Minister Alghabra participates in the G7 virtual Transport Ministers’ Meeting
| Transport Canada | statements
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement on his participation at the G7 Transport Ministers’ Meeting.
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Minister of Transport proposes noise requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles to protect vulnerable road users
| Transport Canada | news releases
Protecting vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government of Canada, and silence can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That is why we are taking steps to increase the safety of all road users.
Government of Canada to provide update on international flight requirements
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, will hold a virtual news conference and media availability to provide updates on requirements for some passengers travelling to Canada.
Government of Canada suspends flights from India and Pakistan
| Transport Canada | news releases
With a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for travellers, Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world.
The Governments of Canada and Quebec announce a major investment in the Réseau express métropolitain at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
| Transport Canada | news releases
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on all areas of society, infrastructure projects will be crucial to the economic recovery. These projects will create good paying jobs, grow the economy, improve the daily lives of Quebecers and all Canadians, and build a better tomorrow. The construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) station at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport will help reduce traffic congestion and improve accessibility and connectivity to the airport by offering an environmentally sustainable link between downtown Montréal and the airport.
Minister of Transport applauds NAV CANADA’s decision to continue all air navigation services to Canadian communities
| Transport Canada | statements
The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to acknowledge NAV CANADA’s decision to maintain air traffic control service to several Canadian communities, including Whitehorse, Yukon, Prince George, British Columbia, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Windsor, Ontario and Saint Jean, Quebec:
Government of Canada continues to strengthen measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Southern Resident killer whale is an icon of Canada’s pacific coast and this endangered species has an important cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia (B.C.). The Government of Canada has taken strong, consistent action to protect and restore its population and will continue to do so.
Governments of Canada and Quebec to announce a major investment in transit at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, the Government Leader in the House of Commons and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Quebec’s Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and Quebec’s Minister for Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Ms. Chantal Rouleau, will hold a joint virtual news conference tomorrow to announce a new investment in infrastructure to better connect the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to the City of Montréal
Minister Alghabra announces reappointments in the transportation sector
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and are active members in their communities. They bring a wide array of knowledge and expertise to their transportation positions.
Minister of Transport announces funding for design of recyclable boats
| Transport Canada | news releases
Ensuring a cleaner future for our children and grandchildren is a priority for the Government of Canada. To get there, every action and every idea counts. This includes the design and development of boats that are more respectful of our oceans and our environment. That is why, through the Oceans Protection Plan, we are taking action to encourage greater use of recycled components for boats.