Commitments
Align the Canada Transportation Act with international regulatory standards
Amends the Act to ensure Canada's transportation regulations meet global standards.
Infrastructure and TransportAmend the Aeronautics Act to improve aviation safety and security
Updates the aviation safety and security regime to protect travelers and the air transportation sector.
Infrastructure and TransportIntroduce Legislation to Accelerate Alto High-Speed Rail
The government will table legislation specifically designed to accelerate the development and construction of the Alto high-speed rail project.
Infrastructure and TransportDeploy automated systems for pre-board security screening checkpoints
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority will implement new automated detection technologies at airport checkpoints to improve efficiency and align with global security best practices.
Infrastructure and TransportTransfer Transport Canada's core aviation services to the Department of National Defence
Core aviation functions and physical assets currently managed by Transport Canada will be shifted to the Department of National Defence as part of a broader departmental restructuring.
Government ReformConclude the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles program
Transport Canada will phase out the financial incentive program for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year to align with strategic realignments and savings targets.
Infrastructure and TransportFund the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill
Allocates funding to support the operations and infrastructure of the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill through 2030.
Infrastructure and TransportCreate the $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Allocates $1 billion over four years, starting in 2025-26, to fund major dual-use (civilian and military) transportation projects in the North, such as airports, seaports, and all-season roads.
Infrastructure and TransportCreate the $5.0 billion Trade Diversification Corridors Fund
Invests $5.0 billion over seven years, starting in 2025-26, to create a fund supporting trade and transportation infrastructure projects (including digital, port, and rail enhancements) to help double non-U.S. exports.
Infrastructure and TransportProvide $8 million to VIA Rail to implement technologies improving on-time performance
The government will provide $8 million to VIA Rail Canada to deploy new technologies aimed at improving the on-time performance of its corridor services.
Infrastructure and TransportExtend the runway at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport
Funds a priority infrastructure project through the Airports Capital Assistance Program to extend the runway at this Transport Canada-owned facility.
Infrastructure and TransportProvide $55.2 million over four years for safety-related infrastructure at local and regional airports
Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, Transport Canada will receive funding to upgrade safety-related infrastructure at local and regional airports, including a runway extension at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport.
Infrastructure and TransportConsider options for the privatization of Canadian airports
As part of its strategy to unlock economic potential and ensure long-term competitiveness, the government will formally review options for privatizing Canadian airports.
Infrastructure and TransportNegotiate lease extensions and examine rent formulas to attract private investment to airports
The government will implement measures to attract private sector investment to airports, which includes negotiating lease extensions, enabling economic development on airport lands, and reviewing ground lease rent formulas.
Infrastructure and TransportExplore options to exclude non-Canadian railways from the Extended Railway Interswitching pilot
Investigates methods to block non-Canadian railways from participating in the Extended Railway Interswitching pilot to protect domestic workers.
Economy and TradeIntroduce a Canada Strong Pass for youth under 18 for summer 2025
Launch a temporary summer pass program (June-August 2025) offering youth under 18 free admission to national museums and galleries, and free VIA Rail travel when accompanied by parents.
Social ProgramsBuild high-speed rail between Windsor and Québec City
Invest in the construction of a high-speed rail corridor connecting Windsor and Québec City.
Infrastructure and TransportIncrease affordability for the Confederation Bridge and major Eastern Canadian ferries
Subsidize or lower tolls for major maritime and bridge connections to ensure equitable access and affordability for PEI and other regions.
Infrastructure and TransportTable legislation to eliminate federal interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day
Table legislation by July 1st to remove all federal barriers to interprovincial trade, labour mobility, and exceptions under the Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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