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Expanding Canada’s international air transport agreements allows airlines to introduce more flight options, providing passengers and shippers with greater choice and convenience, while creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as the Chairperson of VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) effective April 12, 2025, for a term of five years.
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The Government of Canada is committed to detecting, disrupting, and dismantling organized auto theft crime and auto theft, which is why it is exploring new and innovative solutions to prevent vehicle theft.
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Every year, Canada’s airports welcome millions of passengers, connecting people within and outside of Canada and serving as important economic drivers. Investments in these airports strengthen business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to transportation for Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
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Canada is the second largest country in the world, but we have a small population, and our communities are spread out. As a result, the air sector plays a critical role in ensuring that people, businesses, and communities stay connected. Canadians rely on air travel to access critical services, visit loved ones, and support supply chains, trade, and tourism.
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Member of Parliament René Arseneault announces major funding for Edmundston’s Centre Maillet
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Growing and expanding Canada’s air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options, giving passengers more choice and greater convenience, and opening up new opportunities for Canadian businesses.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced funding of $2.3 million to improve vessel safety for 12 Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety through the MSET Initiative. The Ucluelet First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe (Maa-nulth), Snuneymuxw First Nation, Ditidaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, and Toquaht Nation (Maa-nulth) are among the communities receiving funding to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members.
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Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Initiative provides funding to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members. It is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to listen, engage, and work with Indigenous communities to respond to marine safety concerns.
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Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields. The non-partisan Council will provide strategic advice on strengthening supply chains to boost productivity, increase competitiveness and support trade diversification.
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The Government of Canada is investing in safe and modern transportation infrastructure to support economic growth and the mobility of people and goods. These investments are essential for communities and industries that depend on marine transportation.
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This week, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, travelled to Washington D.C. to participate in a series of bilateral meetings with U.S. government officials.
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MAGDALEN ISLANDS, QUEBEC — The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos will make an announcement about the Cap-aux-Meules Port, Magdalen Islands.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.
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The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued the following statement today to mark National Aviation Day
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Trois-Rivières, Québec – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne will announce a major investment to strengthen supply chains in Quebec.
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The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued this statement today to mark the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families:
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Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that the Alexandra Bridge will reopen to vehicular traffic on February 26, 2025, weather permitting.
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The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Quebec City corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to:
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Strong supply chains are essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will drive economic growth, while making our supply chains more resilient and adaptable in the face of climate change.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $35.5 million in funding for three projects based in British Columbia to invest in commercially available clean technology and infrastructure for ports. This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will:
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Three projects based in British Columbia are funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions.
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North Vancouver, British Columbia – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement at the Richardson International port terminal regarding federal investments to strengthen Canada’s supply chains.
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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement related to Canada’s supply chain infrastructure and green shipping corridors. She will be accompanied by Fulvio Fracassi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced an investment of over $109 million through two initiatives under the Ocean’s Protection Plan to strengthen marine safety in 47 communities across Canada. Specifically, funding will:
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Marine coordinators will be responsible for building relationships and integrating Indigenous Knowledge in proposed federal policies, programs, processes, directives, regulations, or legislation concerning marine safety and environmental protection. Additionally, the coordinators will help establish partnerships to better support the cooperative management of coasts and waterways.
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The safety of Canada’s road users is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and that starts with the safe transportation of our children.
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For decades, the need for an interprovincial link to the east of the National Capital Region has been recognized in order to unify the shores of Gatineau and Ottawa and to seamlessly integrate various modes of transportation.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the reappointment of Lorraine S. Cunningham as the part-time Chairperson of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, for a term of five years.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the successful construction of a new prototype building at the drones and robotics test field on the grounds of the former Killaloe Airport.
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Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that the Pickering Lands will not be used for a future airport site. The Government of Canada intends to transfer the high conservation value lands to Parks Canada.
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The Government of Canada is dedicated to fostering healthy competition, growth and productivity in the transportation and agricultural sectors.
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Maximum Grain Revenue Entitlements for Crop Year 2023–2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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International civil aviation brings the world together. Working with our international partners is key to ensuring our skies stay safe, secure, accessible and sustainable.
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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.
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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.
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The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, today issued the following statement:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
