| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an important funding announcement related to supply chains and airport improvements at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. He will be joined by Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and Nils Clarke, Minister of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will make a significant funding announcement related to Canada’s supply chain and improving cargo capacity at Vancouver International Airport. He will be joined by the Member of Parliament for Steveston—Richmond East, Parm Bains, the Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, Randeep Sarai, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Airport Authority, Tamara Vrooman.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the new Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations, which apply to the construction and equipment of new vessels 24 metres or more in length (excluding fishing vessels and pleasure craft), have come into force. The regulations update and consolidate requirements that previously existed in various regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, and the Canada Labour Code, into one set of regulations and add penalties for non-compliance.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the North Pole’s most famous resident, along with his crew of nine reindeers have passed a strict certification and inspection process. They are now cleared for travel in Canadian airspace.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to avoid increases in tolls related to high inflation.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced amendments to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations to incorporate requests received in fall 2021. In total, 21 new vessel operation restrictions have been introduced for six waterways in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba. These new restrictions apply to Big Tub Harbour, Ontario; Richelieu River, Quebec; St-Maurice River, Quebec; Duhamel Lake, Quebec; and Pinawa Channel and Lee River, Manitoba. Changes affect engine power limits, exemptions, technical requirements on signage, wake surfing, designation authorities, and administrative corrections.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Clean transportation and collaborative actions are key to a sustainable future, Canada’s economic prosperity, and Canadians’ well-being. Rail is the most efficient form of transportation for passengers and goods over land and is a critical part of the solution.
| Transport Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is taking action to enhance public safety and security with regard to the transportation of dangerous goods, and is taking important steps to reduce the risks of accidents nationwide.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Climate change, pollution, and the introduction of aquatic invasive species through shipping activities can threaten marine life in the diverse ecosystems of Canada’s oceans and waterways.
| Transport Canada | news releases
The goods supporting our economy move over long distances to get to global markets or Canadian consumers. Stronger and more resilient supply chains benefit Canadian consumers through timely and affordable access to the goods they need, and Canadian producers who can reliably deliver their products.
