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...
Notice of 2023 Annual General MeetingThe 2023 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (“Association” and “AMTA”) will take place in-person as follows:Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 9:00 am (Mountain...
Dear AMTA member, This year the Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrates its 85th anniversary — this is certainly a major accomplishment that deserves some major attention! As part of the AMTA’s 85th anniversary celebrations, the Summer 2023 issue of Western...