IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF SASKATCHEWAN Uniform rules will improve efficiency for trucking industry WINTER 2011 : ADVERTISERS s this 2012 Don’t mis rtunity! special oppo Gill Contact Dave 1 866-985-979 an.ca david @ kelm Buyers’ Guide Regulations are being streamlined for large commercial vehicles travelling across the boundaries of the three westernmost provinces. Under the New West Partnership trade agreement, the governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan agreed to have consistent regulations and policies governing the operation of large transport trucks, without compromising safety. Uniform rules about the size and weights of vehicles and other aspects of trucking operations will come into effect July 1, allowing trucks to operate more efficiently between provinces. The provinces will continue to work together on future changes to ensure that, as much as possible, one set of rules will apply from the eastern border of Sas- katchewan and across Alberta to the coast of British Columbia. During consultations with the trucking industry over the last year, other opportu- nities for streamlining the regulations were put forward, and the provinces will now work towards achieving these changes by July 2012. “Export goods produced in western Canada are being trucked on the high- ways between our provinces every day,” Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastruc- ture Minister Jim Reiter said. “Through the New West Partnership our three prov- inces will now have consistent trucking regulations to allow for a more seamless flow of goods, with less red tape and lower costs for shippers, which ultimately leads to a more attractive investment climate.” The New West Partnership Trade Agreement is a commitment among the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to eliminate barriers to trade, labour mobility and investment. For more information, visit http://www. newwestpartnership.ca/. MANITOBA Due to the Provincial election on October 4, 2011, the Manitoba report is not available for this issue. 8 Can Highway news.indd 1 fall 2011 REturn to Table of contents 3/4/11 2:21:11