With growing concerns about affordability, standard of living and health care, Canadians are increasingly unwilling to pay more to advance electrification as part of the energy transition. On February 15th, Innovative Research Group released a new online poll of 2,185
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Despite Uber's announcement of a deal with the union selected by Uber in 2022, Toronto drivers protested on February 14th. Image: RDAO
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver rideshare drivers planning to protest parade On Wednesday, February 14, Gig Workers around the globe are rallying in solidarity and collective action. In Toronto, workers are expected to gather at Toronto City’s Hall’s south lawn at 9am
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Ridefair's report cover highlights the business rideshare has diverted from the TTC. Image: RideFair
Uber’s proposed Provincial policy is a poverty trap, not a gig work solution, say Ridefair, RDAO On February 12th, 2024, Ridefair Toronto and the Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario (RDAO) released a report titled “Legislated Poverty” to address Uber’s deceptive
Read More(TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2024) — Truck drivers move Canada’s economy, and their voices need to be heard when decision makers consider infrastructure improvements and highway safety. The calls to improve highway safety in Canada are getting increasingly louder and the Canadian
Read MoreSafety, profitability, technology at 31st annual event The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is encouraging industry members to take “a quantum leap into the future,” at its February 29th conference, says president Philip Fletcher. “We selected the date,
Read MoreTORONTO: The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has created a new free online course about the right to freedom of expression and Canada’s constitution that is available for members of the public. The course is available at theccf.ca/learn, and includes a series of
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New York Taxi Workers Alliance, and Uber and Lyft drivers from across New York City. Photo: Letitia James
(January 18th) New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), and Uber and Lyft drivers from across New York City to announce new details of her office’s historic $328 million settlements with Uber and
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Attendees took advantage of the Freedom Convoy to express many of their thoughts and emotions. Photo: Donna Laframboise
Some activities are actually criminal On January 15, 2024, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) released a statement explaining that freedom of speech has limits. The statement reads: “The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) continues to work to ensure a safe environment
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Instructors and trainees at a training session. This crash-response vehicle could theoretically be driven by a brand-new "G" license driver. Photo: DriverVerified
Insurers welcome supplementary training January 15, 2024 — Ontario’s first “Heavy-G” class driver training program has been launched by the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and Driver Verified. The new program has been designed to meet the needs
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