The Alberta Transportation traffic safety focus for the month of June is Commercial Vehicle Safety.

SWEETGRASS, Mont. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours due an agreement signed by Canada and the United States to extend the “essential only” travel restrictions through at least June 22, or until the Administration lifts the current travel restrictions.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed the day-to-day lives of truck drivers while choking off the types of affordable and healthy meal options available to them on the road, according to a coalition of trucking groups.

Via Alberta Government: On March 18, 2020, commercial and passenger road tests were suspended as part of the Government of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Road testing will resume when it is safe to do so.

Below is PQR related to the transportation of individuals requiring isolation due to COVID-19:

Due to COVID-19, extensions to motor vehicle documents were put in place by Service Alberta for documents expiring between March 17th and May 15th. This extension ends at midnight on May 15th and will not be extended.

On May 7, the Government of Alberta announced even more highway upgrades, adding to announcements made May 4, May 5 and May 6. These projects are part of the $2 billion that government announced on April 9 in response to the COVID-19 recession in order to create jobs.

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