Big Ideas for Economic Renewal Depend on Trucking & Logistics

In a recent op‑ed by Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter, it’s argued that Canada’s ambitious internal trade reforms and major infrastructure projects will fall short unless the trucking sector is strengthened. The federal One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C‑5) aims to remove trade barriers and boost exports, but its success hinges on an industry already facing chronic labor shortages.

Trucking HR projections indicate 40,400 vacant positions by 2030, threatening the flow of goods that comprise over 75% of intranational freight volume. The piece underscores that policy won’t matter unless there are qualified drivers and logistics staff ready to execute it.

Source: Truck News (iPolitics op‑ed by Angela Splinter), published July 10, 2025