Source: Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Montreal — Construction of the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge reached major milestones in 2025, marking a pivotal year for this key infrastructure project connecting Montreal and Vaudreuil-Dorion via Highway 40. Over the past year, significant progress has been made on both the westbound and eastbound structures, reflecting steady momentum on the site. Major construction milestones All 233 foundation piles required for both bridge structures have

Source: Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) As Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) continues its examination of the Driver Inc model, concerns are no longer confined within Canadian borders. According to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) , the U.S. government is increasingly alarmed by unsafe and unlawful practices among some Canadian trucking fleets. U.S. diplomats raise safety and security concerns In commen

Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry celebrates excellence Source: APTA Moncton, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) proudly hosted its 2025 Annual Industry Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and leadership within Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry. Held at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, the event brought together industry leaders, transportation professionals, and valued partners to honour individuals whose dedicati

Source: Contrans–Laidlaw A major step forward to strengthen workforce development in the transportation sector Contrans and Laidlaw have officially announced the creation of a new joint Recruitment Center dedicated to all hiring activities related to both organizations across Québec. This unified structure aims to streamline candidate intake, highlight opportunities across multiple divisions, and strengthen visibility in an increasingly competitive labour market. The followin

Source: Sean Duffy U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that thousands of truck drivers have been placed out-of-service in 2025 for failing to meet federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. In a social media post on December 10, 2025, Duffy stated that 9,500 drivers were removed from service this year for “failing to speak our national language — ENGLISH.” The figure aligns closely with federal roadside inspection data. A long-standing rule rev

Source: TotalEnergies Paris, December 8, 2025 — TotalEnergies SE marked an important milestone today as its ordinary shares officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker TTE . This listing replaces the company’s former American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), streamlining its North American market presence. On October 30, 2025 , TotalEnergies announced the termination of its ADR program and confirmed that each ADR would be converted into one N

Source: ACC/CTA The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the federal government for swiftly fulfilling its Budget 2025 promise to lift the moratorium on T4A enforcement—ushering in a pivotal era of tax compliance and fairness in the trucking industry. “ Promises made; promises kept, ” said CTA Chair Greg Arndt. “ The trucking industry thanks Minister of National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne and Secretary of State Wayne Long for their leadership and commitment

Source: OTA This week’s passage of the federal budget marks a pivotal moment in the fight against tax evasion and driver misclassification in Canada’s trucking industry. The measures introduced provide new enforcement tools and renewed hope for truck drivers and compliant carriers long affected by the widespread abuse of the Driver Inc model. “Budget 2025 makes firm commitments and adopts the strategies needed to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the

Source: Ontario Trucking Association The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging Minister of Labour David Piccini to show the same decisive leadership he demonstrated in the Skilled Trades Immigration Stream and temporarily suspend the trucking industry’s access to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) . The association warns that the program is currently exposed to widespread fraud, labour exploitation, human trafficking risks, and unsafe practices that directly

Source: UAP UAP is pleased to announce the appointment of Alain Primeau as President , effective December 1st . With more than 20 years of experience within the company, Alain brings a strong strategic vision, deep market understanding, and highly respected leadership across Canada. A seasoned leader ready to drive UAP’s next chapter This appointment represents an important milestone as UAP continues to evolve and accelerates its initiatives ahead of its 100th anniversary .