Summary compiled by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC.
The information provided below is a summary of guidance published by each of the Canadian Provinces and Territories regarding their approaches to enforcement of the new electronic logging device regulations that went into effect June 12, 2021 in Canada. The information includes their approaches to enforcement on intra and extra-provincial motor carriers, as well as relevant web sites and contact information if available. This information was compiled from information listed on each province or territory’s website available December 1, 2022, has been confirmed with CCMTA, and constitutes the latest information available at the time.
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Province/ Territory |
Extra-provincial carriers |
Intra-provincial carriers |
Enforcement |
More info |
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Alberta |
Adopts Federal regulation by reference. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required at this time. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. Full enforcement, with penalties begins January 1, 2023. |
403‑755‑6111 |
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British Columbia |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023 assuming they have regulations in place. Regulations have not been implemented as of publication date. |
ELDs not currently required. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
250‑952‑0576 |
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Manitoba |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs required beginning December 12, 2021. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
Verbal and written warnings since December 12, 2021 for all carriers. Full enforcement, with penalties begins January 1, 2023. |
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Newfoundland & Labrador |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required at this time. A grace period is expected when regulations implemented. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
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Nova Scotia |
January 1, 2023 assuming they have regulations in place. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required at this time. Anticipated in January of 2024. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
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Nunavut |
No ELDs required. |
No ELDs Required. |
N/A |
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Ontario |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs required as of June 12, 2022. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. Bus drivers not subject until July 1, 2023 |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
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Prince Edward Island |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required intra-provincially due to 160 km exemption area. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
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Quebec |
Not required until regulations are in place, expected some time after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required at this time. |
Education and awareness only. |
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Saskatchewan |
Adopts Federal regulation by reference. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
ELDs not required at this time. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
844‑754‑4929 |
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Yukon |
Adopts Federal regulation by reference. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
867‑667‑5066 |
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New Brunswick |
Adopts Federal regulation by reference. No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
No penalties until after January 1, 2023. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
Aaron Butler 506‑624‑5592 |
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Northwest Territories |
January of 2023 once they adopt regulations. No penalties until after regs in place. |
January of 2023 once they adopt regulations. No penalties until after regs in place. |
Education and awareness only until January 1, 2023. |
Keith Bonnetrouge 867‑984‑3291 |