Peel Region has reached out to OTA to highlight a new initiative this weekend to make vaccines available during off-peak hours and asked the information is shared with the trucking industry. In the span of 32 hours, starting May 15, Peel plans is to administer more than 7,600 doses, including over 5,000 during the overnight hours.
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New Brunswick Asking Out-of-Province Drivers to Isolate
Posted Friday April 30, 2021 in Border & Customs, Operations/safety
In its efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus, the province of New Brunswick has issued a renewed and revised mandatory order that goes into effect this evening at midnight. As it relates to trucking, specifically out-of-province trucking, New Brunswick is asking all drivers to isolate in their vehicles as much as possible.
Provincial Sick Leave Legislation: What Does it Say and Who Does It Apply to
Posted Thursday April 29, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
The Ontario Government today will introduce the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, which would require employers to provide employees with up to three days of paid leave because of certain reasons related to COVID-19, including ..
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to any Ontarian 40+ & How to Sign Up
Posted Monday April 19, 2021 in Announcements
More than 1400 pharmacies across Ontario will offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those 40-plus starting April 20
OTA Member Update: Regional, Provincial, and Federal COVID-Vaccination Update
Posted Wednesday April 14, 2021 in Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
In its communication to the Medical Officers of Health, OTA has recommended the following:
