Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, issued this statement on the report published by the Office of the Auditor General on the Government of Canada’s efforts related to the National Trade Corridors Fund:
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, announced that Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada will co-host Canada’s first National Air Accessibility Summit, which will take place on May 9, 2024, in Ottawa.
Goods by Canadian producers travel long distances to reach global markets and consumers. That’s why stronger and more resilient supply chains increase economic security for all Canadians.
The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an important announcement on rail safety investments in the province of Quebec at St-Lazare.
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, Paul Chiang, will make an important funding announcement about Rail Safety Improvement Program projects that will improve the safety of railways in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas. They will be joined by the Mayor of the City of Markham, His Worship Frank Scarpitti, and the Chief Operating Officer of Rapid Transit at Metrolinx, Mr. Steve Levene.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced amendments to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations to modernize vessel registry fees. The amendments will come into force April 1, 2024. This is a step forward to modernize marine safety and services in Canada.