Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on the second International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, I join the International Civil Aviation Organization and other international partners in remembering and honouring victims of air tragedies around the world. I would also like to pay tribute to the … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the next step in the procurement process for the High Frequency Rail project: the launch of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The purpose of the RFQ is to identify and qualify up to three top candidates who will be invited … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the Lac-Mégantic bypass: “As Minister, I have to make decisions, and sometimes they are very difficult decisions. The one I am announcing today was particularly challenging. First, I would like to reiterate that the Government of Canada was firmly committed to reach an agreement … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the launch of a new call for proposals, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, which is called Advancing Supply Chain Digitalization. Transport Canada will commit up to $50 million to support eligible projects. Applicants are invited to submit a Streamlined Project Proposal to Transport Canada by April 11, 2023. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced an investment of up to nearly $23.5 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for an expansion and sustainability project at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.) visited Lac-Mégantic, Que., to meet with community members. They listened to the community’s needs and concerns, in addition to reiterating their firm commitment for the construction of the bypass as soon as possible. They also met with … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the Lac-Mégantic bypass: “Given the scale of the project, it was undeniable that it would require several years of work, including determining the route, conducting environmental studies and acquiring the parcels of land needed for the project. We are now at a crucial moment … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.) and Liberal MP Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $22.7 million to support improvements for the Welland Canal under the National Trade Corridors Fund. This investment will have important benefits for the … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $10.5 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund to the Huron Central Railway Inc. for an infrastructure investment in Northern Ontario. The funding will support the rehabilitation of key … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations to increase supply chain transparency and create a better understanding of the performance of Canada’s freight rail sector for the benefit of all rail users. These changes will come into force on April 4, 2023, and will significantly expand upon the service and performance … Read more
