Seaker Law - Transportation Law
Government & regulatory law matters
Seaker Law will support your operations in navigating relevant government and regulatory matters.
- Highway Traffic Act (HTA) matters;
- Canadian Transportation Act (CTA) matters;
- Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (DGTA) matters;
- Ministry of Transportation Act (MTA) matters;
- Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) matters;
- Ministry of Labour matters and inspections;
- Ministry audit compliance;
- Procurement bids and tenders with the Federal and Provincial government;
- Partners in Protection (PIP) applications;
- Electronic logging devices (ELD) compliance and e-logging.
Employment and contractor law
Seaker Law will assist you in navigating you HR and employment law needs for your operation.
- HR assistance and integration;
- Employment contracts;
- Owner operators and contractors;
- Hiring, job postings, offers;
- Terminations, with or without cause;
- Employment Standards Act and/or Canada Labour Code navigation as relevant;
- Privacy and monitoring policies;
- Health and safety policies.
Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) maintenance
Your CVOR is the backbone of your operation. Ensure it is maintained with Seaker Law. We will further assist with any mattes related to CVOR points. From assisting with electronic logging devices (ELD) compliance and e-logging, to appearing for you in matters and hearings pertaining to CVOR points, Seaker Law is experienced and capable to assist with your essential CVOR portfolio.
Provide us with your CVOR record on a monthly basis and we can review what may be re-opened and appealed
Corporate matters, negotiation and transaction assistance
Seaker Law believes in integrating legal expertise with your company's executive and managerial decision making systems. As such, we can provide valuable assistance in:
- Corporate structuring, incorporations, management of ownership, by-laws, minutes, books and records, subsidiaries and shares;
- Contract negotiation;
- Lease negotiation;
- Purchase and sale transaction assistance;
- General Services Agreement (GSA) drafting and/or negotiation;
- Immigration for employee and/or personal needs
- Free and Secure Trade applications (FAST) for Canadian and US drivers
- NEXUS applications for Canadian and US residents, citizens
Litigation matters
Seaker Lawyers have experience in the Superior Court of Justice, various Tribunals and the Small Claims Court. Your transportation business may be privy to matters in all of these and more juristic venues, and we can help.
- Small Claims Court matters;
- Superior Court matters;
- Tribunals;
- Summons for impoundment;
- Re-opening and appealing CVOR convictions
Cross border matters
The Seaker Law team has US Licensed Lawyers available to assist you with cross border matters and regulatory navigation.