Government of Canada

Martin Imbleau has been appointed CEO of VIA HFR – VIA TGF INC. (CNW Group/VIA HFR)
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Imbleau Appointed CEO of VIA HFR

Montreal Port Authority (MPA) President and CEO Martin Imbleau has been appointed as CEO of VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR), effective Sept. 8, following a national and international search carried out by VIA HFR’s Board of Directors.

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra

Transport Canada Announces Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement

The government of Canada announced a new rail safety funding program called the Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement to “encourage Indigenous and local communities to participate in rail safety initiatives in Canada,” as well as a Call for Proposals for the program, with up to $1.6 million in funding, open now until February 16, 2023, Transport Canada reported Dec. 15.

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra

Transport Canada to Invest C$5MM in New Transload Facility

The government of Canada will invest nearly C$5 million in funding under the National Trade Corridors National Trade Corridors Fund for the Building Capacity in Canada’s Steel Supply Chain project, Transport Canada announced on Nov. 9. The approximately $10 million project, which will be undertaken by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA), will “relieve supply chain congestion at the Port of Hamilton.”

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra

Canadian Supply Chain Task Force Issues Final Report

Transport Canada announced on Oct. 6 that Minister Omar Alghabra is reviewing “with great interest” the recently released National Supply Chain Task Force’s final report, which focuses on “areas of action, collaboration and transformation” and will aid in the creation of a National Supply Chain Strategy for the country.

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra
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Govt. of Canada, Canadian Rail Industry to Provide Rail Assistance to Ukraine

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Sept. 28 met with the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the Ambassador of Ukraine and officials from the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) during the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st Assembly to “identify areas of collaborative rail assistance to Ukraine.”