7,000 cargo loaders at roughly 30 B.C. ports began striking on Canada Day and were on strike for 13 days. Mediation and an agreement were reached, but workers returned to the picket lines after the Workers’ Union rejected a tentative agreement. Here is an overview and expected timelines.

Transport Canada has advised CAAR that there could be possible delays in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Services.  

CN and CP have moved a lot of grain this season—but could they do better?

The Canadian National & and Canadian Pacific railroads have each said they are well-positioned to move Canadian ag products during the 2022-23 winter season. So how are they doing?

Earlier this year Fertilizer Canada applied for an Hours of Service exemption permit in Manitoba for carriers transporting anhydrous ammonia intra-provincially, with the same terms as the federal exemption permit that FC has held since 2011. 

As global fertilizer supply tightens, countries look to Canada to help fill the void.

As you may know, effective January 15 the requirements for truckers entering Canada has been changed. 

Since 2011, as a result of Fertilizer Canada’s engagement with the federal and provincial governments, anhydrous ammonia carriers transporting anhydrous ammonia or UAN fertilizer have been able to operate under an ‘Hours of Service’ exemption from Transport Canada.

CAAR has received official certification from Transport Canada and is now recognized as an official training organization. Online training courses offered by CAAR will also be updated to that reflect the CSA's recent changes.