In February 2023, Public Services and Procurement Canada launched, on behalf of Transport Canada, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project. This was a major step in the procurement process that consists of a series of milestones towards selecting a private developer partner who will work collaboratively with VIA HFR to design and develop the High Frequency Rail project.
The High Frequency Rail project, the largest Canadian infrastructure project, aims to provide clean, safe and efficient transportation to Canadians while supporting our economic growth and strengthening our Indigenous relations.
An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to keeping communities connected and building an economy that works for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains remain strong and create good, middle-class jobs, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement about the next steps for the High Frequency Rail project.
ARGENTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Member of Parliament for Avalon, Ken McDonald, will announce funding related to supply chains and improving cargo capacity at the Port of Argentia in Newfoundland and Labrador. They will be accompanied by Scott Penney, CEO of the Port of Argentia.
Canada’s airports are essential to helping keep our communities connected and creating good, middle-class jobs. From visiting friends and family, to supporting essential medical services, to getting goods to market, we rely on our local and regional airports to support our local economies and sustain vibrant communities.
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, and the Minister of Official languages, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, will announce funding for the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport. They will be accompanied by Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority Inc.
There are more vessels and goods being transported on Canadian waters than ever before, helping to grow our economy and create good middle-class jobs to build an economy that works for everyone. New approaches and innovations are changing how we ship goods through our waters and Canada’s marine safety system must also evolve to continue to protect Canadians and the environment.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced new regulations under the Canada Marine Act, effective immediately. These regulations allow for enforcement officers to issue administrative monetary penalties, or fines to individuals, corporations, or ships for violations of the Act and its associated regulations, providing them with more flexibility in dealing with situations where rules or standards are not being followed.