Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) marked the 12th anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster Sunday, honouring the victims and affirming the federal government’s commitment to rail safety. “On this day of remembrance, we pause in memory of the victims, we offer our thoughts to the survivors, and we salute the … Read more
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) announced measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales on the west coast. These measures will primarily address acoustic and physical … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced an investment of $175 million over five years to support operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway and pre-development activities at the Port of Churchill, owned by Arctic Gateway Group. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca. Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia … Read more
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced that Canada has recently expanded the Canada-Senegal Air Transport Agreement. The expanded agreement with Senegal includes: The right for airlines of either country to operate direct flights to any destination in the other country’s territory. A capacity allowance of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 … Read more
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced over $1.1 million for eight innovative projects aimed at reducing auto theft. The projects are part of the Vehicle Theft Prevention challenge, launched in August 2024 under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program and funded by Transport Canada, in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) released a policy statement on investment for Canada’s National Airports System airports. This statement is a commitment from Budget 2024 to support and encourage investments in airport facilities. The policy statement highlights the existing flexibilities under the governance model for Canada’s airport authorities to attract investment, including … Read more
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced that Canada has recently reached a first-time air transport agreement with Ghana. The new agreement with Ghana includes: The right for Canada and Ghana to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries. The right for those airlines to serve any … Read more
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced funding of $2.3 million to improve vessel safety for 12 Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety through the Marine Safety Equipment and Training. The Ucluelet First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe (Maa-nulth), Snuneymuxw First Nation, Ditidaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, and Toquaht Nation (Maa-nulth) are among … Read more
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields. The non-partisan Council will provide strategic advice on strengthening supply chains to boost productivity, increase competitiveness and support trade diversification. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) travelled to Washington D.C. to participate in a series of bilateral meetings with U.S. government officials. Anand met with her counterpart, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, where they discussed transportation safety and the vital role of our integrated supply chains and shared economic benefits. The full release is available … Read more
