Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced new regulations under the Canada Marine Act, effective immediately. These regulations allow for enforcement officers to issue administrative monetary penalties, or fines to individuals, corporations, or ships for violations of the Act and its associated regulations, providing them with more flexibility in dealing with situations where rules or standards are … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of nearly $94 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a cargo development project at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The project will improve cargo capacity by building two new facilities: the South Cargo Transfer Development Facility (YYZ South) and the North Cargo Apron Development (YYZ … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Lac-Mégantic tragedy took place 10 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. The gripping images of the worst rail accident in Canadian history that took the lives of 47 people still terrify us,” he said. “Today is a solemn day, a day … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced a multi-year investment of more than $10 million for a rail infrastructure project in Port-Daniel-Gascons, Qué. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
In Toronto, Ont., Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $30 million to build a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) welcomed the appointment of Fiona Blondin to the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. Board of Directors. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced that the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will soon be launching a pilot for dedicated Verified Traveller screening lines at Ottawa International Airport and Halifax Stanfield International Airport by August 23, 2023. This new pilot will test the feasibility of having dedicated lines open on a daily … Read more
On the International Day of the Seafarer, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced that Canada has signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. These countries now join Australia, France, Norway, and Ukraine as participants in Canada’s Reciprocal Arrangement Program. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced mandatory environmental measures for cruise ships effective immediately. The measures address discharges of greywater (the drainage from sinks, laundry machines, bathtubs and showers, or dishwaters) and sewage (wastewater from bathroom and toilets). The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the first proposed … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) introduced Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, which would enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
