Ottawa – Expanding our international air transport travel relationships with other countries provides Canadians with greater choice and more convenience. Canadians want and deserve options for their international travel needs. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that Canada has recently expanded its air transport agreement with Australia. The expanded agreement includes an unlimited number …
Minister of Transport announces new appointments
Ottawa – The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, has announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. Canadian Transportation Agency Ms. Elizabeth Catherine Barker (Ottawa, Ontario) reappointed as Vice-Chairperson, for a five-year term. Pacific Pilotage Authority Chief Marilyn May Slett of the Heiltsuk Nation (Bella Bella, British Columbia) appointed as member, for a four-year term. Wharf of Natashquan Denis Déraps …
Bill C-52 to ensure accountability, transparency in transportation sector
Ottawa – Canadians deserve a smooth and efficient transportation system. The Government of Canada is working to support a transportation sector that meets Canadians’ needs, creates good middle-class jobs, and helps build an economy that works for everyone. Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, introduced Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, which would …
Improving Services for Canadians
Ottawa – Budget 2023 proposes new investments to ensure Canadians can count on fast and effective services from the federal government, and receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner. Protecting Passenger Rights In Budget 2023, the federal government is proposing new steps to strengthen the Canadian Transportation Agency, make airlines more accountable, and ensure that passengers …