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Responses to the High Frequency Rail Project Request for Qualifications

| Transport Canada | backgrounders

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.


Minister of Transport announces funding to improve cargo movement at the Port of Argentia

| Transport Canada | news releases

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.


Government of Canada to make an important funding announcement to improve cargo movement in Newfoundland and Labrador

| Transport Canada | media advisories

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.


Government of Canada announces funding for essential projects and equipment at Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

| Transport Canada | news releases

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.


Ministers Alghabra, LeBlanc and Petitpas Taylor to announce funding for essential projects and equipment at Moncton Airport

| Transport Canada | media advisories

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.


The Government of Canada announces new measures in force with passage of Budget Implementation Act to modernize marine protection and safety as part of the Oceans Protection Plan

| Transport Canada | news releases

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.


Minister of Transport introduces new regulations for enhanced safety and enforcement in Canada's marine transportation system

| Transport Canada | news releases

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.


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