although tremendous progress has been made with the vaccine roll out, the push is now for those who are not yet fully vaccinated to take advantage of the Vax for BC opportunities across BC.