Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.), accompanied by Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, announced that, building on the foundation of newly strengthened Preclearance Regulations in Canada, a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers will open on … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced the launch of the calls for proposals for both the $5 billion Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and the $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund. The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund features three funding streams: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) issued a statement: “On National Aviation Day, we celebrate Canada’s proud aviation history and the vital role air transportation plays in connecting our vast country and linking Canadians to the world. From the first powered flight in Baddeck, Nova … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, Canada joins countries around the world in honouring the memory of those whose lives were tragically cut short in … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations that will modernize Canada’s pleasure craft licensing program and database. The following changes have taken effect as of Dec. 31, 2025: new and renewed pleasure craft licences will only be valid for five years … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) issued a statement: “As Minister responsible for VIA Rail, I have accepted Mario Peloquin‘s resignation from the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 15, 2026, in order to enjoy retirement after a 41-year career in … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced that Canada has secured a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Albania. The full release is available online. Contact marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca.
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.), joined by Alto President & CEO Martin Imbleau, announced that the first segment of the High-Speed Rail network will run between Ottawa and Montreal. This plan lets teams in both provinces start working at the same time, which … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) issued a statement: “On International Civil Aviation Day, Canada joins the global aviation community in recognizing the essential role air transport plays in connecting people, economies, and cultures around the world. International aviation supports global prosperity, and advances … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu (Brampton East, Ont.) announced that Canada has expanded its air transport agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. These expanded agreements come following successful negotiations at the International Civil Aviation … Read more
