Some provinces have rules for out-of-province commercial motor carriers. See below for more information.
Alberta
For Alberta, US based Operators must call Government of Alberta Transportation Department. 1-800-662-7138. Ask for Bus and Baggage Licensing Permit. Operators will provide a Motor Vehicle ID #.
British Columbia
The following website explains how to obtain an Extra-Provincial Originating Outside B.C. Temporary Operating Permit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/services/passenger-transportation/temporary-operating-permits/extra-provincial
Manitoba
No permit is required in Manitoba as long as the Bus Operator is registered with IRP and IFTA. If not, call 1-877-812-0009.
Newfoundland and Labrador
No permits required
Nova Scotia
No permits required
New Brunswick
No permits required
Northwest Territories
No permits required
Nunavut
No permits required
Ontario
In Ontario, U.S. Operators must register to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Operating Registration (CVOR): find out how to register here at U.S. Carriers’ CMVs Operating in Ontario (07/2017) | FMCSA (dot.gov).
PEI
No permits required
Quebec
To operate a bus in the province of Quebec, operators must register with the Government of Quebec: Registration in the register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles – SAAQ (gouv.qc.ca).
Saskatchewan
Operators can use this site to obtain a permit: https://sgi.sk.ca/outofprovincecarriers
Yukon Territory
Bus operators travelling to the Yukon buy a permit at the weigh scale office in Watson Lake Or in Whitehorse.