MONTREAL, Quebec — The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) brought together more than 600 transportation and logistics professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders at a sold-out National Industry Appreciation & Information Session, marking one of the largest recent gatherings of Canada’s trucking sector. The event convened stakeholders from Québec and Ontario for focused discussions on supply chain resilience, operational realities, safety, and the evolving needs of Canada’s transportation industry. Keynote speaker Frank Baylis, former Member of Parliament, emphasized the foundational role of trucking in the national economy. …Federal and provincial leaders underscored the importance of collaboration between government and industry stakeholders. The symposium featured two solution-focused panels addressing: Managing Risk, Costs & Growth in Trucking: Insurance, Financing, AI & data-driven insights; and Building a Safer Trucking Industry – Maintenance, Responsibility & Practical Solutions.