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Govt of Canada Announces Funding for New Green Freight Program and ZEV Awareness Initiative

Govt of Canada Announces Funding for New Green Freight Program and ZEV Awareness Initiative

Dec 02, 2022 | Government

(TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2022) – Transport Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), today announced...

10 Paid Sick Days

10 Paid Sick Days for Federally Regulated Employees

Nov 30, 2022 | Government

Effective today, December 1, 2022, Bill C-3 requires all federally regulated employers (interprovincial/international carriers) to provide their employees with 10...

10 Paid Sick Days for Federally Regulated Employees

10 Paid Sick Days for Federally Regulated Employees

Nov 30, 2022 | Government

Effective today, December 1, 2022, Bill C-3 requires all federally regulated employers (interprovincial/international carriers) to provide their employees with 10...

Federal Government Approves Saskatchewan's Output-Based Performance Standards Program

Federal Government Approves Saskatchewan's Output-Based Performance Standards Program

Nov 22, 2022 | Carbon Tax, Government, Saskatchewan

On November 22nd the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the federal government approved Saskatchewan’s industry carbon pricing plan, effective January...

  CTA Calls on Feds to Action Task Force Recommendations and Prioritize Supply Chain Stability

CTA Calls on Feds to Action Task Force Recommendations and Prioritize Supply Chain Stability

Nov 03, 2022 | Government, Supply Chain

(TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022) – CTA is echoing calls for the Government of Canada to slow the implementation of Bill...

2022 Speech From the Throne: Growth That Works for Everyone

2022 Speech From the Throne: Growth That Works for Everyone

Oct 27, 2022 | Government, Saskatchewan

A new session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly opened today with the Speech from the Throne, delivered by Lieutenant Governor...

Saskatchewan Leads Canada in Export Growth

Saskatchewan Leads Canada in Export Growth

Oct 06, 2022 | Construction, Economy, Government, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's economy remains strong, with Statistics Canada reporting today that merchandise exports increased by 54.7 per cent in August 2022...

Reducing Red Tape For Oil Service Rigs

Reducing Red Tape For Oil Service Rigs

Sep 15, 2022 | Government, Red Tape, Saskatchewan

The governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta, along with industry stakeholders, have secured a regulation exemption from Ottawa that will allow...

Federal Minister Clarifies Sept. 19 Holiday Requirements

Federal Minister Clarifies Sept. 19 Holiday Requirements

Sep 14, 2022 | Government, News Releases

"September 19, 2022 will be a holiday for federal government employees. It will be a day of mourning for the...

STA: Saskatchewan is short about 3,000 truck drivers

STA: Saskatchewan is short about 3,000 truck drivers

Sep 08, 2022 | Careers, Driver Shortage, Government, Supply Chain

"Trucking companies are still facing challenges in their ability to attract labour. Driver shortages right across the country continue to...

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