Canada: Transport

The Government of Canada has launched its highly anticipated Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate the development, testing, production and procurement of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Plus tôt cette année, dans notre bulletin intitulé « À quoi ressemblera 2026 dans le secteur de l’aviation au Canada », nous avons mentionné que 2026 deviendrait probablement une année déterminante pour la planification fiscale dans le secteur canadien de l’aviation d’affaires. Les événements récents semblent confirmer cette prévision.

Earlier this year, in our What to Expect for 2026 in the Aviation Sector in Canada bulletin, we noted that 2026 would likely become a defining year for tax planning in the Canadian business aviation sector. Recent developments appear to confirm that prediction

It’s that time of year. Summer is here, and it seems like everyone in Ontario is taking full advantage of the beautiful weather. There is no better place to be than Ontario in the summertime. But all of the summer fun comes with some added risks. Cycling can be dangerous (please wear a helmet!).

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.

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

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

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

Une enquête récente a révélé une pratique consistant à autoriser à plusieurs reprises des transporteurs présentant des lacunes en matière de sécurité à participer au Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires...