Business & Industry
National Supply Chain Summit Announced for Early 2022
Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, will be hosting a National Supply Chain Summit in the first quarter of 2022 to examine how our transportation supply chains have been impacted by COVID-19 and extreme weather events. Stakeholders from industry, as well as shipping and infrastructure organizations will convene to address Canada’s supply chain and how to better streamline operations by identifying ways to mitigate supply chain pressures.
Donate Today: The Canadian Red Cross and Trucks For Change BC Floods Appeal
The Canadian Red Cross is committed to providing emergency services to those affected by the floods and extreme weather in Southern BC as well as support and recovery needs as they arise. Trucks For Change, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), and the provincial trucking associations are reaching out to the trucking industry to support the thousands of people who have been displaced, and continue to need food, supplies, and assistance.
Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program Update
As the federal government’s ban on international cruise ships has been lifted as of November 1st, 2021, and the industry prepares for the 2022 season, please ensure your employees Port Passes are up to date with the Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP).
Note: Those who already have a FAST card or YVR clearance do not need to apply.
ArriveCAN Submission Remains Mandatory Pre-Arrival Requirement at Border
The Government of Canada would like to remind the industry that submitting ArriveCAN data remains a mandatory requirement before entering Canada. Failure to submit information through ArriveCAN may result in fines or enforcement action.
State of Emergency Extended for BC
The Province of BC has extended the provincial state of emergency until end of day December 28, 2021, due to the continued need for public safety measures under the Emergency Program Act and ongoing work with highway repair.
Non-essential travel will continue to be restricted on highways 3 and 99 will remain in place, including:
UPDATE: CBSA and CBP Joint Emergency Protocols in Response to BC Floods
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced updated emergency protocols as a result of the floods in B.C.
Last Chance- Register Today for Western Canada Commercial Vehicle Out-of-Service Trends Event
Only one week to go until Energy Safety Canada, Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), and Alberta Motor Trucking Association (AMTA) host an online panel discussion on commercial vehicle out-of-service trends in Western Canada. Join us on December 7th as representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) each present an overview of programs, focus areas and trends for their regions followed by a panel discussion with all the speakers.
Manitoulin Group of Companies Acquires Diamond Delivery and First Canadian Messenger
On November 23, 2021, BCTA member Manitoulin Group of Companies announced the acquisition of Diamond Delivery and First Canadian Messenger in Surrey, British Columbia. This latest addition provides an addi