Annual Meeting

Educational Sessions

We are pleased to offer Educational Sessions* as part of our 2025 Annual Meeting program. Subject matter experts will present on a variety of road safety initiatives including emerging issues our members are facing.  

The educational sessions will be held on Monday, June 9. 

11:00 - 12:00
Moving Towards a Red Seal Designation for Canada’s Commercial Trucking Industry

Description 
Commercial Trucking as a Skilled Trade in Canada? This session examines ongoing efforts to professionalize the trade, strengthen training programs, and improve road safety. Key topics include regulatory and compliance considerations, driver competency standards, instructor qualifications, and jurisdictional collaboration. Join the conversation on the future of trucking as a skilled profession.

13:30 - 15:00 
Automated and Connected Vehicles: From Testing to Deployment – Is Canada Ready?

Description
How prepared is Canada for the rapidly evolving landscape of automated and connected vehicles (AV/CVs)? This moderated panel will explore global developments, current research, provincial experiences, industry innovations, and the federal regulatory landscape. Panelists will discuss key opportunities, challenges, and the path forward for AV/CVs in Canada, while ensuring road safety remains a top priority in AV/CV deployment and regulation.

15:30 - 16:30
Addressing Impaired Driving: Insights from Research, Policy, and Community Engagement 

Description 
Impaired driving continues to be a leading factor of serious injuries and fatalities in Canada. This session will share research findings that can inform the road safety community to address the issue of impaired driving.

* Sessions subject to change 

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