Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has announced the North Pole’s most famous resident, Santa Claus, and his crew of nine reindeer have passed Transport Canada’s rigorous certification and inspection process. They are officially cleared for travel in Canadian airspace.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Canada has secured a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Albania.
Vancouver (British Columbia) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will tour the Port of Vancouver. Minister MacKinnon will be available to answer questions regarding investments at the Port of Vancouver after the tour.
The Alto High-Speed Rail project will be one of Canada’s largest infrastructure investments in decades. Building the first high-speed rail network in Canada will turbocharge our economy, create well-paying jobs, support Canadian businesses and industry while delivering to Canadians the transportation system deserving of a major economy.
Gatineau (Quebec) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement about the next steps for High-Speed Rail. He will be joined by Martin Imbleau, president and Chief Executive Officer of Alto.
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement to mark International Civil Aviation Day.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, announced that Canada has expanded its air transport agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
With the longest coastline in the world, and ports of call in the Great Lakes, Saint Lawrence River, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, marine and coastal areas are important to the livelihoods and way of life of Canadians.
Canada’s prosperity depends on infrastructure that allows for efficient, reliable and safe travel. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in trade and transportation that unlock new export opportunities to build a more resilient, diversified economy for all Canadians.