Regulations
2023 BC Throne Speech Highlights
As the Lieutenant Governor commences the first day of the parliamentary session through the deliverance of the Throne Speech on February 6th, 2023, the Government of British Columbia, with its budgetary surplus has committed itself to reducing the cost of living for British Columbians. They are addressing the impacts of climate change, while ensuring that BC continues to be an attractive place for business ventures.
Reminder: ELD Mandate Enforcement Across Canada Snapshot
While Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have begun enforcing the federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for federally regulated carriers in British Columbia, the same does not apply in all jurisdictions across Canada.
ELD Mandate Enforcement Across Canada Snapshot: January 2023
While Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have begun enforcing the federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for federally regulated carriers in British Columbia, the same does not apply in all jurisdictions across Canada.
BC Confirms Federal ELD Mandate Enforcement Effective January 1, 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers will begin enforcing the federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for federally regulated carriers, with a focus on education and notification of noncompliance. Hours of Service violations will continue to be enforced under MVAR Division 37.
Truck Drivers are Now Eligible for Express Entry
On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the implementation of the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for immigration programs and trucking’s entrance in Express Entry programs.
ELDs: All Systems Go for January 2023
The Canadian Trucking Alliance and the provincial trucking associations fully support Transport Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. All of the provincial associations in the Alliance are reporting to CTA that their respective governments are ready to enforce the ELD regulations starting January 1, 2023.
10 Days Paid Medical Leave For All Federally Regulated Carriers as of December 1
The final regulations required to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force for all federally regulated private sector employers are now available on the Government of Canada website. This permanent change to the Canada Labour Code will take effect on December 1, 2022.
Transport Canada, Provinces & Territories Introduce HoS Relief for Hurricane Fiona Response Efforts
(September 26, 2022) Transport Canada, the Provinces and Territories have made available an optional hours of service exemption for extra-provincial truck undertakings to assist in the response of Hurricane Fiona.