Canada was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026-27 term. This demonstrates Canada’s record of leadership in the Organization, and its role in promoting a safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable global maritime sector. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
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 two trade infrastructure funds. These funds will be delivered by Transport Canada in partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Canadian Northern … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) visited the Magdalen Islands in Quebec to highlight Budget 2025’s investments to support a wide range of infrastructure projects and help local communities build Canada Strong. Budget 2025 proposes funding to support a priority project to extend the runway … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced $2.8 million in funding, through the Quiet Vessel Initiative, for seven Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route. This initiative is supporting underwater noise measurement in local territories with the goal of lessening acoustic … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) addressed international delegates at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Session of the Assembly of ICAO, which runs from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3, in Montréal, Que. MacKinnon also met with his counterparts and key international allies from the European … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced that the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has received the railway operator’s official application for the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project, allowing the project to move into the assessment phase. Construction of the bypass will begin once all regulatory approvals have been … Read more
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) issued a statement on Rail Safety Week 2025: “Through initiatives like the Rail Safety Improvement Program, the Government of Canada helps communities and railways bolster safety features at crossings and along rail corridors. As a regulator of safety and security for the rail sector, Transport Canada’s … Read more
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) issued a statement on the Made in Canada Ferries and Rail Summit: “Today’s summit brought together leaders from across our rail, marine, steel, and aluminum sectors, alongside provincial, territorial, and federal partners […] We had frank and focused discussions about how to use more Canadian … Read more
Liberal MP Marianne Dandurand (Compton–Stanstead, Que.) announced changes to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR) that will provide local authorities with a faster and more efficient process to manage issues like excessive speed, shoreline erosion, and safety concerns in their communities. The updated regulations address longstanding concerns from municipalities about the lengthy process and respond to the government’s broader commitment … Read more
Transport Canada posted a notice to inform all boaters about temporary vessel traffic restrictions during an expected increase in the number of people using the St. Clair River in Ontario during the Port Huron Float Down event on Aug. 17. To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel … Read more
