Business & Industry
HTEC’s Hydrogen Trucking Pilot to Create New Opportunities
On November 16, 2023 the Government of BC announced a first-of-its-kind pilot program to kickstart the use of hydrogen in BC’s commercial trucking industry. $16.5 million from the Province will fund the BC Pilot Hydrogen Truck Project, which will deploy heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for a diverse range of fleet operators.
T4C Renews Commitment With “The For Good Foundation” to Make Food Bank Deliveries Throughout 2023
More big-hearted, community-minded carriers invited to join Network
(TORONTO: July 28, 2023) Food insecurity touches the lives of more Canadians than ever. That’s why the Trucks for Change Network (T4C) has renewed its commitment to The For GOOD Foundation (TFGF) to provide transportation services until the end of 2023.
CTA Provides Comments on Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a formal submission on the Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System.
As part of consultations – which Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently wrapped up – CTA signaled its strong support for a robust immigration system that is responsive to the Canadian economy.
Alberta Wildfire Updates
Our hearts go out to everyone in Alberta as wildfires continue to wreak havoc. For those in the region, please prioritize your safety above all else and continue to follow the guidance of local authorities.
Please visit the Alberta Motor Transport Association website for active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project- Decision Made
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) proposes the construction and operation of a new three-berth marine container terminal located at Roberts Bank in Delta, BC.. The proposed project, to be located next to the existing Deltaport and Westshore Terminals, would provide an additional 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units of container capacity per year at Roberts Bank.
Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers- Your Feedback is Wanted
Members and provincial associations across the country have been expressing their concerns about the logistical and operational issues caused by inter-provincial trucking barriers. These have been a significant cause of inefficiencies in supply chains and delays for drivers, which is why the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is addressing the federal Minister of Inter-Governmental Affairs about these issues.
Harmonized Municipal Permitting for OS/OW has Come to Metro Vancouver
In November 2021 we provided a draft of a regional permit manual by TransLink and local governments in Metro Vancouver for members to review.
BC Budget 2023 is Announced
The BC government released the 2023 Provincial Budget on February 28, 2023, focused on improving health and mental-health care, growing a clean economy, and helping British Columbians affected by global inflation.
Economic Forecast
The 2022 British Columbia Labour Market Outlook is Here
The 2022 British Columbia (BC) Labour Market Outlook (LMO) released early February provides British Columbians with an understanding of what in-demand skills and job opportunities are going to see the largest increase and employment need for the coming decade. The LMO is based on an amalgamation of variables pertaining to things such as demographic and industry trends, and other micro- and macro-ranging economic trends.