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THE BULLETIN
May 15, 2023
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Notices
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Featured News
New & Improved MELT Grant Program Info Session: Register Today!
Please join BCTA Policy Analyst Samira Hosseina online on Thursday, May 25th at 9:30am to learn more about the recent updates and improvements made to the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Grant Program to make it easier than ever for members to apply for gr
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Featured News
Alberta Wildfire Updates
Our hearts go out to everyone in Alberta as wildfires continue to wreak havoc. For those in the region, please prioritize your safety above all else and continue to follow the guidance of local authorities.
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Newsletter Articles
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Reminder: U.S. Government has Removed Border Vaccine Requirements
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) no longer requires non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.
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Federally Regulated Employers to Provide Access to Menstrual Products in December
In 2021, the Government of Canada announced they would be making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces.
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CTA Provides Comments on Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a formal submission on the Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System.
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Improved Cell Connectivity on Highway 14
Those travelling from Sooke to Port Renfrew will have cellular service with the completion of seven new cell towers. This 70-kilometre stretch of Highway 14 did not have wireless network coverage previously.
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Traffic Impact: Hwy 99 Bus-On-Shoulder Transit Lanes Project
Work is currently underway on the Hwy 99 Bus-On-Shoulder Transit Lanes Project in Delta (Hwy 99 between Hwy 17A and 96 St.) and will be ongoing until July 2023.
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May Long Weekend Closure of Royal Avenue and Pattullo Bridge northbound
Fraser Crossing Partners will require road closures in New Westminster to replace the Royal Avenue overpass bridge deck.
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Knight Street Bridge Project Update
The Knight Street Bridge overnight pavement rehabilitation work will continue until the end of October.
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BCTA’s AGM & Conference is Around the Corner!
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Special Offer: Mark’s Work Wearhouse Discount is Back
Mark’s Work Wearhouse is offering members and their employees a special offer for additional savings of 25% off regular price merchandise.
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REMINDER: Accessible Canada Act- Plan Deadline is June 1st
The Accessible Canada Act is a federal law that was created to find, eliminate, and prevent barriers that people with disabilities face daily. Adopted in 2019, the Act’s primary goal is to create a Canada that is free of barriers by 2040.
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