Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the approval of revisions to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements on trains. To help ensure that trains are properly secured, revisions to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules will establish: performance standards for locomotives equipped … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced proposed amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations to collect new freight rail information to enhance the transparency and competitiveness of the freight rail system. The proposed amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations would require class 1 rail carriers to report to Transport Canada on waybill, traffic, and service and performance information, for … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.); Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.); Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and Ontario Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney, announced funding to maintain essential air access for remote communities in Ontario, including First Nation communities. In addition to the more than $16.2 … Read more
Following Transport Canada’s investigation into the Montréal-Cancun flight of December 30, 2021, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced that the majority of non-compliant passengers have received penalties. Transport Canada has issued a total of 42 penalties to 37 of the 154 passengers, including 18 penalties for non-compliance of vaccination status, and 24 penalties for … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced additional details of key measures that will help Canadians make the switch to a zero-emission vehicle that cuts pollution and lowers everyday expenses. The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program has already helped Canadians purchase or lease over 141,000 new zero-emission vehicles since 2019. Starting April 25, 2022, … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced investments to enhance Canadian mining industry’s ability to provide the minerals and metals required to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The Canada Growth Fund will be a new public investment vehicle that will operate at arms-length from the federal government. The fund will initially be capitalized at $15 … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced Budget 2022 investments that will help to bring down the cost of living for seniors and all Canadians including: Providing $68.2 billion in support through the Old Age Security program to seniors in 2022-23, growing to $87.2 billion in 2026-27. Creating an expert panel to study the … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced investments for good jobs, a reliable supply chain, and a strong economy. Budget 2022 proposes to provide $603.2 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to Transport Canada. The full release is available online. Contact Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced investments from Budget 2022 to make housing more affordable for Canadians. Budget 2022 measures that will build more homes and make housing more affordable across the country include: Putting Canada on the path to double housing construction over the next decade; Helping Canadians buy their first home; … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) highlighted tax cuts for small businesses and noted how this measure will help them to grow their businesses, hire more workers, and make life more affordable. Alghabra stated “The investments we are proposing in Budget 2022 address the barriers that are preventing small businesses from growing. Our goal is … Read more
