As Canada continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, unique investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for business and leisure travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada's aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.
PORT-DANIEL-GASCONS, QUEBEC – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, will make an announcement about infrastructure projects related to climate change in Gaspésie under the Rail Safety Improvement Program.
Toronto, Ontario – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will announce important project funding for United States-bound travellers at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The President and Chief Executive Officer of PortsToronto, Roelof-Jan Steenstra, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nieuport Aviation, Neil Pakey, will also be present.
High Frequency Rail will transform passenger rail service in Canada through the creation of a faster and more frequent rail service along the country’s busiest passenger rail corridor from Québec City to Toronto.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will soon be launching a pilot for dedicated Verified Traveller screening lines at Ottawa International Airport and Halifax Stanfield International Airport by August 23, 2023.
From sailing cargo ships that bring us goods we need, to crewing ferries that bring us to where we need to go, Canadians rely on seafarers to contribute to a successful economy that works for everyone. With an estimated 70 to 80 per cent of the goods Canadians use daily transported by ship, we are committed to encouraging more trained and qualified people to work in the marine industry.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced mandatory environmental measures for cruise ships effective immediately. The measures address discharges of greywater (the drainage from sinks, laundry machines, bathtubs and showers, or dishwaters) and sewage (wastewater from bathroom and toilets).
Canada has one of the safest air sectors in the world. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovation and economic growth in in the aviation industry, while making sure the safety of Canadians is held to the highest standard.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will hold a media availability following the introduction of legislation related to airport accountability and transparency. He will be joined by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Vimy, Annie Koutrakis.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, introduced Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, which would enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act.
