February 25, 2016

by MM&D Online Staff

OTTAWA, Ontario—Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, tabled the Canada Transportation Act Review Report in Parliament today.

The Review was launched on June 25, 2014, and concluded on December 21, 2015 when it was submitted to the Minister of Transport by the Chair of the Review, the Honourable David Emerson, P.C., O.B.C. The Review looked forward 20 to 30 years to identify priorities and potential actions in transportation that will support Canada’s long-term economic well-being.

The Review undertook a broad examination and heard from more than 300 Canadian transportation and trade stakeholders, including provinces and territories. The document tabled, Pathways: Connecting Canada’s Transportation System to the World, is over 600 pages long, including appendices.

The Report makes significant recommendations on government decision-making and regulatory frameworks to reflect best practices in other jurisdictions. A swath of specific recommendations deal with the transport of grain, Canada’s trade gateways and corridors, the north, climate change, technology and innovation, accessibility, as well as recommen­dations relating to each major mode of transport.

“The Government of Canada will carefully consider the findings contained in the Report and any actions required to further strengthen the safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of Canada’s transportation system,” Garneau said in a statement.

“As Minister of Transport, I am committed to lead a new and modern vision for transportation in Canada. The Report looks ahead, over the next 20 to 30 years, to examine how we can maximize the contribution of our transportation system to support Canada’s economic growth.”

He said the government is interested in hearing the perspectives of federal colleagues, provincial and territorial counterparts, indigenous communities, and private and public stakeholders in the coming weeks and months regarding the issues raised by the report.

“Collaboration with all key partners will be essential to move forward and ensure Canada’s transportation system is well positioned to capitalize on global opportunities, contribute to a high-performing economy, and meet the evolving needs of Canadians,” Garneau concluded.

The report can be found at www.tc.gc.ca/ctareview2014. Comments and questions may be forwarded to Transport Canada at TC.CTAReport-RapportLTC.TC@tc.gc.ca.