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Marine Atlantic Helping Drivers During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Marine Atlantic is adjusting policies for truck drivers waiting for ferries to arrive that are delayed by weather events. A full list of the changes are available in both official…

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COVID-19 Daily Bulletins: March 31

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Clarification of Ontario IFTA Filing Requirements During COVID-19 The Ontario Trucking Association received a response from the Ministry of Finance clarifying the requirements of paying fuel tax under the International…

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COVID-19 Daily Bulletins: March 30

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Guidance for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers Regarding COVID-19  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IIRC) recently announced exemptions to travel restrictions to facilitate entry of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW’s) into…

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Government of Ontario Introduces Potential Supply Chain Flexibility During Fight Against COVID-19

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With the declaration of the state of emergency in the Province of Ontario, an emergency amendment is automatically put into place regarding provincially regulated trucking companies and hours of service…

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COVID-19 Daily Bulletins: March 27

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CTA Releases COVID-19 Border Resources Doc The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has created another document with helpful information for carriers that move across the border. In addition to their COVID-19 tip-sheet…

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COVID-19 Daily Bulletins: March 26

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Blue Water Bridge Going Cashless OTA was contacted by the Federal Bridge Corporation representing the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) crossing in Ontario, regarding changes the bridge will be implementing involving the temporary…

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Trucking Remains Exempt as Feds Impose Stricter Measures on Canadians Returning from Travel

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The Government of Canada today announced that Canadians returning from travel abroad will be required to follow mandatory self-isolation protocols as of midnight tonight, but the Canadian Trucking Alliance is reminding…

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CTA, Insurers Confirm Independent Owner-Operator Plans Covered for US Medical Coverage

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The Canadian Trucking Alliance stood up for independent trucking operators by directly engaging the insurance industry to ensure the owner-operator community is covered for medical benefits while operating in the…

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