Press Release Department: Federal - Transport Canada

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced appointments in the transportation sector. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we are marking the incredible achievements, history, and future of aviation in Canada. On National Aviation Day, we honour the contributions of those who have shaped our skies and recognize the pivotal role that aviation continues to play in our country’s growth, … Read more

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, Canada joins the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the rest of the world to honour the lives lost in air disasters and to stand in solidarity with their families and loved … Read more

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced up to $35.5 million in funding for three projects based in British Columbia to invest in commercially available clean technology and infrastructure for ports. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will: increase the use of clean energy and transportation infrastructure at ports … Read more

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada amended the safety regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, requiring all vehicle and vehicle equipment manufacturers to publish safety recall information on their websites. In addition, designated vehicle manufacturers will be required to provide a new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) lookup tool that … Read more

Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced an investment of over $43 million to support the operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway, owned by Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). AGG is a partnership of 29 First Nations and 12 isolated communities served by Hudson … Read more

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced an investment of over $109 million through two initiatives under the Ocean’s Protection Plan to strengthen marine safety in 47 communities across Canada. Funding will be used to: Help Indigenous communities hire maritime coordinators, through the Indigenous and Local Communities Partnership and Mobilization Program; and … Read more

Transport Minister and Internal Trade Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is mandating perimeter visibility systems as a new feature to improve school bus safety. These systems help drivers detect children around the bus while it is stopped or travelling slowly. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.

Transport Minister and Internal Trade Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) issued a statement concerning the incident involving a United States military Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ-700, in Washington, D.C.: “The United States’ National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the lead on the investigation. Given that Canada is the State of … Read more

Transport Minister and Internal Trade Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) welcomed the reappointment of Lorraine S. Cunningham as the part-time Chairperson of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, for a term of five years. The full release is available online. Contact laura.scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.