Ottawa – The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, issued this statement on World Maritime Day: “It’s World Maritime Day—a day to recognize the important role marine transportation and marine workers play in keeping our supply chains moving. Trade on our waters from coast-to-coast-to-coast is central to ensuring all Canadians have the goods they need on time. “With the world’s longest …
Investments made at Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
Sarnia – Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports to keep communities connected across the country. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport. …
New regulations on refund requirements for flight cancellations in force
Ottawa – The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, issued this statement today on new regulations by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to ensure Canadians’ interests are protected when they travel by air: “Passengers have rights and they need to be respected. Our government was the one who put in place the Air Passenger Protection Regulations in 2019 to ensure their rights are …
Minister Alghabra to mark National Trucking Week 2022
Ottawa – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, issued the following statement: “The last two years have shown us how important it is to have strong and resilient supply chains that remain strong in the face of unexpected disruptions, such as severe weather or a global pandemic. “Truck drivers play a crucial role in making sure Canadian families get the goods …
Taking action to address wait times, congestion at airports
Ottawa – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, issued this update on the continued action and progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce traveller wait times and delays across Canadian airports. Latest …
Efforts on to reduce wait times, delays at Canadian airports
Ottawa – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, issued this update on the continued action and progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce traveller wait times and delays across Canadian airports. Government …
Supporting essential air access for remote communities in Nunavut
Iqaluit – Safe and reliable air transportation links are crucial to keep supply chains strong and resilient across Canada’s North. Investments in essential air services will ensure northern and remote communities remain connected and supported with access to essential goods and health services when they need it most. Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Terry …
Addressing wait times and congestion at Canadian airports
Ottawa – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, and Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, issued this update on the continued progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce traveller wait times and congestion at Canadian airports. Collaborating with air industry …
Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve rail safety
Ottawa – Transport Canada’s top priority in the rail sector is the safety of Canadians and their communities. That is why we are putting in place additional measures to protect all Canadians who live and work along rail lines and reduce the risk of serious accidents. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is taking new …
Reducing wait times and delays for air travellers
Ottawa – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, and the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, issued this update today on progress being made by the Government of Canada and industry partners to reduce traveller wait times at Canadian airports. Latest data Passenger security screening …