“The National Supply Chain Office will enhance the resilience, efficiency and reliability of our transportation systems,” Canada’s Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez said Dec. 1. “This is one of many initiatives by the government of Canada to reduce congestion throughout the transportation supply chain, benefiting Canadians across the country.”

Canada Launches National Supply Chain Office

Transport Canada on Dec. 1 reported that Assistant Deputy Minister Robert Dick will lead its new National Supply Chain Office, whose aim is “to strengthen Canada’s supply chains and increase the economy’s competitiveness.”

Julie Gascon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority (CNW Group/Port of Montréal Photograph)

Julie Gascon to Lead MPA

The Montréal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as President and CEO, effective Feb. 12, 2024.

“We’re investing in the Port of Thunder Bay to redevelop the marshalling yard and increase cargo handling capabilities, to boost Canada’s competitiveness,” said Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez.

Transport Canada Launches Database for Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Transport Canada on Nov. 3 announced the launch of new registration requirements and a new Client Identification Database to reduce risks associated with dangerous goods.

Transport Canada Launches RFP for HFR Project

Transport Canada on Oct. 13 announced the official launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project to the three selected consortiums invited to participate. Proposals are due in summer 2024.

Current railway alignment through Lac_Mégantic. OpenRailwayMap.

Two Essential Agreements Signed for Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass

Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez on Oct. 6 announced that the Government of Canada has signed two essential agreements to launch the first calls for tender on the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass project.

(CN Photograph, Courtesy of RAC)

RAC Releases Locomotive Emissions Monitoring Report

Year-over-year, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions improved across Canadian rail operations, according to the latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report from the Railway Association of Canada (RAC).

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

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.

Rodriguez takes over from Omar Alghabra, who has served as Transport Minister since 2021.

Rodriguez Appointed as Canada’s Minister of Transport

Pablo Rodriguez has been sworn in as Canada’s new Transport Minister, part of a major cabinet shakeup announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on July 26.

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra

Canada Transport Minister Alghabra Stepping Down

Canada’s Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced July 25 via a Twitter post that, “after a lot of reflection,” he has decided not to run in the next election and will be

Transportation occurrences reported to the TSB, 2018 to 2022

TSB’s Annual Report Highlights Safety Issues in Canadian Transportation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) announced June 22 that its 2022-23 Annual Report, which includes key annual statistics on occurrences in the rail, air, marine and pipeline modes of transportation under federal jurisdiction, was tabled in Parliament.

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