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- Canada has one of the safest and most secure transportation systems in the world, and it is getting safer. However, as freight and passenger volumes grow and transportation networks become more interconnected and complex, the risks to the system continue to evolve, and new risks emerge.
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We envision a safe, secure, green, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports: trade and economic growth. a cleaner environment. the well-being of Canada’s middle class. About Transportation 2030: themes and actions. Transportation 2030 is our strategic plan to support this vision. The plan groups areas of work under five themes.
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To build a safer, more secure transportation system that...
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In 2016, we consulted Canadians about our transportation system. Here is what they told us about safety: 1. Government and industry should work together so that regulations keep pace with innovation 2. Canada needs to be a leader in harmonizing global standards for safety policies and risk management and assessment 3. The federal government should:...
To meet our goals for safer transportation, we committed to: 1. speed up our review of the Railway Safety Actto build on our actions on railway safety 2. continue grants and contributions under the Rail Safety Improvement Program to help improve rail safety and reduce injuries and deaths related to rail transportation 3. change the Motor Vehicle Sa...
The budget committed $152 million for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, Transport Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to continue to improve airport security screening operations.
The budget provided $240.6 million for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to: 1. ensure consistent and effective security screening of travellers 2. add new dedicated screening lanes for U.S. pre-clearance of transborder passengers at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport Budget 2018 ...
The budget provided $85 million over 4 years for the Rail Safety Improvement Program to: 1. expand the list of eligible recipients and broaden the scope of projects that can be funded to improve rail safety 2. fund improvements that will improve public safety at rail property and rail lines 3. fund a national information and education campaign to r...
Changes to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
On March 1, 2018 the Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act, came into force introducing some of the biggest changes to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act since it came into force in 1971. Some of these changes provide a powerful suite of tools to make progress on the Canadian motor vehicle safety framework in 3 key areas: 1. enforcement: including authorities to develop regulations for a new administrative monetary penalty (fine) regime and better recall powers 2. exemptions: Ministe...
Review of Railway Safety Act
The final report of the Railway Safety Act Review was tabled in Parliament on May 31, 2018. Following an extensive consultation process on its findings, we published our response to the review in April 2019. To date, most of the actions have been put in place.
Transportation Modernization Act
The Transportation Modernization Actreceived Royal Assent on May 23, 2018. The Act will require voice and video recorders to be installed on some railway locomotives. To protect the privacy of employees, only the Transportation Safety Board, railway companies and Transport Canada will be allowed to use the information these devices gather for specific reasons.
Transport Canada’s Response to the Railway Safety ActGatineau, Quebec, 29 October 2020 —Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its Watchlist 2020. For 10 years, the TSB Watchlist has put the spotlight on key safety issues and actions needed to make Canada’s transportation system even safer.
Canadians expect a lot from their transportation system – safety first and foremost. Travellers also want choice, good service and low costs. Industry needs a system that supports growth and gives access to markets — from five marine corridors to improved and expanded infrastructure in the North.
Mar 2, 2023 · Canada maintains one of the safest rail transportation systems in the world through shared efforts by partners, including governments, railway companies and communities. This funding will help address the impacts of climate change on our rail sector while creating good jobs for middle-class Canadians.
transportation system. Developed effective enforcement and intervention strategies to align with the comprehensive review that confirmed TC’s regulatory framework includes provisions prohibit transportation workers in safety-sensitive positions from working if they are impaired. .
Canada is one of the first countries in the world to adopt a national road safety strategy and to date, three national strategies have been implemented. Road Safety Vision (RSV) 2001, was Canada’s inaugural national road safety strategy adopted by the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety in 1996.
