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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.
Twelve kilometre section of Tsuut’ina Trail opens to traffic
Government of Alberta release: Tsuut’ina Trail, the southwest portion of Calgary’s Ring Road, is now open between Sarcee Trail and Fish Creek Boulevard.
Western Canada Highway News 2021 Buyer’s Guide is back!
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WCB Cost Relief Q&A
From Workers’ Compensation Alberta: “The widespread impact of COVID-19 and the resulting business disruption have caused unprecedented challenges for employers. Alberta employers have asked WCB for cost relief to reduce the direct financial impact of COVID-19 claims and extended periods of disability for other claims due to treatment delays.”
Instructor Spotlight: Nicole Orr
Nicole Orr teaches Health and Safety Systems Building, Fundamentals of Auditing and COR Auditor
RELEASE: Showing Personal appreciation for truck drivers during National Trucking Week
In collaboration with Sheriff Highway Patrol, Justice and Solicitor General, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will be hosting a series of Driver Appreciation Days between September 1st and 18th, to coincide with National Trucking Week.
Meet the EPS Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU)
The EPS Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU), as it is currently known has been in existence for 25 years.
Employers Using the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Program and Reporting WCB Insurable Earnings
All eligible employers whose business have been affected by COVID-19 were eligible for a subsidy of up to 75% of employee wages for up to 24 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to August 29, 2020.
AMTA education update: Continuous improvement or “Why you should always fill out the course evaluation” (Copy)
A ministerial order took effect May 3rd, 2020 which temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 epidemic. The changes list specific respirator standards, approved for use in other countries, that employers can utilize without requiring approval.
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires employers to develop and utilize a respiratory protective equipment code of practice (COP) whenever respirators are used at the work site.
Alberta deficit forecasted to surpass $24 billion
In a release from the Alberta Government, the provinces deficit is forecasted at $24.2 billion, $16.8 billion higher than the Budget 2020 estimate due to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price crash.
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