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The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) concluded its first week of hearings examining the detrimental impact of the Driver Inc. scheme on the trucking industry. Over two days, 10…
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety to apply findings from a new Ontario Auditor General report to enact…
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to process delayed commercial messages due to a system update and IT system issues which began on April 19, 2026. The agency recognizes…
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This op-ed was published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 1, 2026 By Greg Arndt, Co-Owner of Jade Transport and Chair of the Canadian Trucking Alliance In the world…
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and its members are voicing their frustration with a supply chain stretched to its limit by the ongoing, systemic outages and delays caused by the…
Canada’s trucking and logistics sector employed 13,400 fewer workers in March 2026 compared to March 2025 — a decrease of 1.8 percent, reports THRC. Employment of transport truck drivers fell by 7.3% in…
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On Tuesday April 28, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a bulletin reminding carriers of “Important Steps You Must Take to Prepare for FMCSA’s New Registration System”. Carriers…
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Persistent IT system outages at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are continuing to disrupt Canada’s trade supply chain, with carriers and drivers reporting ongoing delays, added costs, and operational challenges. Over…
By Stephen Laskowski: There is a timeless axiom that states “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” For over…
The federal government today announced it has suspended federal excise taxes on fuel as of April 20, 2026. This will be a temporary suspension until September 7, 2026. “Fuel is…
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