Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada will initiate a public consultation process on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. As part of this engagement, Transport Canada is committed to working with provincial and municipal governments, Indigenous Peoples, … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced the appointment of Alain Langlois as Chairperson of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for a five-year term, and Fred Gaspar as Vice-Chairperson for a five-year term. The full release is available online. Contact marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca.
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced an incremental increase to the number of direct flights permitted between Canada and China. Canadian and Chinese airlines are now permitted: To incrementally increase direct passenger-combination flights Up to 20 all-cargo flights per week Reciprocal access to all points … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.), accompanied by Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, announced that, building on the foundation of newly strengthened Preclearance Regulations in Canada, a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers will open on … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations that will modernize Canada’s pleasure craft licensing program and database. The following changes have taken effect as of Dec. 31, 2025: new and renewed pleasure craft licences will only be valid for five years … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) issued a statement: “As Minister responsible for VIA Rail, I have accepted Mario Peloquin‘s resignation from the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 15, 2026, in order to enjoy retirement after a 41-year career in … Read more
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced that Canada has secured a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Albania. The full release is available online. Contact marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca.
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced $2.8 million in funding, through the Quiet Vessel Initiative, for seven Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route. This initiative is supporting underwater noise measurement in local territories with the goal of lessening acoustic … Read more
Transport Canada posted a notice to inform all boaters about temporary vessel traffic restrictions during an expected increase in the number of people using the St. Clair River in Ontario during the Port Huron Float Down event on Aug. 17. To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel … Read more