Driver examiners dispute with province over privatization leads to walkouts
Albertans looking to take a driving test may run into some delays over the coming weeks.
Dozens of examiners with the Certified Driver Examiners Association (CDEA) have begun withdrawing their availability for driver examinations over the next two weeks, or until further notice, due to an ongoing dispute with the provincial government.
On July 10, 2018, Minister of Transportation Brian Mason announced plans for the province to take over the training, testing and oversight of all drivers, particularly those in the commercial trucking industry.
The industry has been privatized in Alberta since 1993.