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Get the latest updates from the AMTA. Our News section keeps you connected with important announcements, industry developments, advocacy efforts, safety initiatives, and upcoming events that matter to Alberta’s commercial transportation community.
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 2030, CTA estimates $3 billion in carbon pricing by 2030.
Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting
Proposed amendments to the Association’s Bylaws will be presented to Members and included on the meeting agenda for approval. The proposed amendments pertain to the Association’s mission, vision, core values, goals and purpose. The document is located here.
AMTA allies with #NotInMyCity to help disrupt and end human trafficking
Not only do commercial drivers keep goods on the move, they also constantly have their eyes and ears on Alberta’s roadways
Those drivers now have the opportunity to do even more as the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is collaborating with #NotInMyCity to help educate its more than 15,000 members on the issue of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Alberta road ban update
Alberta Transportation: Road Ban Order 21 – Road – 03 comes into effect at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
BREAKING: AMTA advocates for government exemption to ensure access to essential medical supplies and goods for Albertans
Without commercial transportation, we would all be without essential necessities during this time of the COVID-19 health crisis
Learning from losses with commercial lines
In many cases, you don’t use insurance until you’re faced with the most challenging times in your life. You may not want to think about the worst that could happen — but you need to. It can protect you and your business from financial hardship. Good insurance is an act of care… here’s why.
Trucking HR Canada launches on-line Women’s Resource Inventory
Release: Trucking HR Canada released [March 2] a new Women’s Resource Inventory for employers and employees in the industry.
The new, easy to navigate on-line resource includes links to mentorship information, training programs, business networks and associations for women, leadership development, best practices, and more.
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 from the budget affecting the transportation sector include:
Province makes changes to the CAJG to help grow businesses
The Alberta government has announced it is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) in an effort to help businesses access training. The expansion is in effect through Feb. 28, 2022.
Expanded eligibility includes funding mandatory training, allowing employers to train employed family members and allowing some business owners to get funding to train themselves.
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AMTA’s Calgary office is located on the traditional Treaty 7 lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuu-Tina (SOO-tih-nah) and Nakota Nations, and the Métis Nation Region 3.
AMTA’s Edmonton offices are located on the traditional Treaty 6 territory of the Cree, Dene (DEH-NEH), Blackfoot, Saulteaux (SOH-toh), and Nakota Sioux. This is the home of the Métis Settlements and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Regions, 2, 3, and 4, within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.