On February 12, 2025, a motion regarding “Driver Inc.” was introduced at the Québec National Assembly by Monsef Derraji, Liberal MNA for Nelligan and Official Opposition Critic for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, in collaboration with Étienne Grandmont, Québec Solidaire MNA for Taschereau, Joël Arseneau, Parti Québécois MNA for Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Marie-Claude Nichols, Independent MNA for Vaudreuil.
This motion aimed to draw attention to the widespread use of the so-called “Driver Inc.” scheme in Québec’s trucking industry and its consequences on road safety:
“That this practice, in which an employer claims that its drivers are not employees but rather incorporated workers, is being used by these employers to avoid payroll deductions such as the Québec Pension Plan, CNESST contributions, and other levies like group insurance.”
“That the Assembly is concerned about the impact of this practice on road safety, given that many of these drivers are not accustomed to Québec’s winter driving conditions and may find themselves involved in road accidents.”
“That the Assembly declares this practice constitutes unfair competition against companies that fully comply with Québec’s legislative and regulatory payroll contribution requirements.”
“That, finally, the Assembly calls on the CAQ government to quickly consider legislative amendments to counter the Driver Inc. practice.”
The motion on “Driver Inc.” was unanimously adopted, with 105 votes in favor, none against, and no abstentions. The adoption of this motion sends a clear message to the government about the urgency of addressing the Driver Inc. scheme.
Although not legally binding, this motion could push the National Assembly to consider legislative measures to better regulate the trucking industry, ensure fair competition, and improve road safety. It now remains to be seen whether the government will respond to this call by proposing concrete reforms.
