This morning, the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, appeared before the House of Commons committee tasked with exploring concerns over the misclassification of truck drivers where she announced measures to restore fairness to the sector and ensure workers receive the benefits they deserve.

The announcement included:

$77 million over four years: Starting in 2026-27, to enhance compliance and enforcement activities
Ending the moratorium on T4A penalties: The Canada Revenue Agency to lift the moratorium on the penalties for failure to report fees for service transactions
Information sharing: Closer collaboration between government departments
Targeted measures: Additional steps to combat misclassification and ensure that employers and drivers follow the rules

“We applaud this announcement as a step toward a stable, sustainable sector essential to Canada’s economic performance, and look forward to working with the Government to ensure fair employment and a strong workforce,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada.