Current state of the law regarding cellphones while driving

Since the replacement of section 439.1 of the Highway Safety Code by section 443.1, we have seen the important concern of the Quebec legislature to overcome the problem of distracted driving, particularly with regard to the use of cell phones. Indeed, this new article is more restrictive than its predecessor and its non-compliance leads to more severe penalties.

The Canadian federal election of 2019 will be held on October 21 to elect members of the Parliament of Canada. The date of October 21 is determined by the Canada Elections Act ("Act") which provides for fixed election dates. 

Under section 2 of the Tobacco Control Act ("Act"), no person shall smoke or use an electronic cigarette and any other device of that nature in, without limitation, the following indoor locations:

Transition énergétique Québec launched the Transportez vert Program in 2019 to help businesses, municipalities and public bodies implement actions that reduce the fuel consumption of their vehicles and, consequently, their GHG emissions.

The objective of this component is to promote the use of technologies to improve energy efficiency while reducing GHG emissions in the transportation of people (long distance and school) and goods. As part of the program, the term "technology" includes vehicles, conversion sets, antirust or any other relevant technology.

Last July, the Société de l 'assurance automobile du Québec ("SAAQ") informed us, in a Relayeur publication, that it was now possible for owners and operators of heavy Quebec vehicles, doing business outside of the province of Quebec, to obtain upon request their PEVL file status in English.

During the month of April 2019, the Federation of Bus Transporters (FTA) and the school transportation sector of the Federation of Public Service Employees of the CSN (FEESP-CSN) decided to engage in a to act on violence in the school bus sector.
 

Reminder of your rights and obligations in a chartered transport

Me Sarah Routhier • Me Pierre-Olivier Ménard Dumas

Some weeks have already passed since the end of the classes and the beginning of the summer period. And who says summer, says charter transport! It is therefore a good time to review its main rights and obligations under the Bus Transportation Regulations ("Regulations") as a carrier or bus driver for this type of movement.

In the middle of the summer, demand for shuttle services is increasing and, as a result, requests for subscription licenses. In fact, the Regulation respecting bus transportation states that:

Ms. Lydia Massimiani, project manager at Camo-route, recently presented the Guide INTERNATIONAL RECRUIT - EMPLOYER ROADMAP developed by Camo-route. The guide, which will be regularly updated, is available on the website (French only).

(LCP) The provisions of the Act to introduce a single rate of school taxation applicable to all school boards will come into force in less than two weeks, July 1, with some exceptions.

After extensive industry consultation and after more than two years of waiting, the Regulations Amending the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations ("Regulations") were published on June 12 in the Canada Gazette. Canada Part II, which will be effective from June 2021.

On June 28, the Bus Carriers Federation rewarded the efforts of carriers members and their partners during the 31st safety campaign that took place from February 4 to 15, 2019. Prices Did you see me? are presented annually at the Federation Conference to those who have distinguished themselves by the quality, originality and relevance of their prevention activities in their region.

The annual bus drivers' meeting was held under the theme "Trends + alternatives = Dare! ", at the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu. Golf, conferences, Annual General Meeting and the traditional "tailgate" was on the menu for this 6th Congress of the Federation.

From June 27 to 28, the Bus Carriers Federation congress was held in the magnificent region of Charlevoix. Conferences, panel discussions and the general assembly of members were on the menu for this 6th annual meeting.

Vous avez jusqu’au 30 juin prochain pour confirmer votre renouvellement auprès de votre mutuelle de prévention, mais n’êtes plus satisfait des services et des taux?

Vous ne faites pas partie d’un regroupement d’employeurs et désirez vous joindre à une mutuelle florissante?

Vous désirez prendre en main la gestion de la prévention des risques de maladies et de blessures dans votre entreprise ainsi que la gestion des réclamations?

Unionized carriers, whose collective agreement provides for a number of non-working days and paid at least as much as that provided below, in addition to the National Holiday, must refer to the latter.