We prepare reinstatement documentation for commercial driver's licence suspensions and carrier registration suspensions in Quebec and Ontario — building the compliance record that supports every step of the reinstatement process.
Commercial licence and carrier registration suspensions in Quebec and Ontario arise through different regulatory instruments and require different response strategies.
The SAAQ administers commercial driver's licence sanctions in Quebec, including suspensions arising from demerit accumulation, alcohol and drug-related driving offences, conduct evaluation outcomes, and mandatory prohibition orders. Reinstatement processes vary by suspension type and involve specific SAAQ requirements, waiting periods, and documentation conditions.
MTO administers commercial driver's licence sanctions and CVOR carrier registration suspensions under the Highway Traffic Act and related regulations. An Unsatisfactory CVOR safety rating suspends carrier operating authority. Licence suspensions arising from Criminal Code convictions, HTA serious offences, and medical fitness issues each follow distinct reinstatement pathways.
No, generally the suspension is immediate and stays in place until explicitly lifted, unless a formal stay of execution is granted pending a LAT appeal.
Reinstatement timeframes depend on the authority and the grounds for suspension. A well-prepared compliance file significantly cuts down processing times by answering regulator questions before they're asked.
Service scope: We prepare suspension response documentation, reinstatement files, and compliance records. For formal proceedings before the SAAQ, CTQ, MTO, or LAT — or for criminal matters affecting commercial licences — carriers must retain properly licensed counsel for their jurisdiction. We coordinate with licensed lawyers and paralegals throughout the process.