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Minister of Transport marks the launch of Rail Safety Week 2023

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, highlighted the launch of the 20th annual Rail Safety Week. This national event is vital in raising public awareness of safety around railway property and trains. Together, we can work to avoid rail-related incidents and protect Canadians who work and live near railways.


Minister of Transport announces Advance Contract Award Notice to acquire an interim replacement for the MV Holiday Island ferry

| Transport Canada | news releases

Last summer, the MV Holiday Island, one of two ferries that ensured service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, was removed from service. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, joined by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced the Government of Canada's intention to purchase the MV Fanafjord to replace the MV Holiday Island in the short-term until its successor is built and ready to enter service.


Minister of Transport announces new funding to improve and increase capacity for cargo destined for the North at the Ottawa International Airport

| Transport Canada | news releases

An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and combatting the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.


Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Ottawa South to make a new funding announcement to improve cargo capacity at the Ottawa International Airport

| Transport Canada | media advisories

Ottawa, Ontario – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, the Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, David J. McGuinty, and the President & CEO of Canadian North, Michael Rodyniuk, will make a new funding announcement related to supply chains and improving cargo capacity at the Ottawa International Airport.


Minister of Transport welcomes the appointment of the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of VIA HFR Inc.

| Transport Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing intercity passenger rail service in a way that will best meet the transportation needs of travellers, while creating jobs and economic growth. The High Frequency Rail (HFR) project will transform passenger travel in Canada through the creation of a faster, more frequent, accessible, and sustainable rail service from Québec City to Toronto.


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