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Minister MacKinnon announces sovereign space launch capabilities through the Canadian Space Launch Act

| Transport Canada | news releases

Canada reached the moon but still lacks its own way to space. Canada is the only country in the G7 that does not have space launch capabilities and must rely on foreign countries, most often the United States, to reach orbit. In a more uncertain and competitive world, Canada cannot rely on others to secure access to space for our economy, our defence, and our future.


Government of Canada announces stronger protections for Southern Resident killer whales in 2026

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.


Government of Canada announces stronger protections for Southern Resident killer whales in 2026

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.


Government of Canada invests in Canadian innovation to combat auto theft 

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced that the Government of Canada will provide $1.6 million in funding for three Canadian projects developing innovative vehicle anti-theft technologies.


Minister of Transport to announce clean ports investments that will improve construction material supply chains

| Transport Canada | media advisories

Bruce Mines (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce clean ports investments that will improve construction material supply chains. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, Her Worship Lory Patteri, Mayor of Bruce Mines, and Rob Pierce, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development at R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., will be available to answer questions from the media.


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2025-12-23