OTTAWA, ON (March 27, 2023) – Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announces a new project, funded by the Government of Alberta, that will support Alberta employers with recruitment and retention efforts. THRC has partnered with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to...
Rob Dombowsky, AMTA Industry Advisor Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) would like to introduce the Student Work Placement (SWP) subsidy to Alberta-based employers. This subsidy is targeted at both traditional trucking companies and those in other industries...
On April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase to $16.65 from $15.55 per hour in 2022, an increase of a $1.10 or 7.1%.[1] The federal minimum wage, which came into force on December 29, 2021, is adjusted automatically on April 1 of every year, based on the...
Mississauga, ON (March 8, 2023) Trucking HR Canada’s preliminary research findings released today reveal the trucking and logistics sector has more work to do when it comes to attracting more women to the workplace. The first phase of a three-part research initiative...
(TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2023) – Transport Minister Omar Alghabra officially announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide $46 million to the trucking industry to address the nation’s growing truck driver shortage. Today’s announcement follows a joint...
Note: On Feb. 28, it was announced these changes will be now come into effect September, 2023. Submitted Please be advised that key changes to the Traffic Safety Act will take effect on March 1, 2023. Important amendments have been made to the rules that govern the...
