Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited, will receive funding from Transport Canada to avoid increases in tolls related to high inflation. The full release is available online. Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that Transport Canada is proposing to introduce changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, which will further improve the safety of Canada’s transportation system and reduce the risk of accidents across the country. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca. On behalf of Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to … Read more
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) and Liberal MP Ben Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced a new investment of up to $19.4 million for the Unlocking Canada’s Air Cargo Potential project at Winnipeg Richardson International … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that Canada has recently expanded its air transport agreements with Ethiopia, Jordan and Türkiye: The expanded agreement with Ethiopia allows seven weekly passenger flights for each country, up from five. The expanded agreement with Jordan enables seven weekly passenger flights for each country, up from three. The expanded … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River, N.W.T. WAMTC will launch its inaugural program in January, offering local residents the skills and qualifications to gain meaningful employment in the marine industry and serve the needs of their … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced a new call for proposals under the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program. The call is open to private sector enterprises, academia, safety organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other orders of government in Canada. There are three priority focus areas: projects that address the leading causes of road collisions … Read more
The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing $111.2 million to the Saguenay Port Authority for constructing a Mechanized Multi-User Bulk Transport System. This conveyor, run entirely by electricity, will connect the Port to industrial storage spaces and rail yards located in Saguenay’s industrial port zone. It is anticipated to be in service in 2025. The Government of … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) and Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Mathieu Lacombe announced a joint investment of $70.4 million to support road projects in the Outaouais region. This funding is provided under the Agreement between the Government of Quebec and the National Capital Commission on Highway Improvements in the Quebec Area of the National Capital … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced changes to the Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules that will come into force on Dec. 1, 2025. These rules specify safety requirements for the safe operation of train brakes on all freight and passenger trains. The full release is available online. Contact Laura.Scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued a statement: “I am pleased to mark International Civil Aviation Day, which brings people together from all over the world. Today, we celebrate our collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and our other international aviation partners on this truly global issue that is civil aviation.” The … Read more
