(October 19, 2022) On October 17th, 2022, Trucking HR Canada's CEO, Angela Splinter, and Craig Faucette, CPO, appeared as witnesses before the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. They provided testimony on the anticipated labour shortages in the Canadian transportation sector.

Trucking HR Canada's Recommendations:

1) Greater access to driver training and wage incentives.

2) Bridge the gap between entry-level training and employment readiness.

3)  Develop more tools to equip employers to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce.

4) Better support and education for federally-regulated employers.

5) Continue with labour market information research to support evidence-based decisions.

Click here to read Angela Splinter’s opening remarks.