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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.
Alberta Budget 2019
Alberta government released the 2019-2023 budget Oct. 24.
Kenney gives Premier’s Address ahead of Oct. 24 budget
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addressed the province the evening of Oct. 23 ahead of the release of Alberta’s budget Oct. 24.
Safety associations team up to improve worker safety
New online course provides training for health and safety committees; helps employers meet Alberta’s OHS Act requirements.
2019 Federal Election primer
The AMTA has put together a 2020 Federal Election primer with a focus on party/platform promises, which may most affect the commercial transportation industry.
Alberta Motor Transport Association statement on Mandatory Entry Level Training
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) supports the commercial transportation industry, Alberta Transportation and industry stakeholders in the implementation of Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT). MELT ensures that all commercial vehicle drivers receive a minimum standard of training. MELT has not been implemented as a hardship on businesses, but instead to provide increased roadway safety.
Women Building Futures sees funding increase
Alberta is increasing funding to help more women enter the skilled trades and build rewarding futures for themselves through increased investment to Women Building Futures, a non-profit career-building organization.
Highway 43 Grande Prairie bypass opens
The Highway 43 bypass at Grande Prairie is now open to traffic.
The Grande Prairie region has become increasingly busy with industry and a growing economy, and Highway 43 is an important link for families and businesses alike,” said Minister of Transportation Ric McIver. “This bypass will meet the demand for transportation infrastructure that helps Albertans get to work and supports the region’s economic growth.”
Labour Code Changes and Exemptions
Several amendments to Part III of the Canada Labour Code became effective September 1, 2019. These apply to ALL federally regulated employers. Further details are contained in the article below.
Compliance Bulletin Labour Code Exemptions 2019
Blue Ribbon Panel Addresses Only One Side of the Alberta Finance Equation
With a long history of overspending and the highest spending rates in the country, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says reductions are coming. Health care and education have already been identified as priorities within the pending budget, while all other sectors including transportation appear to now be at the mercy of a ‘generalist approach.’
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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.
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