Press Release Department: Federal - Transport Canada

The Government of Canada introduced legislation to provide a better experience for travellers and a transparent, fair, efficient and safer freight rail system to facilitate trade and economic growth. This proposed legislation is the result of over a year of consultation and is informed by the feedback and guidance of citizens and stakeholders across the country. The Transportation Modernization Act would promote transparency, system efficiency and … Read more

The Government of Canada introduced C-48, the proposed Oil Tanker Moratorium Act in Parliament. This Act will deliver on the Prime Minister’s commitment to Canadians to formalize a crude oil tanker moratorium on British Columbia’s north coast. This legislation will prohibit oil tankers carrying crude and persistent oils as cargo from stopping, loading or unloading at ports … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada is responding to recent flooding in Canada. My thoughts are with the thousands of families in hundreds of communities affected by flood water in various regions of the country. Transport Canada, in coordination with other federal departments such as the Department of National … Read more

The Government of Canada announced that it is consulting industry on a long-term and reliable approach to the delivery of the Eastern Canada Ferry Services, which includes three inter-provincial ferry services that operate between: Saint John, N.B. and Digby, N.S.; Wood Islands, PEI and Caribou N.S.; and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que. and Souris, PEI. The Government is … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) launched the statutory review of Canada’s Railway Safety Act a year ahead of schedule. The Review will focus on examining existing provisions and programs under the Act, including their suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness. Garneau has appointed Richard Paton as Review Panel Chair, with the support of Vice-Chairs Brenda Eaton and Pauline Quinlan. The Panel will engage … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) launched Rail Safety Week and announced 131 new projects and initiatives that will keep Canadians safe, contribute to the reduction of injuries and fatalities, and increase public confidence in Canada’s rail transportation system. The projects will receive more than $20 million under the Government of Canada’s Rail Safety Improvement Program. … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced the appointment of Françoise Bertrand as Chair of the board of directors of VIA Rail Canada, for a period of five years. This new appointment follows the Government of Canada’s open, transparent and merit-based appointment process – one that recommends high-quality candidates who advance gender parity and truly reflect Canada’s … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced merit-based appointments to various ports in Canada, Marine Atlantic Inc., and the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with vast experience in a number of fields, and are active members of their communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement on airport security at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport: “The safety and security of Canadians remains a top priority for our Government. Airports are secure environments protected by a multi-layered approach to security. Transport Canada works closely with partners such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, … Read more

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) has introduced a measure to prevent the reckless use of drones that is putting the safety of Canadians at risk. He announced an immediate measure which will affect the operations of model aircraft and recreational drones of more than 250 g and up to 35 kg. Garneau was joined by representatives of the … Read more