Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements.  

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of potential trade tariffs and other regulatory challenges on the commercial transportation sector. The results highlight growing concerns about increased operational costs, declining freight demand, and the long-term viability of cross-border trade.

Canada's Logistics Conference has been the logistics and transportation industry's premier learning and networking event for over 20 years. This year, the conference comes to Toronto from June 4-6.

(TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2025) -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Engagement team has added new webinar dates for carriers and freight forwarders on CARM Client Portal registration and how to enroll in the CBSA Transporter Program.

AMTA Notice of Meeting AGM 2025

The Town of Fox Creek has reached out to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) regarding ongoing issues with commercial truck parking. The removal of the permit requirement has led to an increase in illegal parking, prompting the town to seek AMTA’s assistance in addressing these concerns before violations begin to be ticketed.

COR and SECOR Annual Cutoff

 Audit Submission Cutoff Date: January 21, 2025. 

Audit End Date: No later than December 31, 2024. All activities must be completed by December 31, 2024.

An updated and easier-to-understand OHS Code will help employers keep workers safe, build workplaces that support jobs, attract investment and grow Alberta’s economy.

(TORONTO< Dec. 19, 2024) -- The Government of Canada announced a $1.3 Billion plan to enhance our nation’s security and the immigration system.

Details released last night outline a multipronged approach to disrupt the movement of illicit drugs and provide new tools for law enforcement officials. It also contains proposed measures to protect the integrity of Canada’s visa system, among other significant items.    

WCB-Alberta has just released three exciting new enhancements to their employer mobile app.

Alberta: The Government of Alberta is making changes to the eligibility criteria for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s Driving Back to Work (DBTW) Grant. These changes will make grant funding available to a wider variety of Albertans. The grant will continue to provide funding to support recipients in the process of obtaining their Class 1 licence, specifically to complete Air Brake training and Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT).

(TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently submitted comments to the Government of Canada as part of consultations on the upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement review in 2026. The Alliance highlights several historic trade irritants and current threats to the movement of international trade by truck that make up an initial list of priority items from the Alliance.

From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.

Highway 16 within Jasper National Park is currently CLOSED due to wildfire. An Evacuation Order is in place for the Town of Jasper.

Today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance announced a new campaign to increase awareness about the damaging impact from the ongoing inaction on T4A enforcement by the federal government– specifically the ongoing moratorium – for Canadian trucking industry, workers, and the broader economy.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to hear from fleets and cross-border truck drivers who have significant concerns over new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rabies vaccination requirements coming into effect for all dogs travelling to the U.S. as of August 1, 2024.

The Trans Canada Highway through Headingley will be closed entirely for repairs to the CP rail line from June 24-28

Taking place June 22 at the McMahon Stadium parking lot in Calgary, the full-day event is set to be a hub for fleets, truck and trailer dealers, tire and parts sales, service providers, and anyone interested in industry.

One of the benefits of being an AMTA member is that through our alliance with CITT – Canada’s Logistics Association – any employee of your company can join CITT as an affiliate member for only $100/year (regular price: $250/year).Please feel free to share this information with any employees who might be interested in joining a professional association, including accessing the wide variety of learning & development and networking opportunities that come with membership.

On April 1, 2024, the federal minimum wage will increase to $17.30 from $16.65 per hour in 2023, an increase of a $0.60 or 3.9%.

The federal minimum wage, which came into force on December 29, 2021, is adjusted automatically on April 1 of every year, based on the average annual increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by Statistics Canada. This is to ensure that the federal minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. This year’s rate increase reflects the 3.9% annual average rise of the CPI for Canada in the previous calendar year, rounded up to the nearest $0.05.