Indigenous communities share ties to Canada’s coasts that span generations. Through the Quiet Vessel Initiative, the Government of Canada is providing funding to coastal Indigenous communities in southern British Columbia to better understand and reduce underwater vessel noise and protect the marine environment.
The Government of Canda recognizes that underwater vessel noise can have a significant impact on marine mammals, including endangered species such as the Southern Resident killer whale.
Canada is leading the way as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Member States assemble in Montréal to work together to make international civil aviation safe, secure, accessible, and build stronger connections to grow our economy.
The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today issued the following statement to recognize Rail Safety Week 2025 in Canada:
The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today issued the following statement to close the Made in Canada Ferries and Rail Summit:
Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will host a Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit to unlock more opportunities, build a reliable domestic market for our producers and manufacturers, and encourage industry collaboration.
Canada’s ferry services, railways, and steel and aluminum industries are engines of our economy. They connect our communities, create high-paying jobs, and build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
To better protect communities and ensure safer navigation on Canadian waterways, the Government of Canada is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR).
To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public Port of Sarnia. Under these restrictions, no unauthorized traffic will be permitted on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River, from the Blue Water Bridge to the upper end of Stag Island, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 17, 2025. A Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) about temporary vessel restrictions for this day was issued on August 12, 2025.