Public Health Agency of Canada Issues Non-Medical Mask Policy for All Essential Workers Crossing the Border Wednesday April 15, 2020 | Border & Customs, COVID-19, News Releases, Operations & Safety CTA was informed today by CBSA that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one.
Government of Canada Releases Further Details on Essential Services Thursday April 02, 2020 | COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety All levels of government and the private sector need clear guidance when it comes to determining the services and functions that are essential in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Goodale Responds to CTA Coalition Letter Tuesday July 25, 2017 | Border & Customs Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recently responded to a CTA-led coalition letter outlining concerns with CBSA IT systems and lack of resources being dedicated to staffing at the border.