| Transport Canada | backgrounders
Transport Canada is investing up to $57.8 million through the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities (SEBMINC) Initiative to fund 15 projects that will improve the safety and efficiency of sealift and resupply operations in 47 Arctic and Northern coastal communities.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced an investment of up to $57.8 million for 15 projects through the Oceans Protection Plan’s Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative. This funding will allow Arctic and Northern coastal communities to expand storage facilities and upgrade sealift area infrastructure to improve the safety and efficiency of local sealift and resupply operations. An estimated 47 Northern communities will benefit from this investment, creating local jobs, building stronger supply chains, improving marine safety, and reducing environmental risks.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Trade infrastructure and transportation corridors enable Canada to get its products to global markets. That is why the Government of Canada is making investments to open new potential markets through the Arctic and secure reliable surface transportation through northern Manitoba.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Expanding Canada’s international air transport agreements allows airlines to introduce more flight options, providing passengers and shippers with greater choice and convenience, while creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses.
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to detecting, disrupting, and dismantling organized auto theft crime and auto theft, which is why it is exploring new and innovative solutions to prevent vehicle theft.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as the Chairperson of VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) effective April 12, 2025, for a term of five years.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
Canada is the second largest country in the world, but we have a small population, and our communities are spread out. As a result, the air sector plays a critical role in ensuring that people, businesses, and communities stay connected. Canadians rely on air travel to access critical services, visit loved ones, and support supply chains, trade, and tourism.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Every year, Canada’s airports welcome millions of passengers, connecting people within and outside of Canada and serving as important economic drivers. Investments in these airports strengthen business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to transportation for Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, will provide update on the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft.
