The percentage of eligible Canadians, 12 or older, who have received their booster dosage is 56 percent.
Based on this data, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continue to strongly caution the governments of Canada and the United States against changing entry/exit requirements at the Canada-U.S. land border, including changing the definition of being fully vaccinated.
Please note that effective immediately, the following single trip oversize permit restrictions will be in place for vehicles traveling on Highway 1 on Vancouver Island North of Westshore Parkway and South of Bamberton:
Overall width between 3.8 and 4.4 m:
Employment and Social Development Canada would like your input on the Employment Insurance (EI) Program.
Canadians and interested parties are invited to share their views on how to improve the EI Program to better meet the evolving needs and offer greater support to Canadian workers and their families via an online survey.
Effective for reporting periods that start on April 1, 2022, all taxpayers with motor fuel and carbon tax accounts on a scheduled filing frequency (i.e. monthly or quarterly) must file their tax returns online using eTaxBC. This free and secure online BC government application gives you access to a variety of online services where you can manage your accounts, file returns, and make payments securely.
On August 13, 2021, it was announced that the federally regulated trucking and logistics industry is exempt from the federal vaccine mandate. However, the sector is being encouraged to urge their employees to get vaccinated, and many employers are considering the creation of a mandatory vaccination policy within their workplace.
As of August 31st, 2021, federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees are now subject to the Pay Equity Act and its Regulations. For employers and HR professionals looking for more information on how to meet their new regulatory obligations, join Trucking HR Canada and employment lawyer Miguel Mangalindan (Partner at Monkhouse Law) as they review issues surrounding this high-profile agenda.
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