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Canada Oversize Overweight Electronic Permits

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Canada Oversize Overweight Electronic Permits

What is Canada Oversize Overweight Electronic Permits

Canada Oversize Overweight Electronic Permits: An electronic permit is a digital version of a government-issued authorization that allows a carrier to operate an oversize or overweight load or participate in a fuel tax (IFTA) or registration (IRP) program. It is usually a PDF or app-based file displayed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, eliminating the need for physical copies

Do I need an electronic travel permit?

Yes, if you’re operating in a jurisdiction that allows or requires digital display of permits, you must ensure that the permit is stored securely and is accessible at all times. For jurisdictions that do not yet accept electronic versions, a printed copy must still be carried

CA Electronic Oversize Permits by Province and Territory

Provinces That Accept Electronic Oversize Permits
Alberta (AB): Yes, PDF or app-based permits are accepted if accessible and legible at all times.
British Columbia (BC): Yes, Electronic permits must be readable and complete, including all attachments.
Manitoba (MB): Yes, Digital copy must be accessible and clearly readable; printed copy optional.
New Brunswick (NB): Yes, Digital permits are accepted if viewable on a mobile or tablet device.
Nova Scotia (NS): Yes, Devices must clearly display the permit at all times during transit.
Ontario (ON): Yes, Electronic permits accepted for oversize/overweight; paper copy still recommended.
Quebec (QC): Yes (Limited), Accepted, but officers may still prefer printed versions.
Saskatchewan (SK): Yes, must be able to show the permit on request in readable PDF format.
Yukon (YT): Yes, Digital permits allowed; must be accessible, readable, and available offline.

Provinces/Territories That Require Printed Oversize Permits

  1. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL): No, Paper permit must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
  2. Prince Edward Island (PE): No, Printed permit required during travel.
  3. Northwest Territories (NT): No, Digital copies not accepted for oversize; paper version mandatory.
  4. Nunavut (NU): No, Due to limited enforcement infrastructure, only paper permits are valid.


CA Provinces

  1. Ontario: Ontario allows oversize/overweight permits to be carried electronically. Drivers must ensure the permit is accessible and legible on a mobile device or tablet during inspections. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) accepts digital formats as long as the full permit and conditions can be displayed clearly.
  2. British Columbia: British Columbia permits electronic permits to be shown on devices. The permit must be readable and available at all times during transport. BC’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) division encourages digital compliance tools, including electronic logging devices (ELDs) and digital permits.
  3. Alberta: Alberta accepts electronic permits for oversize and overweight loads. Carriers can display permits on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The province also supports electronic logging devices (ELDs) and digital compliance documentation for commercial carriers.
  4. Quebec: Quebec allows electronic permits, but the device must be capable of displaying the full permit and any special conditions. The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) recommends having a backup paper copy in case of device failure.
  5. Manitoba: Manitoba accepts electronic permits for commercial vehicles. The province’s Motor Carrier Division allows drivers to carry permits on mobile devices, provided they are accessible and legible during roadside inspections.
  6. Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan permits electronic versions of oversize/overweight permits. The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) and the Ministry of Highways both support digital documentation, including ELDs and permit files.
  7. Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia allows electronic permits to be carried on devices. The Department of Labour and Advanced Education and Nova Scotia Power both support digital permit systems for electrical and transport-related work.
  8. New Brunswick: New Brunswick accepts electronic permits for oversize loads. NB Power and the Department of Public Safety allow digital submission and display of permits, provided they are complete and accessible.
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador: This province supports electronic permits for electrical and transport-related work. Contractors and carriers can receive and display permits via email or mobile devices, reducing the need for paper copies.
  10. Prince Edward Island: PEI allows electronic permits for electrical and commercial transport operations. The province’s online portal enables contractors to apply for and carry permits digitally, as long as they are accessible during inspections.
CA Territories
  1. Northwest Territories: The NWT allows electronic permits for electrical and transport work. Permits can be submitted and carried via email or mobile device. The Department of Infrastructure provides digital forms and accepts emailed applications.
  2. Yukon: Yukon supports electronic logging devices (ELDs) and digital permits. Carriers must ensure that devices used to display permits are certified and compliant with Transport Canada standards.
  3. Nunavut: Nunavut allows electronic submission and display of permits for electrical and elevating devices. The Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector accepts emailed applications and digital copies of permits.
Electronic Oversize Permits Now Accepted by Canada Provinces

Alberta

Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

British Columbia

Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Manitoba

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

New Brunswick

Oversize Electronic permits are acceptable with no minimum screen size requirement

Nova Scotia

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Ontario

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Quebec

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Saskatchewan

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

QuebecYukon

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Nunavut

Oversize Electronic permits and paper permit are acceptable

Northwest Territories

Oversize Electronic permits are acceptable

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FAQ'S Asked Questions about Oversize Overweight Electronic Permits
Electronic IFTA Licenses and IRP Apportioned Cab Cards are universally accepted across Canada. However, enforcement officers may still request paper copies, so it’s recommended to keep backups.

An electronic permit is a digital version of a government-issued authorization that allows a carrier to operate an oversize or overweight load or participate in a fuel tax (IFTA) or registration (IRP) program. It is usually a PDF or app-based file displayed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, eliminating the need for physical copies

Yes, if you’re operating in a jurisdiction that allows or requires digital display of permits, you must ensure that the permit is stored securely and is accessible at all times. For jurisdictions that do not yet accept electronic versions, a printed copy must still be carried

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