Human Resources Driver Inc. employers face $250K fines, labour minister warns November 7, 2022 Trucking companies that use the Driver Inc. business model to misclassify employed truck drivers as independent contractors will face federal fines of up to $250,000, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan, Jr.
Transportation CTA bends government ear over economic concerns August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. -- Rising fuel prices and inefficient security programs were some of the concerns raised by the Canadian Trucking Alliance when recently discussing the trucking industries economic condition with federal government representatives.
Labour decisions put in the hands of the province August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Nobody knows better what the B.C. economy needs like British Columbians, and two recent agreements with the federal government will give the province more input into addressing its labour needs.
Motor Carriers Ask Feds for a Better Infrastructure August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has sent the federal government its yearly infrastructure-improvement "Wish List" that, if ever fulfilled, would see a safer, more efficient trade flow.
Federal budget offers a little something for everyone, but is it enough? August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- While the Federation of Canadian Municipalities received its wish for permanent infrastructure funding, the manufacturing industry felt it got the short end of the stick in the federal budget.
Nova Scotia infrastructure gets federal boost August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- The federal government has pledged a little more than $200 million in infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia, a good chunk of which will help improve the highway system.
Feds back greener freight movement with greenbacks August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The federal government is investing millions of dollars to help limit the emission of greenhouse gases during freight movement.
Feds propose big infrastructure spending in budget August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- There was no shortage of critics commenting on the budget released by the federal government on Jan. 27, but the Canadian Trucking Alliance wasn't one of them.
