Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) concluded a trip representing Canada at the G7 Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Ise-Shima, Japan, from June 16-18. Alghabra stated “the last few years have been hard on transport sectors in Canada and around the world. Despite Russia’s illegal invasion, the aftermath of the pandemic, uncertain trade, and a difficult road to … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Minister of Public Services and Procurement Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced the next steps in the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass construction project. The expropriation, which was requested by Alghabra in order to acquire the parcels of land needed for the project, was approved by Jaczek. Public Services and Procurement Canada … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Mark Harbers, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management for the Netherlands, officially opened and addressed the third Safer Skies Forum. During his address, Alghabra announced that Canada’s working paper requesting that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) prioritize a review of the ICAO Risk Assessment Manual for Civil … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s most important trade gateway. I would like to thank Mr. Robin Silvester for 14 years of dedication, service and hard work. He was instrumental in the expansion of the port and keeping our supply chain going.” The full statement … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $12.5 million to the Essex Terminal Railway Company, from the National Trade Corridors Fund, for a Cargo Terminal Infrastructure Expansion project at the Port of Windsor, Ont. The project will help build a new warehouse and expand the shorewall at the Port of … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced safety investments at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with close to $3 million to purchase two aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles and associated equipment. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $5.2 million, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, for the second phase of the Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project in Ontario. This project will improve the areas of the port that are being used for the handling of cargo. The full release … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced that the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority will soon be launching a new Verified Traveller program that will offer a faster and more efficient screening experience for eligible travellers at select airports across Canada. This new Verified Traveller program will replace the current Trusted Traveller program. Dedicated Verified … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the recipients for over $1 million for recreational boating safety projects under Canada’s Boating Safety Contribution Program. The full release is available online. Contact Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
