Late this evening, CTA received this clarification from the agency.
CTA: CBSA Issues Policy Direction on ArriveCAN
Posted Friday February 19, 2021 in Border & Customs, News Releases
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CTA: Mandate for ArriveCAN App Must Not Come into Force for Trucking Industry
Posted Thursday February 18, 2021 in Border & Customs, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
A federal Order in Council (OIC) was introduced this week which is causing major concern for members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). The recently published Order in Council states the following:
CTA Statement Regarding COVID-19 & Trucking Industry
Posted Thursday February 18, 2021 in Border & Customs, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) appreciates the federal government’s support of the trucking industry in providing guidance and support in keeping our workforce safe, supply chains moving and our trade-based economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OTA Budget Submission Urges Continued Enforcement on Driver Inc, Emissions Tampering
Posted Friday February 12, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety, Technology
The Ontario Trucking Association thanked the government of Ontario for its continued support of the industry during the COVID-19 crisis and asked it to double down on enforcement of carriers operating in the underground economy by misclassifying truck drivers and cheating on emission-control rules, among other illegal activities.
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order; Announces Gradual Reopening Plan
Posted Monday February 08, 2021 in Business, News Releases, Operations/safety, Security
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario is gradually moving to a regional approach and maintaining the current shutdown in the majority of the regions, including the Stay-at-Home order and all existing public health and workplace safety measures.
U.S. CBP Complies with Mandatory Mask Order; Masks Now Required at all U.S. Ports of Entry
Posted Friday February 05, 2021 in Border & Customs, News Releases
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a press release stating they are complying with the recent Executive Order issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) making masks mandatory at all transportation hubs, which CBP has clarified includes all ports of entry.
Feds Launch Credit Availability Program for Highly Affected Sectors
Posted Tuesday January 26, 2021 in Admin & Tax, Business, News Releases
Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced today the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) to help businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
Ontario Includes Truck Drivers in Expanded Eligibility for Emergency Childcare
Posted Monday January 25, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
The Ontario government announced today it will further expand eligibility for the targeted emergency childcare program to additional workers, including truck drivers, who are performing critical roles in their communities.
