Business & Industry
You’re Invited! MOTI’s Update on TransCanada Highway Coordination Plan
On April 29 from 9AM to 10:30AM PST, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) will be providing a second update regarding the coordination of construction activities planed for the TransCanada Highway.
The objective of this presentation is to ensure that delays are mitigated as much as possible by ensuring projects are coordinated amongst each other and to provide feedback to MOTI on the best communication practices for commercial Highway users.
Federal Carbon Price Increase April 1
The Federal carbon price on diesel is set to increase to $0.1073 per litre on April 1, 2021.
Use of ArriveCAN App as Progressive Enforcement Continues at the Border
The submission of ArriveCAN data remains mandatory and that the current verbal declaration option remains a temporary solution, as the Government of Canada continues to warn the industry that users must adopt electronic platforms as soon as possible to avoid non-compliance as progressive enforcement of ArriveCAN continues at the border.
Updated International Fuel Tax Agreement for Quarterly Return is Now Available!
An updated International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) quarterly return is now available.
Part 2 of the return has been updated to:
Member Update: Canada Cartage Acquires Kore Logistics, a Final Mile Fulfillment and Delivery Firm
Canada Cartage has acquired Kore Logistics, a specialized provider of final mile fulfillment and home deliveries.
Kore Logistics provides line-haul transportation, warehousing and fulfillment, and specialized final mile delivery to homes and businesses in Western Canada. This marks the third acquisition of 2021 for Canada Cartage, following the purchases of Stalco and City Transfer earlier this year.
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BCTA Meets with BC Ferries Regarding Concerns about Reservation System Access and Long Wait Times for Commercial Carriers at Terminal
On March 15, 2021 BCTA met with BC Ferries to discuss the upcoming ELD Mandate, dedicated commercial sailings and opportunities to work together to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by promoting the efficient movement of goods.
BCTA Meeting with Minister Fleming
On March 5, 2021, BCTA sent a meeting thank you letter to Minister Fleming highlighting the discussion topics of mandatory entry level training, electronic logging devices, speed limiters, Highway 1 infrastructure upgrades, CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program and provincial greenhouse gas targets.
ICBC Commercial Fleet Enhanced Care Information Session
ICBC will be conducting a Commercial Fleet Enhanced Care Information Session with BCTA’s Insurance Committee on March 9, from 12:30 - 3:00 pm, to discuss the new Enhanced Care Coverage model and ask members to provide industry-specific feedback on potential changes to commercial fleet and non-fleet insurance. Feedback identified at this session will contribute to discussions on the best path forward when changes are implemented next Spring.