{"id":9703,"date":"2026-09-22T16:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/?p=9703"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:32:15","slug":"cta-applauds-federal-legislation-to-strengthen-national-supply-chains-expedite-infrastructure-and-protect-truck-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/fr\/cta-applauds-federal-legislation-to-strengthen-national-supply-chains-expedite-infrastructure-and-protect-truck-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"CTA Applauds Federal Legislation\u00a0to Strengthen National Supply Chains, Expedite Infrastructure, and Protect Truck Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) strongly welcomes the introduction of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/one-canadian-economy\/news\/2026\/09\/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-transform-how-canada-builds.html\">Building Canada Strong Act<\/a>&nbsp;(Bill C-39) aimed at strengthening Canada&rsquo;s transportation backbone, cutting cross-border red tape, and improving working conditions for professional drivers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the nation\u2019s primary freight transport sector &#8211; moving over 80 percent of all cross-border goods and powering regional economies &#8211; the trucking industry relies on efficient infrastructure, reliable trade corridors, and fair workplace standards. The Alliance strongly supports these federal initiatives designed to modernize national freight networks and safeguard essential transportation workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTrucking is the lifeblood of the Canadian economy,\u201d says CTA President &amp; CEO Stephen Laskowski. \u201cThe measures introduced by the federal government demonstrate a clear commitment to fortifying national trade corridors, eliminating unnecessary administrative friction at our borders, and ensuring our essential commercial drivers operate in a fair, safe, and modern environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key developments applauded by the CTA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fast-Tracking Vital Infrastructure &amp; Trade Corridors:<\/strong>\u00a0Streamlining federal approval timelines for national transportation projects will help clear persistent highway bottlenecks, modernize border crossings, and improve intermodal freight connections, directly reducing shipping delays and lowering fleet emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modernizing Cross-Border Freight via Digitalization:<\/strong>\u00a0Moving toward paperless customs clearance and fully electronic shipping documentation will eliminate gate queues at major terminals, reduce administrative burdens for carriers, and accelerate cross-border delivery times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preventing Supply Chain Disruptions:<\/strong>\u00a0Enhancing structured dispute-resolution mechanisms for federally regulated transport sectors provides much-needed stability, preventing sudden supply chain paralysis that disrupts truck drivers and Canadian consumers alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safeguarding Fair Workplaces:<\/strong>\u00a0Expanded enforcement capacity to combat worker misclassification and strengthen health and safety oversight ensures a level playing field for compliant trucking companies while protecting the rights and safety of commercial drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill C-39 continues the Government\u2019s support for trucking businesses, that last week also saw the answer to CTA\u2019s calls for permanent immediate expensing answered through the new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/federal-productivity-mega-deduction-delivers-on-key-cta-call-for-permanent-immediate-expensing\/\">Productivity Mega Deduction<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CTA will\u00a0continue working collaboratively with the federal government, supply chain partners, and industry stakeholders to understand the entirety\u00a0of the Bill to ensure these measures are implemented effectively to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy and trucking industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canadian 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