Press Release Department: Federal - Transport Canada

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that Phase 1 work of the International YMX Aerocity of Mirabel’s aero-logistics and industrial hub project will begin as a result of the Government of Canada’s new distribution of investments made for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The full release is available online. Call 613-314-0963. Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a call for proposals under the National Trade Corridors Fund for projects to address transportation challenges in Canada’s Arctic and northern regions. The National Trade Corridors Fund is investing $2.3 billion over 11 years to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of Canada’s transportation infrastructure, including $800 million in dedicated funding for Arctic and … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that $10 million is now available for projects that promote road safety; aim to reduce road-related collisions, injuries and fatalities; and encourage harmonization with provincial and territorial road safety initiatives under the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program. Transport Canada’s maximum contribution will be up to 75 per cent … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced one appointment and three reappointments in the transportation sector. The full release is available online.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) and Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced a significant new investment of $33.4 million for the construction of a close to 100,000-square-metre multipurpose terminal west of the Port of Trois-Rivières’ existing infrastructure. The new terminal will be used for the transhipment of dry bulk, liquid bulk and general cargo. … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced new measures to improve rail safety in Canada following the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s investigation into a 2017 fatal accident at Canadian National Railways’ Melville Yard in Saskatchewan. These measures include a Ministerial Order that requires the rail industry to adopt new practices for employees to follow when conducting … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) has announced the implementation of temperature screening for travellers at 11 additional Canadian airports. In June 2020, the Government of Canada announced a multi-phased approach to temperature screenings for all passengers travelling to Canada and travellers departing some Canadian airports, for either international or domestic destinations. The full release is available … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced $2 million in funding for eligible applicants for boating safety projects, starting in 2021. As part of this program, Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Safety Component is now accepting applications for funding of 75 per cent of the total cost of a project. The full release is available online. Call 613-314-0963.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued this statement on World Maritime Day: “Canada has the world’s longest coastline, covering over 243,000 kilometres, bordering three oceans and including the Great Lakes. Canadian waters include the largest fresh water system on earth. Protecting the marine environment and all users of our oceans and waterways is vital. That’s … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020, which runs until September 27. This national annual event increases awareness of safety around railway property and trains. It also underlines Government of Canada and industry achievements to make our railway system safer for Canadians. The full release is available online. Call 613-314-0963.