Business & Industry
Read the latest issue of the official association magazine- the voice of the trucking industry across Western Canada and beyond
The Latest Edition of Western Canada Highway News Is Now Available!
Featuring essential insights for industry professionals, this issue covers insights from BCTA President Dave Earle as we reflect on milestones, growth, and the path ahead, along with an engaging discussion from Board Chair Justin Cheverie on strategies shared during the leadership roundtable.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Challenges in Trucking
Preliminary research highlights troubling trends within BC’s trucking industry regarding immigration practices under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). From 2019 to 2023, BCTA analyzed recruitment data and found high numbers of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) being employed relative to fleet sizes within some companies.
BCTA Members - Tax & Labour Fraud
December 9, 2024
BCTA members, please share this as widely as possible – employees, family, friends colleagues.
CTA: Canada Needs an Action Plan to Secure Border and Brace for Tariffs
By the Canadian Trucking Alliance
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on the Prime Minister and provincial premiers to develop a joint action plan that improves border security by addressing red flags before they ever reach the border.
CTA: Ottawa Must Proceed with Caution, Not Go it Alone on GHG Regs for Heavy Trucks in Canada
By: Canadian Trucking Alliance
(TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2024) -- The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, recently made public comments stating that the U.S. election results will not impact Canada’s commitment to implementing an ambitious climate reduction plan.
ESDC Launches Posters on Worker Classification to Raise Awareness in Road Transportation
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has launched two informative posters to help employers and employees understand their rights and obligations around proper worker classification. As misclassification can have significant legal and financial implications, ESDC’s Misclassification Team aims to educate and inform the industry by distributing these posters across Canada, including at strategic locations such as rest stops and weigh stations.