Infrastructure The cost of bad roads April 16, 2021 Beginning April 1, Canadians began paying more at the pump as the national carbon tax was hiked to 10.73 cents per liter of diesel. Thanks to the hike, the Canadian…
Sustainability Supreme Court backs federal carbon tax March 25, 2021 The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Canada’s national carbon pricing is constitutional, dealing a blow to several provinces that had mounted a challenge against the so-called “carbon tax”.
Regulations Trucking reg among Canada’s worst: CFIB January 20, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has taken aim at a carbon tax-related trucking regulation as it doles out its Paperweight Awards for the worst examples of useless and excessive regulations.
Business Management Carbon tax becoming a reality for Saskatchewan carriers July 29, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – Having to pay any new tax is seldom a welcome expense for businesses and individuals, and Saskatchewan’s carbon tax is no exception. With carriers now needing to…
Transportation Feds offer greenbacks for green projects July 19, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Funds from the federal carbon tax are now available to cover up to 25% of the cost of selected energy-saving projects in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and…
Transportation Carbon tax funds to be available for green truck technology June 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Revenue from the national carbon pricing system – sometimes referred to as the carbon tax – will be available to support fleets that invest in environmentally…
Business Management Politicians address investment, MELT, and carbon tax during STA event April 17, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – Representatives from the provincial and federal governments highlighted how they are backing the trucking industry in Saskatchewan with investments in infrastructure, support for mandatory training, and fighting…
Regulations Regina truck convoy to protest carbon tax April 3, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – A truck convoy and rally is set to take place tomorrow in Regina, Sask. The Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax aims to raise support in the…
Regulations Manitoba eliminates carbon tax from its climate and green plan October 3, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government has scrapped the carbon tax from its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan. Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying, “We are standing up…
Regulations Smaller carriers could be impacted most by Manitoba’s carbon tax plan April 2, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is concerned smaller carriers could struggle with the added costs of the province’s new “made in Manitoba” carbon tax plan. MTA executive…
Sustainability Report recaps a year of carbon taxation in Ontario January 30, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner said the first year of Ontario’s carbon cap-and-trade system went well, but that more needs to be done. “A price on carbon pollution is…
Business Management MTA working with new government on issues facing industry November 8, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) says it has the ear of its new government, however, challenges remain while the provincial Progressive Conservative Party settles into its leadership…
Regulations At par single wide-base tires approved in Saskatchewan June 2, 2017 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) announced that single wide-base tires will run at par with duals on provincial highways starting July 1 on a pilot permit system,…
Business Management Full plate for incoming CTA president Laskowski May 1, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – Stephen Laskowski says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) can only be as successful as its members will allow it to be. “CTA will only be able to…
