Prime Minister Trudeau announced more changes to the Low Wage Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This follows changes recently announced by Minister
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Canada railroads look to restart as union returns to work
Normal operations seen taking a week or longer It could take the two largest Canadian railroads a week or more to recover from the effects
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U.S. DOT to launch nationwide wireless ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ communication network to try to curb crashes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced a plan to deploy new technology to “enable vehicles to communicate with each other” in hopes of
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Today’s letters: Canadian Forces trucks not worth the bucks?
At about $400,000 per unit, these the new Canadian Army Light Tactical Vehicles are expensive, a reader says. You can write us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
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CTA: UN Human Rights Council Report Highlights Major Labour Abuse Throughout Canada’s Immigration Syste
A UN report by the Human Rights Council says vulnerabilities in Canada’s immigration system is leading to abuse of newcomers working in Canada – echoing
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How Efficient Plumbing Systems Can Improve Trucking Operations
In the fast-paced trucking industry, efficiency is crucial. From managing fuel costs to optimizing routes, every detail matters. However, one aspect that might not immediately
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CTA Budget Proposals: Enforce Labour Violations, Bolster Tax System, Suspend Carbon Tax on Diesel, Reinstate FET Refund
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has provided the federal government its written submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the Federal Budget. CTA issued the following
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Trucking associations say employers abusing LMIA system to recruit workers
Immigrants paying up to $60,000 for LMIA, say groups Immigrants looking to land employment in Canada are being asked to pay tens of thousands of
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U.S. CDC Updates Dog Entry Requirements
As outlined by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) earlier this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently implemented policy changes to simplify entry
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TravelCenters of America to install microgrid truck charging station
TravelCenters of America today announced it will break ground on one of the nation’s first publicly accessible, micro-grid powered medium-duty/heavy-duty truck charging stations this Wednesday.
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