June 25, 2014 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Transport Canada
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today launched a statutory review of Canada's transportation legislation a year ahead of schedule, fulfilling the government's promise made this spring to accelerate the review.
The review is being done a year earlier than required to address a range of changing conditions and challenges, including those related to the transportation of grain on the Prairies. It will also examine what improvements could be made in a number of areas, including: our strategic transportation gateways and corridors; Canada's transportation safety and environmental regimes; the role of technological innovation in improving transportation services and infrastructure; the safe movement of goods through communities; support for the northern transportation system; federally regulated passenger rail services; the vitality of our aviation sector and air connectivity; and governance and service delivery for key federal operations, assets, and agencies.
The review reaffirms our government's commitment to meeting the transportation challenges and opportunities of the next decade, in support of Canada's economic growth and prosperity. The review will look at the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) and other acts related to transportation in Canada, and will analyze how existing laws and regulations affect competitiveness. The review will also explore how government, industry and other stakeholders can address the key issues facing the transportation sector, including ensuring Canada's supply chains have the capacity, flexibility and resiliency to meet future demands. The Honourable David L. Emerson, P.C., will head the arm's-length review with the support of five advisors representing a broad range of transportation perspectives and industry experience from various regions of the country. The advisors are: Murad Al-Katib, David Cardin, Duncan Dee, Marie-Lucie Morin, and Marcella Szel.
Mr. Emerson will submit recommendations to the Minister of Transport by late next year.
Jana Régimbal
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
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