During National Trucking Week (Sept 3-9) Federal Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez commended the trucking industry for its invaluable contributions to the Canadian economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a time to reflect on the value that truckers and the trucking industry bring to our country,\u201d he said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0There are 1.2 million commercial vehicles on our roads, and they support internal trade between our provinces and territories that accounts for nearly one-fifth of our GDP. That adds up to $370 billion.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0Road transport also accounts for 42% of Canada\u2019s merchandise trade.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0A huge portion of our economy literally runs on wheels, but the value of trucking is more than just economic. The food in your store, the medicine in your pharmacy, and the goods on our shelves is thanks to the work of truckers, and Canadians can count on them to deliver!<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0The work they do undeniably makes our lives easier and our supply chains stronger. Truckers spend long hours on the road and a great deal of time away from their own families. It is important to be mindful of the impact this can have on them and the challenges they face. Our government recognizes the shortage of drivers in the industry and is working actively with industry officials to develop new solutions and programs to boost recruitment.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0This week \u2013 more than ever \u2013 we\u2019re grateful for their hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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