OHS Code review 2020-23

Over the next three years, the Alberta Government is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The Province says the review is an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline requirements to reduce unnecessary...

Federal carbon prices increase April 1

    Starting April 1, the federal carbon price on diesel will increase $0.1073 per litre.In a release from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the alliance estimates the commercial transportation industry will pay $538 million in carbon pricing in 2021. By...

Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting

    The 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alberta Motor Transport Association will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021.As per public health protocols, the meeting will be virtual. Click here for details and registration.Association’s...

Alberta Budget 2021

The Alberta Government has released the budget for 2021.The AMTA recognizes the Alberta Government’s ongoing investment in transportation infrastructure and what that means to how essential commercial transportation is to the underpinnings of our economy.Highlights...

Additional COVID-19 support for Alberta small business

Alberta Government release: Under the new Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit, up to $30,000 in support will soon be available to small and medium-sized businesses that have been most affected by the pandemic and ongoing health restrictions.This additional $10,000...

Alberta Sheriffs: Sheriff highway patrol update

ELD Update  Transport Canada announced on Oct. 26, 2020 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) certification body FPInnovations has been accredited as the first third-party organization to certify electronic logging devices in Canada. The purpose of the...