| Transport Canada | statements
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement on the departure of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) Chief Executive Officer
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, have experience in several fields, and are active members in their communities. They bring a wide array of knowledge and expertise to their positions.
| Transport Canada | news releases
An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and combatting the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk, will make an important funding announcement at The Essex Terminal Railway Company / Morterm Limited. The President and Chief Executive Officer of The Essex Terminal Railway Company / Morterm Limited, Tony De Thomasis, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor Port Authority, Steve Salmons, will also be present.
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with close to $3 million to purchase two aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles and associated equipment. These vehicles and equipment will help keep passengers and airport workers and crew safe by ensuring a rapid and effective response to aircraft emergencies.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
BRESLAU, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, Tim Louis, the Member of Parliament for Kitchener South–Hespeler, Valerie Bradford, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Cambridge, Bryan May, will announce important safety investments at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. The Regional Chair for the Region of Waterloo, Karen Redman, will also be present.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $5.2 million, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, for the second phase of the Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, will make an important funding announcement at the Port Weller Dry Docks Shipyard.
| Transport Canada | news releases
The air sector plays a crucial role in connecting Canadians across the country and to the world, and helps create good, middle-class jobs to build an economy that works for everyone. The Government of Canada is continuously working to improve the security screening process to ensure travellers have a smooth and efficient screening experience, while maintaining the highest standards of security to keep Canadians safe.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the recipients for over $1 million for recreational boating safety projects under Canada’s Boating Safety Contribution Program.
