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Minister of Transport highlights Budget 2024 investments in passenger rail across Canada

| Transport Canada | news releases

Canadians deserve safe, reliable, and resilient transportation systems to connect their growing communities, keep people moving and grow our economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in essential local infrastructure, to build vibrant communities and strong regions for the next generation.


Government of Canada to announce passenger rail improvements in Atlantic Canada

| Transport Canada | media advisories

The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will be announcing investments to improve the passenger rail experience in Atlantic Canada. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member for Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member for Parliament for Fredericton, Jenica Atwin, and by VIA Rail Canada’s Chief Service Delivery Officer, Rita Toporowski.


Minister of Transport announces the elimination of Marine Atlantic Inc.'s cost-recovery policy

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the government is eliminating the policy that required Marine Atlantic Inc. to recover, through revenue, 65% percent of most of its operating expenses. By eliminating this cost-recovery policy, the government is enabling Marine Atlantic Inc. to keep services affordable for residents, tourists, and businesses. Without the formal cost-recovery policy Marine Atlantic Inc. is better able to respond to passenger needs.


Minister of Transport announces a domestic ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic

| Transport Canada | news releases

Marine transportation is the backbone of a thriving economy, supports our supply chains, and helps make life more affordable for Canadians. It can also have environmental impacts on our oceans and waterways. Transport Canada is taking action to address the environmental impacts of marine shipping by implementing a ban on the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by vessels in the Arctic.


Canada concludes new air transport agreement with Argentina

| Transport Canada | news releases

Canadians across the country need convenient options to travel. Expanding Canada’s air transport agreements allows airlines to provide travellers and shippers with more flights to travel the world and grow their businesses.


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