Business & Industry

Pandemic-related Challenges to Global Supply Chain Exacerbated by Labour Shortages faced by Trucking Industry: CTA Nanos

Pressing labour shortages faced by the Canadian trucking industry are creating additional challenges to an already stressed global supply chain. An aging workforce, barriers to appropriate training, the image of the industry and a lack of support are all contributing to the difficulties faced by the Canadian trucking industry to keep goods flowing within a stressed and recovering global supply chain.

CBP Announces that all US FAST Enrollment Centres to Reopen November 29

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Register Today— Western Canada Commercial Vehicle Out-of-Service Trends Event

On December 7^th Energy Safety Canada, Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), and Alberta Motor Trucking Association (AMTA) are hosting an online panel discussion on commercial vehicle out-of-service trends in Western Canada.  Join us 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.

Application Deadline for Conditional Exception to Rolling Truck Age Program is December 17

Please note that the deadline for submitting an application to request a conditional exception to the age-out component of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Rolling Truck Age Program is December 17, 2021.

Harmonized Municipal Permitting Coming to Metro Vancouver

In support of the efficient movement of goods, TransLink and local governments in Metro Vancouver, with input from BCTA, developed a draft regional permit manual that aims to harmonize municipal permitting for oversize (OS) and/or overweight (OW) commercial vehicles.

Province of BC Releases its Plan to Achieve Emission Targets in the Fight Against Climate Change

BCTA applauds the province of BC on its CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (Plan) released on October 25, 2021, that outlines its plan to achieving provincial emission targets while building a cleaner economy.

CTA Provides Interprovincial Proof of Vaccination & Washroom/Restaurant Access Snapshot

In order to assist truck drivers in preparing proof of vaccination requirements when traveling interprovincially, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) along with all provincial associations, has developed a vaccination passport snapshot.

The document summarizes proof of vaccination requirements currently in each province, including washroom and restaurant access and whether mask mandates are in place, and provides current implementation dates for each provincial system.

CBSA-CBP FAST Enrollment Event at Aldergrove Port of Entry a Success

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment event at the at the Aldergrove Port of Entry during September 20-24, which processed over 450 new FAST applicants.

ArriveCAN Feature Now Allows Single Submission for Exempt Essential Travel

Travellers who are entering Canada for exempt essential travel will be able to save time by entering their mandatory information into ArriveCAN once and using the same ArriveCAN receipt for each entry.

Truck drivers will only need to resubmit their ArriveCAN information if a border services officer determines that they are not travelling for exempt/essential travel, if their history changes or if their trip is for non-essential/discretionary purposes.

BCTA Call to Action: BC Budget Consultation

BCTA is calling on members to write and participate in the BC 2022-2023 Budget Consultation Process. You can read the Budget 2022 Consultation Paper and BCTA’s Budget Submission, and provide feedback by Thursday, September 30, 2021.