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$5.6M Highway 21 bypass in Unity, SK nearing completion
Aug 18, 2022 | Construction, Government, Highways, Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that a $5.6 million bypass for Highway 21 at Unity is nearing completion.
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Saskatchewan Grants Ukrainian Newcomers with Eligibility for Employer-Driven Training
Aug 18, 2022 | Careers, Drivers, Government
The Government of Saskatchewan today announced it will allow all temporary residents arriving under Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)...
Federal government commits up to $150,000 per Class 8 Electric truck
Aug 10, 2022 | Economy, Government, Technology
Canada’s federal government says it will invest $550 million over the next four years to offset about half the price...
Transport challenges continue to haunt ag sector
Jul 28, 2022 | Advocacy, COVID-19, Drivers, Driver Shortage, Government, MELT, Supply Chain
Labour shortages in the rail and trucking industries remain a major hurdle for the successful movement of products.
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CRA Admits Losing Over $23B a Year in Unpaid Taxes
Jun 30, 2022 | Business Operations, Compliance, Government
The federal government is letting $23.4 billion a year in uncollected taxes escape into the underground economy, Canada Revenue Agency’s...
Bill C-3: An Act to Amend the Criminal and Canada Labour Code
Jun 29, 2022 | Business Operations, Compliance, Government
Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, received Royal Assent as of December...
Sask. Trucking Association wants vaccine mandates lifted at land borders
Jun 17, 2022 | Business Operations, Compliance, Cross Border, Government, News Releases
The vaccination mandate at the Canada-U.S. border came into effect in January, causing a major backlash among trucking groups and...
Bill C-3: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and Canada Labour Code
Jun 09, 2022 | Business Operations, Government, Labour Code
Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, received Royal Assent as of December...
STA Executive Director takes home Women of Distinction Award
May 30, 2022 | Business Operations, Government, News Releases, Saskatchewan, Supply Chain, Women in Trucking
Regina, SK: Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) Executive Director, Susan Ewart was named a 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction...
Employment, Residency and Jobs for Ukrainians in Canada
May 25, 2022 | Business Operations, Driver Shortage, Government, Saskatchewan, TFWs
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine is close to entering its fourth month, more and more Ukrainians are looking to...
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