Image: City of Toronto Timely justice is one of the hallmarks of a free and democratic society In a decision which will be welcomed by professional drivers, Canadians’ Charter right to a speedy trial applies in traffic court, Blacklock’s Reporter wrote on July 23rd.
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“It’s spectacular – it looks like the inside of a piano” The two sides of the Gordie Howe International Bridge were connected on June 11, 2024. “It’s spectacular to look at,” says Michigan resident Pete Hedemark. “You can see it
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Photo: Public Service Alliance of Canada Friday strike date may be off The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have reached a tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers at CBSA, avoiding potential job action at Canada’s borders. “Our
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Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria officially opened the new $30 million inspection station near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Photo: @PrabSarkaria Industry pleased Minister is returning after Cabinet shuffle Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria retained his portfolio in the Cabinet shuffle announced by Premier Doug Ford on June 6th. However, Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam was moved to become Associate Minister of
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Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge Photo: Detroit Historical Society The Public Service Alliance of Canada has posted the following information to its website along with a letter to “industry stakeholders:” “As a strike by over 9,000 CBSA personnel looms across the country, PSAC has written to transportation industry stakeholders
Read MoreThis week’s very sad Guest Contribution is from a Trucking professional who does not wish to be identified. “The Humbolt driver did not fail alone. Someone granted him a commercial Truck driver’s license – he passed the test. “And someone
Read More Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria officially opened the new $30 million inspection station near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Photo: @PrabSarkaria “Comprehensive review of commercial driver training” announced with Bill 197 Ontario “plans to lead a comprehensive review of commercial driver training,” it announced on May 16th as part of the The Safer Roads and Communities Act, Bill 197. If passed,
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Screengrab from Councillor Stephen Holyday's remarks on Micromobility vehicles. Image: YouTube Toronto Council’s debate on the issue of “Micromobility” vehicles is generating a ferocious debate. Above, Stephen Holyday used a Transport Canada video as part of his presentation.
Read More Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge Photo: Detroit Historical Society “A rushed system deployed to solve a non-existent problem“ In a May 22 news release, the Government of Canada announced that it has amended the Order that brings into force the final legislative changes for the Canada Border Services Agency
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