Truck Driver Entry-Level Training Certification
Partially Implemented
Labour Mobility
Deadline: No date set
Launch Date: No date set
Timeline
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
May 29, 2019
Under Negotiation
Sep 1, 2022
Agreement Reached
Sep 14, 2025
Partially Implemented
Today
Summary
The agreement sets out minimum standards for commercial truck driver entry-level training across Canada to support national reciprocity and road safety. Once implemented, a truck driver’s ELT will be the minimum training credential accepted by driver licensing authorities across Canada, saving the driver and the sponsoring company time and money while upholding high safety standards.
Description
Introduced via the 2019-2020 RCT Work Plan. Reconciliation agreement reached 1 Sept 2022. Implementation ongoing. NB & QC newly implemented in 2026 (per 2026 Work Plan).
Jurisdiction Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Not Applicable | |
| Alberta | Complete | |
| British Columbia | Complete | |
| Manitoba | Complete | |
| New Brunswick | Complete | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Complete | |
| Northwest Territories | Complete | |
| Nova Scotia | Aware | |
| Nunavut | Declined | |
| Ontario | Complete | |
| Prince Edward Island | Aware | |
| Quebec | Complete | |
| Saskatchewan | Complete | |
| Yukon | Implementing |
Agreement History
Under Negotiation
May 29, 2019
Agreement Reached
Sep 1, 2022
Partially Implemented
Sep 14, 2025
Created: Sep 14, 2025
Updated: May 11, 2026