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 …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and share feedback to help guide its recommendations on implementing new federal safety requirements at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA). In 2021, the Government of Canada introduced regulations to mandate Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) at airports across Canada to mitigate the impact when an airplane …
Montréal – Keeping Canadians safe is Transport Canada’s top priority. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that Transport Canada has taken unprecedented action to put an end to serious violations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 concerning unlicensed passenger vessels. This action underscores Transport Canada’s commitment to enforcing marine safety and protecting Canadians. In Canada, all vessels that provide a paid …
Longueuil — The smartWhales initiative launched in 2021 by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), in cooperation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada, aimed at using satellite Earth observation data to help protect the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) in Canadian waters. This species is designated endangered and is at risk of potential vessel collisions and entanglement in fishing gear. After three years of work, …
Ottawa – 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. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that Transport Canada is proposing to introduce changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, which will further improve …
Brandon – Local and regional airports in Canada are a critical link in our supply chains. They keep communities connected. We depend on these airports to ensure that local communities can thrive across the country. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the Government of Canada is making major investments in improving safety at the Brandon Municipal Airport. Through …
Ottawa – Keeping Canadians safe on our roads is a priority for the Government of Canada. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the coming into force of regulations allowing Transport Canada to fine persons or companies who violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Under the new regulations, penalties (which are similar to fines) can range up to $4,000 for an …
