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Quebec’s New Truck Licence Transfer Rules: What Ontario Carriers Need To Do Now
Ontario commercial truck drivers with less than two years of heavy-truck experience must now pass a practical road test administered by Quebec's SAAQ before transferring their licence to operate heavy vehicles in the province. This new requirement follows fatal collisions and an Ontario Auditor General audit that exposed significant gaps in training standards and provider oversight. Carriers operating across the border need to factor these requirements into workforce planning, recruitment timelines, and dis
Canada Transport
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Nouvelles règles québécoises sur l’échange des permis de conduire de véhicules lourds : quelles sont les mesures à prendre par les transporteurs ontariens
Ontario truck drivers with less than two years of commercial heavy vehicle experience must now pass a practical road test administered by Quebec's SAAQ before exchanging their license to drive commercial heavy vehicles in the province. This new requirement follows a series of collisions involving heavy trucks in Quebec and a May 2026 audit revealing significant gaps in Ontario's training standards and oversight of providers. Carriers operating across the Ontario-Quebec border must now factor these requireme
Canada Transport
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Private Investment In Canadian Airports: A New Chapter On The Horizon
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 15, 2026, that the federal government will open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment through long-term concession arrangements. Speaking at the inaugural investment summit, Prime Minister Carney outlined a vision to unlock new capital and operational expertise while retaining public ownership of the underlying land and assets.
Canada Transport
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Gowling WLG
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Quebec’s New Truck Licence Transfer Rules: What Ontario Carriers Need To Do Now
Ontario commercial truck drivers with less than two years of heavy-truck experience must now pass a practical road test administered by Quebec's SAAQ before transferring their licence to operate heavy vehicles in the province. This new requirement follows fatal collisions and an Ontario Auditor General audit that exposed significant gaps in training standards and provider oversight. Carriers operating across the border need to factor these requirements into workforce planning, recruitment timelines, and dis
Canada Transport
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Nouvelles règles québécoises sur l’échange des permis de conduire de véhicules lourds : quelles sont les mesures à prendre par les transporteurs ontariens
Ontario truck drivers with less than two years of commercial heavy vehicle experience must now pass a practical road test administered by Quebec's SAAQ before exchanging their license to drive commercial heavy vehicles in the province. This new requirement follows a series of collisions involving heavy trucks in Quebec and a May 2026 audit revealing significant gaps in Ontario's training standards and oversight of providers. Carriers operating across the Ontario-Quebec border must now factor these requireme
Canada Transport
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Miller Thomson LLP
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Aviation

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Private Investment In Canadian Airports: A New Chapter On The Horizon
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 15, 2026, that the federal government will open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment through long-term concession arrangements. Speaking at the inaugural investment summit, Prime Minister Carney outlined a vision to unlock new capital and operational expertise while retaining public ownership of the underlying land and assets.
Canada Transport
GW
Gowling WLG
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Cleared For Disclosure: Confidentiality Of Air Passenger Complaints Filed With The Canadian Transportation Agency
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision has struck down blanket confidentiality rules governing Canada's air passenger complaint resolution process, finding they violate constitutional freedom of expression. The ruling distinguishes between protected mediation communications and adjudicative records, requiring that decisions and orders issued by Complaint Resolution Officers be made public.
Canada Transport
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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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Technology Trends Impacting The Transportation Industry
Technology is transforming the transportation industry, creating both opportunities and risks for businesses navigating digital supply chains, AI integration, and cybersecurity threats. As regulatory frameworks struggle to keep pace with emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles and IoT sensors, transportation companies must strategically balance innovation with comprehensive risk management across contracts, data privacy, and operational security.
Canada Transport
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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MASS Code Takes Effect July 1, 2026
The International Maritime Organization has adopted a groundbreaking regulatory framework for autonomous shipping that will reshape maritime operations. This analysis examines the four-tiered MASS Code system, from automated decision-support to fully autonomous vessels, and explores how Canada's existing oversight policies may inform future adoption. Critical questions remain about liability allocation, insurance coverage, and the applicability of traditional maritime law when human decision-makers are remo
Canada Transport
GR
Gardiner Roberts LLP
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