Nothing to celebrate this National Trucking Week, say drivers

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Nothing to celebrate this National Trucking Week, say driversAuthor of the article:BRAMPTON, Ontario — On September 12, truck drivers will be calling out the Carney government’s response to rampant wage theft in trucking.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountNew measures to stop illegal employer violations of labour laws are misfiring, targeting and harming truck drivers while letting employers off the hook altogether. Drivers will be delivering this message at a rally and press conference outside of the office of John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour.Truck drivers play a crucial role in Canada’s economy, moving 90% of all consumer goods. National Trucking Week is about recognizing and appreciating the truck drivers who play an essential role in Canada’s economy and should be a key part of the government’s infrastructure strategy.“We’re here to say the best way to appreciate truck drivers is to stop wage theft, end misclassification, and hold employers accountable for following our labour laws,” says Karanveer Singh, a driver with Justice for Truck Drivers, and a speaker at the September 12 news conference.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try againSaturday, September 12, 2026Location: 1111 Albion Road, Etobicoke, M9V 1A9 (Outside the constituency office of John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North.)Truck drivers will be available onsite for commentTruck drivers comprise 17% of Canada’s federally-regulated workforce, and yet 85% of all confirmed Canada Labour Code violations have been filed by truck drivers against their employers.On September 12, at the news conference, drivers will share their stories about why federal government action to address these issues has been ineffective at best, and harmful to drivers at worst.Truck drivers are holding a similar action in Vancouver, and drivers across the country will be calling on their local MPs to take action.View source version on businesswire.com: For more information about the Brampton news conference, or to arrange an interview with truck drivers, please contact:Service Director for Labour Community Services of Peel and member of Justice for Truck Drivers, atFor more information about the Vancouver action, please contact:General Secretary for West Coast Trucking Association, atThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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