On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, claiming the lives of 157 people, including 18 Canadians and many others with ties to Canada. The Government of Canada stands in solidarity with their families and loved ones who continue to live with a profound sense of loss. We continue to keep those who were lost in our thoughts and in our hearts.
The Government of Canada’s priority is to ensure a safe and competitive air sector for travellers, workers and communities. It is also committed to supporting Canada’s aviation industry, while creating good, middle-class jobs for Canadians and building an economy that works for everyone.
Today, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued this statement on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s accident investigation report on the MV Ingenika.
A safe, resilient rail transportation system is critical to strong supply chains and keeping those who live and work along rail lines safe. In 2021, extreme weather events like floods and fires impacted our rail industry. We must continue to adapt and prepare for these impacts. This is why the Government of Canada is taking action to increase the resilience of Canada’s rail infrastructure while strengthening its supply chains and building an economy that works for everyone.
An efficient and reliable transportation network is key to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support Canada's economic growth and create good jobs for middle-class Canadians, while maintaining their resiliency and ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
An efficient and reliable transportation network is key to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support Canada's economic growth and create good jobs for middle-class Canadians, while ensuring they are resilient and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
The Minister of Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, will announce new funding for the Gander International Airport in Newfoundland on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced seven Aviation Member reappointments within the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, Mr. Wayne Long, the Minister of Social Development and Member of Legislative Assembly for Saint John Lancaster, the Honourable Dorothy Shephard, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Saint John Port Authority, Mr. Craig Bell Estabrooks, will announce new funding for the Port of Saint John and for the Saint John Harbour Bridge.
A strong well-functioning supply chain is a top priority for Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains are efficient and reliable to support Canada’s economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs, while maintaining their resiliency and ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
