Bill 694: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code to more effectively fight drinking and driving

This bill primarily affects individual drivers in Quebec rather than businesses directly, but it has real implications for any trade or industry where employees drive as part of their job — think construction crews, delivery drivers, truckers, sales reps, or anyone operating a company vehicle. If an employee gets suspended, even for three days, an employer may face scheduling gaps or need to pull someone off a route or job site. For small operations — a two-person plumbing outfit or a solo courier — a driver suspension can mean missed jobs or cancelled contracts. Businesses that manage fleets or have workers whose licences are a condition of employment may need to update their policies around alcohol use and driver eligibility.