A number of recommendations have been made by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service following an investigation into last spring's Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

On April 6th, a semi collided with the jr. 'A' hockey team's bus resulting in deaths to 16 people that were on the bus and a number of more injuries.

A release from the Saskatchewan government Monday morning outlined the recommendations:

1. To the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure:

That the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure review their policy with respect to the installation of traffic control devices and signs at and in advance of the intersection, having regard to the sight lines and the expected speed and volume of traffic.

2. To the Director, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol:

That the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol review their policy and operating procedures to ensure stricter compliance with respect to regulations and standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

3. To the Chief Coroner, Saskatchewan Coroners Service:

That the Saskatchewan Coroners Service create and train staff with respect to a mass fatality plan. This includes reviewing policy and standard operating procedures with respect to identifying the deceased.

4. To the President and CEO, SGI:

That SGI work with the trucking industry to implement standardized and possibly mandatory training for truck drivers.

5. To the CEO, Saskatchewan Health Authority:

That the Saskatchewan Health Authority review policy and standard operating procedures with respect to the identification of persons coming into their care resulting from a mass casualty/fatality event.

6. To the Director, Road Safety Programs, Motor Vehicle Safety, Transport Canada:

That Transport Canada:

• Continue supporting the development of regulations which enhance or improve the national safety codes with respect to driver training and electronic logging devices.

• Create regulations mandating the installation of seatbelts in highway public transport buses.

The chief coroner determined that no inquest will be held.

The semi driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death, and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. His sentencing is expected on March 22.