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Government of Canada invests in projects in Quebec to improve supply chains

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of over $2.6 million for two projects in Quebec under the National Trade Corridors Fund.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of over $2.6 million for two projects in Quebec under the National Trade Corridors Fund.
  • The digital project and study selected for investment intend to harness data and technological solutions to generate supply chain efficiencies along key Canadian trade corridors.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make investments to strengthen the country's supply chains, promote economic growth and enhance opportunities for businesses to expand into global markets.
  • The Government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is making investments that will support the flow of goods across Canada's supply chains.

Minister of Transport announces new appointments at Canadian Transportation Agency

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Canadian Transportation Agency is the federal regulatory body that ensures that the national transportation system runs efficiently and smoothly, and oversees consumer protection for air passengers and the protection of persons with disabilities' human rights.

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  • The Canadian Transportation Agency is the federal regulatory body that ensures that the national transportation system runs efficiently and smoothly, and oversees consumer protection for air passengers and the protection of persons with disabilities' human rights.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the following two appointments at the Canadian Transportation Agency:
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  • Their appointments were made through an open, transparent and merit-based Governor-in-Council selection process, aimed at aiding the Canadian Transportation Agency in fulfilling its crucial mandate of ensuring a competitive, accessible, and efficient transportation system for Canadians.
  • "We are appointing qualified members to the Canadian Transportation Agency to ensure a competitive, accessible, and sustainable transportation system.

Minister of Transport announces airport improvements in Whitehorse

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $186.2 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a project that includes major upgrades at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $186.2 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a project that includes major upgrades at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
  • The airport infrastructure requires improvements to maintain existing essential services such as passenger and charter flights, as well as cargo handling activities.
  • "We're investing in the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to support the growth of the tourism and economic sectors in Yukon.
  • "As the largest airport in the Yukon, the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is critical to our transportation network.

Minister of Transport announces funding to increase cargo volume capacity and efficiency at the Vancouver International Airport

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $74.3 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for an expansion at the Vancouver International Airport.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $74.3 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for an expansion at the Vancouver International Airport.
  • This will equip the airport to handle more cargo, as well as improve its facilities and efficiency, and reduce pollution.
  • The goods exported through Vancouver International Airport support key economic growth in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
  • "We're improving our supply chains through this project by increasing capacity to handle higher air cargo volumes and improve efficiency at the Vancouver International Airport, while reducing pollution."

Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2024 for the Confederation Bridge

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge.
  • The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to avoid increases in tolls related to high inflation.
  • "Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL) has been cooperating with the Government of Canada to support this initiative, while continuing to ensure 24/7 operations with the highest level of commitment to bridge users."
  • The Government of Canada has an agreement with the bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited, for it to operate and maintain the bridge until 2032.

Transport Canada funds innovative research to prevent spread of invasive species in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Ballast water management systems reduce the risk of introducing or spreading invasive species when ballast water is unloaded.

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  • Ballast water management systems reduce the risk of introducing or spreading invasive species when ballast water is unloaded.
  • "By investing to find new ways to manage ballast water, we are protecting biodiversity and ecosystems from invasive species in Canada.
  • The investments announced today will improve the ballast water management systems in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region to help reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species."
  • By 2030, Canada's regulations are expected to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species at Canadian Great Lakes ports by 82 per cent.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport announces improvements to Canada's supply chain by alleviating key corridor bottlenecks

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Today, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced an investment of over $12 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund.

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  • Today, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced an investment of over $12 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund.
  • The six projects that received funding will improve Canadian supply chain efficiency by alleviating bottlenecks in key corridors.
  • "Our trade relationship with the U.S. is vital to strengthening our international trade performance and the prosperity of our middle class.
  • Through the National Trade Corridors Fund, Transport Canada is supporting improvements to Canada's roads, rail, air, and marine shipping routes to foster domestic and international trade.

Minister of Transport announces proposed changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations to enhance safety for transportation of dangerous goods across Canada

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Transport Canada plays a crucial role in promoting the safe transportation of dangerous goods across all federally regulated modes of transport.

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  • Transport Canada plays a crucial role in promoting the safe transportation of dangerous goods across all federally regulated modes of transport.
  • These changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will affect the way companies and employees import, offer for transport, handle, or transport dangerous goods within Canada.
  • Transport Canada continues to encourage a strong transportation system by taking steps to promote a safe and secure transportation of dangerous goods regime.
  • "Through these proposed changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations we want to strengthen transportation safety in Canada and reduce the risk of incidents involving dangerous goods.

Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, on behalf of Minister of Transport announces new funding to boost cargo capacity at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

This represents another long-term commitment to work with stakeholders on important infrastructure projects to address transportation bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and congestion along Canada's trade corridors.

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  • This represents another long-term commitment to work with stakeholders on important infrastructure projects to address transportation bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and congestion along Canada's trade corridors.
  • "By investing' $19.4 million for the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, we're strengthening our supply chain, and that ultimately benefits all Canadians.
  • "With today's investment, we're improving the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport to handle more cargo.
  • This new funding is in addition to the more than $30 million provided to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport in 2019.

Minister of Transport announces new funding to strengthen the supply chain in Canada's North

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Monday, December 18, 2023

That's why our supply chains must be strong and resilient to ensure economic security for all Canadians.

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  • That's why our supply chains must be strong and resilient to ensure economic security for all Canadians.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of over $10 million for six projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund in the North and Arctic.
  • This commitment will fund infrastructure projects and studies that address the unique transportation needs and priorities of Northern and Arctic communities.
  • National Trade Corridors Fund invests in projects that address the unique and urgent transportation needs in Canada's Arctic and North.