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Coming to Alberta Feb 19: THRC launches first in series of national Workforce Bootcamps
OTTAWA, ON (January 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada has kicked off 2026 with a new travelling Workforce Bootcamp series designed to deliver regional labour market intelligence, practical insights, fast-paced learning, real-world examples and peer discussion directly to...
Western Canada Highway News – Winter 2025 Edition
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In Memoriam: Russel Sokil
September 23, 1935 - December 14, 2025 Russel Sokil Obituary In Loving Memory of Russel Sokil September 23, 1935 – December 14, 2025. We are saddened to announce that Russel Sokil passed away peacefully at his home in Parksville, Vancouver Island on Sunday, December...
Trucking job openings continue to cool as hiring slows in Q3 2025
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) data that became available this week show the downward trend in job openings in the truck transportation sector continued through the third quarter of 2025. This week’s numbers show that job openings, as well as the percentage of total...
WCB Annual Return Article
Employers: The last day to file your annual return is February 28 If you are an employer with workers, you are required to fill out a WCB annual return. Submitting accurate information ensures you pay the correct premium amount. This includes: ...
BC Flood Update
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the federal government’s decision to lift the T4A enforcement moratorium, a key commitment from Budget 2025 aimed at curbing tax evasion linked to the Driver Inc. and PSB-model schemes. Beginning with the 2025 tax year, trucking businesses must report service payments over $500 on T4A slips, strengthening oversight and restoring fairness for compliant fleets.
CTA leaders say this measure, along with a new CRA enforcement team will help eliminate underground practices that disadvantage law-abiding carriers and undermine Canada’s supply chain.
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T4A Enforcement Moratorium Lifted
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the federal government’s decision to lift the T4A enforcement moratorium, a key commitment from Budget 2025 aimed at curbing tax evasion linked to the Driver Inc. and PSB-model schemes. Beginning with the 2025 tax year, trucking businesses must report service payments over $500 on T4A slips, strengthening oversight and restoring fairness for compliant fleets.
CTA leaders say this measure, along with a new CRA enforcement team will help eliminate underground practices that disadvantage law-abiding carriers and undermine Canada’s supply chain.
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COR & SECOR ANNUAL CUTOFF
Audit Submission Cutoff Date: January 21, 2026. Audit End Date: No later than December 31, 2025. All activities must be completed by: December 31, 2025 Please ensure all SECOR/COR audit activities are fully completed before December...
AMTA December 2025 Driver of the Month: Baron Smith XTL Transport Inc. (Airdrie AB)
Bio Submitted Baron started in trucking as a young man, delivering soft drinks to provide for himself and support his mother after his father passed away. But what kept him in the driver’s seat was the variety. Every day brings different challenges, from the equipment...
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