Enforcement of mandatory electronic logging devices for Canadian carriers
Transport Canada has reaffirmed the June 12, 2021 rollout of Canada’s electronic logging device (“ELD”) mandate, but with a “progressive enforcement period” lasting up to 1 year. On June 12, 2019, Transport Canada published amendments to the Commercial Vehicle Drivers […]
Transporting cannabis within Canada as a common carrier
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, and the growing industry resulting from the recent expansion of products containing cannabis that can now be legally sold (e.g. edibles and topicals) discussions regarding the circumstances under which these regulated products can […]
The Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA): Increasing accountability and transparency
In a recent MT Cybersecurity Blog, we discussed Bill C-11, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (the “CPPA”), which was introduced on November 17, 2020, by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry with the aim of modernizing federal privacy law […]
MTO survey on adoption of mandatory electronic logging devices for Ontario carriers
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is conducting a survey to obtain opinions on the implementation of a mandatory requirement for motor carriers who only operate in Ontario to start using electronic logging devices (ELD). The survey is open until December […]
CBSA Interim Turnaround Policy expiring November 2, 2020
Highway carriers engaged in cross-border operations should be aware that the Interim Turnaround Policy (the “Policy”) implemented by the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) will expire as of 11:59pm P.T. on November 2, 2020, as set out in Customs Notice […]
Ad Standards releases 2019 ad complaints and disputes report
Ad Standards Canada (“Ad Standards”) recently published its report regarding ad complaints and disputes that it received in 2019. This article provides an overview and highlights the trends from 2019. Competitor complaints addressed misleading superiority and ranking claims. On the […]
How to avoid the pitfalls when buying a trucking business
Trucknews.com blog
The process for buying a trucking company is not identical to the purchase and sale of other types of companies. There are different considerations to be mindful of, and pitfalls that can occur without the proper due diligence. Read the […]
New safety guidance for commercial vehicle operations during COVID-19
Transport Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada have collaborated to produce safety guidance for the further protection of drivers and employees working in commercial vehicle operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The document […]
On the front line: Keeping supply chains moving despite COVID-19
Canada’s supply chains must continue to move across the country and around the world, and our clients in the transportation and logistics industries are on the front line in this endeavour. We salute their efforts, recognizing that they face unprecedented […]
COVID-19: Exemptions: Hours of services TDG Quebec spring thaw weight restrictions
This bulletin is being written in line with the rapidly changing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to provide a high level overview of the recent developments in order to assist our transportation and logistics clients better understand […]
