Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the release of Canada’s Aviation Climate Action Plan (2022-2030). The action plan: Presents a vision of net zero emissions by 2050 for the Canadian aviation sector, Sets a purposefully ambitious goal of 10% for the use of sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 to send a clear signal … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) and Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued an update on the continued action and progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Moosonee Airport in Ontario. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with more than $700,000 for the installation of wildlife control fencing, for the purchase of a runway … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2022, which runs until September 25. This national annual event increases awareness of safety around railway property and trains. The full release is available online. Contact Valerie.Glazer@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Starting today, the new regulations, which amend Canada’s existing Air Passenger Protection Regulations, apply to flights that are cancelled, or where there is a lengthy delay, for reasons outside of an air carrier’s control, including major weather events or a pandemic, where it is not possible … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “To mark National Trucking Week this year, I want to express my thanks to all of the truck drivers who make sure Canadian families get the goods they need on time every single day. Your hard work is at the centre of keeping our economy … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) and Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued an update on traveller wait times and delays across Canadian airports. For the week of August 22-28, 2022, 97.5 per cent … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada will be exploring options to improve passenger rail frequencies in Southwestern Ontario. This will include the appointment of an external advisor, who will analyse passenger demand and route options to deliver on rail service that best meets the needs of communities in Southwestern … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) and Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “New regulations taking effect on Sept. 8, 2022, will also ensure that passengers are offered the option of a refund for flights that are cancelled, or where there is … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.) announced close to $2 million in new funding to help YYC Calgary International Airport recover from the effects of the pandemic, and to support continued air services and important infrastructure projects at the airport. The full release is available online. Contact Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca.
