For the third day in a row, the Alberta Government has announced funding for highway upgrades in the province.

The Government of Alberta has announced a number of roadway upgrades for southern Alberta May 5, following northern upgrades announced May 4.

On May 5, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan released a statement, including this year’s theme for the week ‘getting real about how you feel’.

Caption: Today Transportation Minister Ric McIver (seen here in a stock photo) announced further details on a number of Alberta highway repairs and upgrades initially announced April 9. Photo via Alberta Government Flickr

CTA Release: The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced she will bring together a diverse group of 17 private sector leaders to form the COVID-19 Supply Council.

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place the first full week of May and helps Canadians take the steps to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.

On April 30, the Government of Alberta announced, via press conference, a phased relaunch, which “will put Albertans’ safety first” with gradual re-opening of closed businesses and services in the province.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken a number of steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their commercial operations and is actively exploring a number of initiatives to limit physical interactions.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in our province, Albertans have come together like never before. Families, workers, businesses, lawmakers, elected leaders and industries across the spectrum have shown a remarkable capacity to adapt and persevere.

CTA Release: While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose operations have been severely strained by the impact of the pandemic.

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Dear drivers,

Dear truck drivers of Alberta

Edmonton restaurant chain Fifendekel is offering coupons for free breakfast sandwiches for commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dear Alberta Motor and Transportation Association:

Dear truck drivers:

CTA News Release: The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed today by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial transportation industry has been in the spotlight as drivers continue to get important goods, such as groceries and medical supplies where they need to go.

The AMTA will be releasing a weekly industry update survey for Carriers in order to get a sense of how industry is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dealing with work refusals during the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered from both points of view: the employer and employee.