Transport & Infrastructure

  1. Maximum Grain Revenue Entitlements for Crop Year 2023–2024
  2. The Confederation Bridge is essential in supporting the economy and connectivity for the province of Prince Edward Island and the region. Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that 2025 tolls will remain frozen for a third year at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to prevent a toll increase.
  3. Public Services and Procurement Canada acknowledges the importance of the LaSalle Causeway for local transportation and would like to provide an update of plans for the 2025 marine navigation season.
  4. Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, accompanied by Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, announced 35 new projects across Canada that will receive funding through the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program.
  5. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, today issued the following statement to mark International Civil Aviation Day on December 7:
  6. Kanata (Ontario) — The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, will make an announcement to improve safety in our communities.
  7. International civil aviation brings the world together. Working with our international partners is key to ensuring our skies stay safe, secure, accessible and sustainable.
  8. The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is back to the 2 per cent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, we know that Canadians aren’t yet feeling that in their household budgets.
  9. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, Yasir Naqvi, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
  10. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, today issued the following statement:
  11. BÉCANCOUR, QUEBEC - The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain, the Honorable François-Philippe Champagne will announce major investments under the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Bécancour Industrial and Port Park.
  12. Safe and reliable airports are crucial connections for local and regional communities across Canada. Investments in airports support economic and business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to Canada’s remote and Indigenous communities.
  13. Thompson (Manitoba) – The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement about air safety and connectivity at the Thompson Regional Airport. Minister Anand will be joined by Her Worship Colleen Smook, Mayor of Thompson, Angela Levasseur, Chief of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Vince Shumka, Chair of the Thompson Regional Airport Authority, and Curtis Ross, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Development Officer of the Thompson Regional Airport Authority.
  14. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to inform pedestrians that the pathway and stairway behind the Centre Block, along with the Queen Victoria Monument and surrounding area on the west side of Centre Block, will be closed for the winter season as of Friday, November 15, 2024.
  15. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of a temporary closure of the LaSalle Causeway on Saturday, November 16, to allow for the opening of the main marine navigation channel.
  16. Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will:
  17. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement about building a greener economy.
  18. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk, will make an announcement about building a greener economy.
  19. Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $30 million for three projects based in Quebec. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will help reduce the environmental impacts of the marine sector. This funding will:
  20. Below are the three projects funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream and based in Quebec.
  21. Quebec, Quebec - On behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, will make an announcement about green shipping corridors. He will be accompanied by Mario Girard, president and CEO of the Port of Québec.
  22. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the west sidewalk, located north of the Bronson Channel, on the Chaudière Crossing will be closed for maintenance work.
  23. 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.
  24. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the west sidewalk, located north of the Bronson Channel, on the Chaudière Crossing will be closed for maintenance work.
  25. Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament of Cape Breton—Canso, Mike Kelloway, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $22.5 million for EverWind Fuels. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will allow them to:
  26. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment in NFI Group to advance the Green Prairie Economy
  27. The Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and make life cost less.
  28. The National Trade Corridors Fund supports infrastructure projects in Canada. These projects include improvements at airports, ports, railways, transportation facilities, and access roads.
  29. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will announce investments under the National Trade Corridors Fund at Sorel-Tracy, Québec. She will be joined by Robert Bellisle, President and CEO of QSL, Patrick Péloquin, Mayor of Sorel-Tracy, and Vincent Deguise, Mayor of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel.
  30. London (Ontario) — The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement on strengthening rail safety across Canada.
  31. Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge
  32. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of the annual closure of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for the season.
  33. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today issued the following statement:
  34. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of a full closure on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for continuing work on a major rehabilitation project
  35. Today, officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) met with elected officials from the City of Gatineau to provide an update on the progress of the Alexandra Bridge replacement project and to clarify essential elements of the project, such as the reasoning behind the decision to replace the bridge, the conditions of the structure and the studies carried out.
  36. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of the following closures of the Des Joachims Bridge for repair and asphalt work
  37. Today, 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.
  38. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Des Joachims Bridge will remain open on August 19, 20, 21 and 22, from 9 pm to 4 am each night, following the cancellation of planned closures.
  39. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of full closures of the Des Joachims Bridge for repair work.
  40. The Government of Canada supports economic growth and environmental prosperity
  41. To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public Port of Sarnia. Under these restrictions, no unauthorized traffic will be permitted on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River, from the Blue Water Bridge to the upper end of Stag Island, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 18, 2024. A Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) about temporary vessel restrictions for this day was issued on August 8, 2024.
  42. A well-connected transportation system is essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to investing in our supply chains to support economic growth, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.
  43. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of Alexandra Bridge that on July 31 and August 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17, the bridge will be closed and patrolled for safety measures.
  44. Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the following 17 appointments in the transportation sector. These Canadians were appointed following open, transparent and merit-based selection processes.
  45. The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will travel to London, United Kingdom, to participate in the opening of the Canada Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Minister will meet with key Canadian aerospace leaders and the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh.
  46. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.
  47. Officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada will be providing an update to community stakeholders and members of the media on the LaSalle Causeway and the temporary modular bridge .
  48. Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $12.6 million in the Société de financement et d’accompagnement en performance énergétique Canada (SOFIAC). This funding will help them accelerate their expansion into energy efficiency for commercial buildings and multi-unit residential buildings, helping building owners and tenants save on their energy bills and reduce emissions.
  49. Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $1.7 million for 14 projects under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. This funding will:
  50. Below are the 14 projects in receipt of grant funding under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. These projects aim to study, test, and pilot zero and near zero fuel propulsion systems for shipping vessels.