Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the upcoming Nov. 4 budget will crack down on the “Driver Inc.” trucking industry scheme, which aims to undercut competition by avoiding tax obligations.
“Budget 2025 is cracking down on Driver Inc., closing loopholes, making our roads safer, and standing up for drivers and businesses that play by the rules,” Champagne said in an Oct. 30 statement.
Driver Inc. refers to a practice wherein operators hire workers as independent contractors instead of employees, allowing them to avoid payroll taxes, benefits, overtime, and workplace protections. Industry experts have warned that the rapid spread of such business practices let operators drive down wages and safety standards, threatening the trucking industry’s wages and road safety….