Canada News Centre2026-09-11T10:58:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/09/closure-of-the-gatineau-side-access-to-the-chaudiere-crossing.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform motorists and truck drivers that access to the Chaudière Crossing from the Gatineau side will be closed to accommodate the Tour de Gatineau event.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-09-11T10:58:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-to-host-a-media-availability-following-an-announcement-regarding-a-significant-investment-for-a-critical-national-infrastructu.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty will hold a media availability following an announcement regarding a major investment to advance a nation-building infrastructure project in Canada that will be held in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories on September 8, 2026. Minister MacKinnon and Minister Alty will be joined by the Deputy Premier of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek.

Transport Canada2026-09-04T16:32:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-to-announce-significant-investment-for-a-critical-national-infrastructure-project.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, will make an announcement regarding a major investment to advance a nation-building infrastructure project in Canada. Minister MacKinnon and Minister Alty will be joined by the Deputy Premier of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Member of Legislative Assembly for Sahtu, the Honorable Daniel McNeely, and His Worship Frank Pope, Mayor of Norman Wells.

Transport Canada2026-09-04T09:42:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-key-infrastructure-at-the-wollaston-lake-airport-northern-saskatchewan.html

Canadians, businesses, and communities rely on air transportation to stay connected and access opportunities across the country. In northern and remote regions, airport infrastructure plays a particularly important role in supporting mobility and supply chains.

Transport Canada2026-09-01T12:36:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/transport-canada-to-announce-important-investments-at-the-wollaston-lake-airport.html

The Secretary of State for Rural Development, Buckley Belanger, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce funding to improve accessibility, reliability, and airport safety at the Wollaston Lake Airport.

Transport Canada2026-08-31T13:37:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-beech-hill.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish and Nicholas MacInnis, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-26T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/ground-broken-on-159-new-affordable-homes-in-ottawas-lowertown-neighbourhood.html

Today, MP Mona Fortier joined Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), to mark the groundbreaking of 200 Beausoleil, an affordable housing development in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood and one of the first projects advancing under the Government of Canada's Build Canada Homes initiative.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-19T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-32-million-in-eastern-canada-ferry-infrastructure-to-support-connectivity.html

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Transport Canada has awarded a $32-million contract to Dexter Construction, a Canadian company based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, to replace the movable transfer bridge at the Souris ferry terminal on Prince Edward Island.

Transport Canada2026-08-17T13:23:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-pender-harbour.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Randene Neil, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and Member of Legislative Assembly for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, Nick Gaskin, Executive Director, Pender Harbour Health Centre, Diane Hopkinson, Board President, Pender Harbour Health Centre Society, and Lesley Durrant, Auxiliary President, Pender Harbour Health Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T16:02:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/transit-improvements-in-sarnia.html

Sarnia has modernized its transit facilities, expanded and upgraded its transit fleet with 20 new buses , and improved the reliability and accessibility of public transportation services through an investment of more than $4.7 million from the Government of Canada, more than $3.7 million from the Government of Ontario, and more than $2.7 million from the City of Sarnia.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T13:49:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-strengthens-canadas-steel-industry-through-stronger-interprovincial-trade.html

Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets.

Transport Canada2026-08-10T10:08:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/minister-alty-and-minister-olszewski-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-infrastructure-investments-at-the-inuvik-mike-zubko-airport.html

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, and the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, will make an announcement regarding infrastructure investments at the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.

Transport Canada2026-08-07T14:30:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/minister-mackinnon-to-announce-measures-to-strengthen-interprovincial-trade-of-canadian-steel.html

Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding new measures for the interprovincial transportation of Canadian steel and the strengthening of domestic supply chains.

Transport Canada2026-08-07T13:27:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-announces-expanded-air-transport-agreement-between-canada-and-nigeria.html

Expanding Canada's international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.

Transport Canada2026-08-06T11:06:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-toronto-announce-new-partnership-to-build-thousands-of-new-homes.html

Today, Canada and the City of Toronto announced a new partnership to unlock 18 housing projects that will deliver more than 5,600 rental homes across Toronto, including affordable, supportive, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled housing. This partnership advances projects through two federal housing streams:

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-05T14:27:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-communities-strong-in-british-columbia-with-54-new-infrastructure-projects.html

More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-fredericton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State of Nature and Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, the Honourable Luke Randall, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Economic Development and Small Business, NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, and the Regulatory Accountability and Reporting Act and Member of Legislative Assembly for Fredericton North, and His Worship Steve Hicks, Mayor of the City of Fredericton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T09:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-and-accessibility-improvements-in-antigonish.html

This was announced by Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish; and His Worship Sean Cameron, Mayor of the Town of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T14:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-saint-john-multipurpose-recreational-facility.html

To that end, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and her Worship Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John announced a federal investment of up to $29.8 million, and a municipal contribution of $20 million for the Saint John Multipurpose Recreational Facility through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-29T12:15:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/passenger-rail-locomotive-assembly-returns-to-canada-through-a-195-billion-government-of-canada-investment.html

Rail helped build Canada, connecting people and communities across vast distances and helping unite the country. Today, a modern and resilient passenger rail network is essential to supporting economic growth, strengthening Canadian industry, and keeping Canadians connected.

Transport Canada2026-07-29T09:36:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-major-investment-in-the-passenger-locomotive-fleet-to-strengthen-connections-across-the-country.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce major investment to renew passenger locomotive fleet in order to strengthen connections across Canada.

Transport Canada2026-07-28T13:30:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-saint-john.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and Her Worship Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-28T13:07:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-formalizes-a-green-shipping-corridor-memorandum-of-understanding-with-spain.html

Canada continues to work with international partners to advance the decarbonization of the marine sector and strengthen its sustainable supply chains.

Transport Canada2026-07-23T13:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-ontario-celebrate-another-milestone-for-the-yonge-north-subway-extension.html

Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario marked another major milestone in delivering affordable and reliable public transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Work has officially been completed on the excavation of the Yonge North Subway Extension’s tunnel launch shaft – where two tunnel boring machines will begin digging 6.3 kilometres of tunnels.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-23T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-nunavut-partner-to-build-essential-infrastructure-and-more-homes.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-23T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-green-hill.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-20T13:15:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/the-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-are-providing-over-9-million-to-saint-fortunat.html

The project aims to rehabilitate and modernize municipal water infrastructure as part of the reconstruction of Route 263, in coordination with the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec. It involves designing the sanitary and storm sewer systems to ensure effective management of wastewater and stormwater, in compliance with environmental standards, and reduce discharges into the Bulstrode River. The work also includes replacing aging drinking water pipes.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-17T16:33:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-housing-growth.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-16T14:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/key-milestone-reached-the-ctas-decision-marks-a-key-milestone-on-the-lac-megantic-rail-bypass-project.html

The Government of Canada welcomes the decision issued today by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) approving the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project. This decision is the result of several years of work and marks the achievement of a key milestone toward the start of construction of the rail bypass project.

Transport Canada2026-07-16T13:42:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-make-a-significant-announcement-regarding-the-port-of-vancouver.html

Delta, British Columbia – The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement regarding the Port of Vancouver.

Transport Canada2026-07-15T15:36:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-seeks-proposals-to-improve-rail-safety.html

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced the launch of two calls for proposals under the Rail Safety Improvement Program: the Education and Awareness stream, and the Infrastructure, Technology and Research stream.

Transport Canada2026-07-13T09:00:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/closure-of-alexandra-bridge-to-motorists.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists to accommodate the March For Jesus.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-10T14:06:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/reminder-flying-a-drone-near-wildfires-is-illegal-and-dangerous.html

Transport Canada reminds the public that flying a drone within 9.3 km (5 nautical miles) of wildfires is illegal and dangerous.

Transport Canada2026-07-08T15:05:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/statement-by-the-minister-of-transport-on-the-commemorations-marking-the-thirteenth-anniversary-of-the-lac-megantic-tragedy.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, issued the following statement today to commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy:

Transport Canada2026-07-06T11:45:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-three-rivers.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-03T12:15:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-announces-expanded-air-transport-agreement-between-canada-and-mongolia.html

Expanding Canada’s air transport agreements promotes trade diversification, facilitates people-to-people ties, strengthens supply chains, boosts tourism and helps fuel our country's economic growth.

Transport Canada2026-07-03T09:00:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-key-infrastructure-at-the-erik-nielsen-whitehorse-international-airport.html

Today, Member of Parliament for the Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Dr. Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

Transport Canada2026-07-02T13:09:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-morell.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-02T12:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/transport-canada-announces-upcoming-changes-to-strengthen-required-training-and-certification-standards-for-railway-workers.html

New changes to strengthen training and certification standards in the federally regulated rail sector will help to reduce the risk of workplace injuries, improve the safety of the railway operations, and ultimately reduce rail incidents and accidents.

Transport Canada2026-07-02T09:00:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/infrastructure-announcement-in-calgary.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, and David Leinster, Chief Executive Officer for Contemporary Calgary.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-29T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/minister-mackinnon-marks-airport-workers-day.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement to mark Airport Workers Day.

Transport Canada2026-06-25T10:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/transport-canada-invests-in-critical-infrastructure-project-to-strengthen-yellowknife-airport.html

From travelling to appointments to delivering essential goods such as food, medicine and other goods, strong northern air transportation is vital in supporting northern connectivity and sustainable communities.

Transport Canada2026-06-24T14:38:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-campbellton.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-24T10:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/release-of-altos-what-we-heard-report-and-announcement-of-kingston-as-a-potential-stop-along-the-high-speed-rail-network.html

The Alto high-speed rail project is a strategic step toward delivering sustainable, faster, and more connected transportation for Canadians. It will provide more frequent and reliable passenger rail service, bring communities closer together, foster economic growth across the country, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Transport Canada2026-06-22T09:22:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/minister-mackinnon-to-make-a-transport-related-announcement-in-kingston.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement related to transport.

Transport Canada2026-06-19T13:00:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/the-government-of-canada-launches-public-consultations-on-the-future-of-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport.html

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important part of Canada’s air transportation network. It supports jobs, tourism, business travel, emergency services and greater connectivity to Canada’s regions and transborder economic hubs. It is located in the heart of Toronto’s waterfront community, where residents, businesses, and visitors work, live, and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Transport Canada2026-06-08T16:34:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/transport-minister-mackinnon-announces-appointment-of-the-canadian-transportation-agency-chairperson-and-vice-chairperson.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today 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.

Transport Canada2026-05-29T16:22:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/full-closure-of-chaudiere-crossing-to-motorists0.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a full closure of the Chaudière Crossing, to accommodate rehabilitation work related to the Southern Structures Renewal Project.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-29T14:11:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/federal-government-invests-in-coastal-restoration-to-benefit-climate-resilience-and-biodiversity.html

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will make some recreational trails more resilient against the impacts of climate change at three sites in Nova Scotia and one site in New Brunswick after an investment of $200,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-29T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-increases-its-funding-for-the-st-lawrence-shark-pavilion-project-as-construction-begins.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-26T16:59:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/intermittent-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that they may experience short delays on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge, due to the transportation of wind turbine components.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-22T09:48:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-in-safety-and-connectivity-at-the-val-dor-regional-airport.html

Safe and reliable airports are vital to the economic and social well-being of smaller and remote communities. In addition to supporting personal travel, local and regional airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and resource development sectors.

Transport Canada2026-05-19T11:13:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-of-transport-launches-call-for-proposals-to-improve-boating-safety-across-canada.html

More than 12 million Canadian adults participate in recreational boating every year, but preventable accidents continue to result in injuries and fatalities on the water. To help improve safety, Transport Canada is supporting education and awareness initiatives that promote safe boating practices and behaviours on the water.

Transport Canada2026-05-19T09:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/safety-booms-not-installed-at-timiskaming-dam-complex.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that, due to unfavorable conditions, the in-water safety booms upstream of the dams have not been installed at the Timiskaming Dam Complex, ahead of the Victoria Day May long weekend, in time for the start of the summer navigation season.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-15T14:04:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-the-rehabilitation-of-the-runway-at-val-dor-airport.html

The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce funding for the rehabilitation of the runway at Val-d’Or Airport.

Transport Canada2026-05-15T11:00:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-marks-the-groundbreaking-of-a-major-supply-chain-expansion-project-at-edmonton-international-airport0.html

Strong, reliable supply chains are essential to Canada’s economic growth and global competitiveness. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in transportation infrastructure to improve the efficient and safe movement of goods across the country.

Transport Canada2026-05-13T12:53:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-marks-the-groundbreaking-of-a-major-supply-chain-expansion-project-at-edmonton-international-airport.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding federal investments to strengthen Canada’s supply chains.

Transport Canada2026-05-12T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-in-clean-marine-infrastructure-and-green-shipping-solutions.html

Canada needs an efficient, sustainable, and reliable transportation system to stay competitive. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects at Canadian ports and green shipping corridors.

Transport Canada2026-05-11T13:27:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-mackinnon-announces-the-renaming-of-the-charlottetown-airport-to-honour-former-premier-alexander-b-campbell.html

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today announced that the airport serving Prince Edward Island’s capital will be renamed Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport, in honour of former Premier Alexander B. Campbell, whose leadership helped move Prince Edward Island forward and build stronger links with the rest of Canada.

Transport Canada2026-05-11T09:23:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-mackinnon-to-make-infrastructure-and-supply-chain-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) - The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an infrastructure and supply chain announcement in Prince Edward Island. Minister MacKinnon will be available to answer questions from the media.

Transport Canada2026-05-08T12:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-mackinnon-to-make-an-important-announcement-in-charlottetown-on-prince-edward-island.html

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an important announcement on Prince Edward Island. Minister MacKinnon will be available to answer questions from the media.

Transport Canada2026-05-08T11:15:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-mackinnon-to-speak-at-the-peterborough-and-kawarthas-chamber-of-commerce.html

Peterborough (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will speak at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce on transportation issues, supply chain management, and their impacts on local businesses and economic growth. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, will be available to answer questions from the media.

Transport Canada2026-05-07T14:15:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/building-the-workforce-we-need-to-deliver-more-homes-in-british-columbia.html

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, was at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to highlight housing measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 that will help build more homes in British Columbia—by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction, and supporting modern methods of construction.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-05T13:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/05/minister-mackinnon-highlights-plan-to-clear-the-backlog-of-air-travel-complaints-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all.html

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today highlighted that the government will eliminate the backlog of air passenger complaints, and rebuild trust for travellers, as announced in the Spring Economic Update

Transport Canada2026-05-01T11:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/04/minister-mackinnon-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-measures-in-ottawa.html

Ottawa (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will highlight recent measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to protect air passenger rights.

Transport Canada2026-04-30T11:41:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/investing-in-solar-solutions-in-fort-frances.html

The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre will generate solar energy following an investment of $589,762 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-22T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/04/minister-mackinnon-announces-sovereign-space-launch-capabilities-through-the-canadian-space-launch-act.html

Canada reached the moon but still lacks its own way to space. Canada is the only country in the G7 that does not have space launch capabilities and must rely on foreign countries, most often the United States, to reach orbit. In a more uncertain and competitive world, Canada cannot rely on others to secure access to space for our economy, our defence, and our future.

Transport Canada2026-04-21T12:34:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/04/the-government-of-canada-announces-increase-in-flights-between-canada-and-china.html

Growing Canada’s air transport relations promotes trade diversification, strengthens supply chains, boosts tourism and helps fuel our country's economic growth.

Transport Canada2026-04-20T10:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-highlights-progress-on-ontario-line-subway.html

Today, the Government of Canada celebrated continued progress on the construction of the Ontario Line subway. Tunnelling has officially started on the Ontario Line, marking a major milestone in the project. New names have also been unveiled for four downtown stations to better reflect the neighbourhoods they will serve and make the line easier for riders to navigate.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-16T16:06:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations, His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, and His Worship James Murdock, Mayor of Moose Jaw.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-10T11:15:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/77-new-housing-units-in-three-quebec-communities-thanks-to-a-memorandum-of-understanding-between-canada-and-quebec.html

Driven by a shared desire to increase housing supply, the governments of Canada and Quebec strengthened their collaboration in January to accelerate residential construction and support community development. Thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding setting out the principles of collaboration for the deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, while respecting provincial priorities and jurisdictions, the two governments are now delivering concrete results by partnering to support nearly 865 new affordable housing units across Quebec, representing a total investment of $200 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T15:22:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-montreal.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health and Céline Haytayan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy (artificial intelligence, quantum, science and innovation portfolios).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T18:40:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-stormwater-and-water-system-expansion-for-northeast-st-albert-alberta.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the new Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:47:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-bridgewater.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-canadian-innovation-to-combat-auto-theft.html

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced that the Government of Canada will provide $1.6 million in funding for three Canadian projects developing innovative vehicle anti-theft technologies.

Transport Canada2026-03-25T11:08:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-is-strengthening-construction-material-supply-chains-by-investing-in-green-shipping-corridors.html

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon, announced up to $6.4 million to R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.’s Ontario Trap Rock facility for their Trap Rock Electrification of Extended Ship Loading System project in Bruce Mines, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program.

Transport Canada2026-03-13T09:14:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/03/minister-of-transport-to-announce-clean-ports-investments-that-will-improve-construction-material-supply-chains.html

Bruce Mines (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce clean ports investments that will improve construction material supply chains. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, Her Worship Lory Patteri, Mayor of Bruce Mines, and Rob Pierce, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development at R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., will be available to answer questions from the media.

Transport Canada2026-03-12T09:20:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-launches-calls-for-proposals-for-the-5-billion-trade-diversification-corridors-fund-and-the-1-billion-arctic-infrastructure-fund.html

Canada’s trade corridors are essential to a resilient economy, strong communities, and long‑term prosperity. As global markets shift and demand grows across a wide range of Canadian commodities, the Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen national trade‑enabling infrastructure, improve connectivity, and unlock new opportunities for Canadian exporters.

Transport Canada2026-03-04T08:04:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/03/minister-of-transport-to-make-an-announcement-during-a-speech-at-the-prospectors-and-developers-association-of-canada-convention.html

Toronto (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth. Minister MacKinnon, accompanied by the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, will be available to answer questions from the media.

Transport Canada2026-03-02T13:00:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/minister-mackinnon-marks-national-aviation-day.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement to mark National Aviation Day.

Transport Canada2026-02-23T09:00:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/canada-and-nova-scotia-partner-with-the-town-of-antigonish-to-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-20T14:45:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/minister-mackinnon-marks-international-day-commemorating-air-crash-victims-and-their-families.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement to mark the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families.

Transport Canada2026-02-20T09:00:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/media-availability-for-minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-speak-following-the-council-of-ministers-respo.html

Vancouver (British Columbia) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon and the Minister of Transportation and Transit and Government House Leader for British Columbia, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, along with provincial and territorial counterparts will be available to answer questions from media following the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety.

Transport Canada2026-02-19T16:00:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-chief-accessibility-officer/news/2026/02/statement-from-chief-accessibility-officer-stephanie-cadieux-on-release-of-third-report-on-accessibility-in-canada0.html

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of third report on accessibility in Canada

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer2026-02-19T14:21:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/infrastructure-announcement-in-antigonish.html

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, February 19, 2026 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish;and His Worship Sean Cameron, Mayor of the Town of Antigonish.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-19T11:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-speak-at-calgary-chamber-of-commerce-event.html

Calgary (Alberta) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth.

Transport Canada2026-02-17T11:01:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-speak-at-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-event.html

Winnipeg (Manitoba) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth. Minister MacKinnon will be joined by the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and the Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Manitoba.

Transport Canada2026-02-13T14:39:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/01/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-speak-at-saint-john-region-chamber-of-commerce-luncheon.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth.

Transport Canada2026-01-09T11:24:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/01/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-announces-changes-to-make-boating-safer-for-canadians.html

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations that will modernize Canada's pleasure craft licensing program and database.

Transport Canada2026-01-06T11:16:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/12/minister-of-transport-clears-santa-claus-and-reindeer-for-travel-in-canadian-airspace.html

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has announced the North Pole’s most famous resident, Santa Claus, and his crew of nine reindeer have passed Transport Canada’s rigorous certification and inspection process. They are officially cleared for travel in Canadian airspace.

Transport Canada2025-12-24T10:04:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transportation-agency/news/2025/12/maximum-grain-revenue-entitlements-for-crop-year-202420250.html

Ottawa – December 19, 2025 – In a determination issued today, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) ruled that revenue of the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) was below and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company (CPKC) was above their respective maximum grain revenue entitlements for the crop year 2024–2025.

Canadian Transportation Agency2025-12-19T12:26:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/naturalized-stormwater-pond-project-creates-new-public-space-in-brandon.html

Residents of Brandon will benefit from improved flood protection and new public greenspace thanks to a $1 million investment from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-18T14:00:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-vancouver.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Chief Jordan Spinks, Kanaka Bar Indian Band.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-18T13:00:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-charlottetown.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-18T12:45:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/12/statement-by-minister-mackinnon-on-the-resignation-of-via-rail-canadas-president-and-ceo.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today issued the following statement:

Transport Canada2025-12-16T19:16:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/12/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-announces-first-time-air-transport-agreement-with-the-republic-of-albania.html

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Canada has secured a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Albania.

Transport Canada2025-12-15T15:51:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/12/minister-mackinnon-will-tour-the-port-of-vancouver-and-host-a-press-briefing-to-answer-questions-from-the-media.html

Vancouver (British Columbia) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will tour the Port of Vancouver. Minister MacKinnon will be available to answer questions regarding investments at the Port of Vancouver after the tour.

Transport Canada2025-12-15T15:17:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-dartmouth0.html

The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes, and the Province of Nova Scotia have committed to work together to accelerate the development of an additional 1,430 new affordable homes across the province. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to address Nova Scotia’s housing needs through a new approach that will unlock housing on federal and provincial lands, streamline approvals, and apply innovative construction methods to deliver homes faster and more cost-effectively.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-14T10:45:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-dartmouth.html

Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announced a collaborative partnership to accelerate the development of housing across the province, to unlock an additional 1,430 new affordable homes. This collaborative partnership includes a joint commitment of up to $300 million, including operating funds for supportive and transitional units.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-14T10:45:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/12/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudiere-crossing.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Union Bridge of the Chaudière Crossing for maintenance work.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-12-12T13:39:48-05:00