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C-264 (45-1) - An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-26 12:35:25.0
Tags: [National, Transportation, Trade, Governance]Private Member's Bill C-264, titled An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping, was introduced in the House of Commons during the 45th Parliament by Conservative Member of Parliament David McKenzie representing Calgary Signal Hill. The legislation proposes to remove specific statutory shipping restrictions and is currently undergoing debate at second reading. Similar legislative attempts to repeal these restrictions were previously introduced as Bill C-229 during past sessions of the 43rd Parliament but did not pass into law.
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Air Canada cancels 5 more routes to U.S. destinations for 2027
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 15:44:44.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Transportation, Tourism]Air Canada announced the cancellation of five direct flight routes between Canada and the United States for 2027 due to weaker travel demand and ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions. The affected routes include Montreal-Seattle, Vancouver-Nashville, Vancouver-Raleigh-Durham, Toronto Billy Bishop-Boston, and Toronto Pearson-Charleston, marking the complete elimination of Air Canada's direct service to South Carolina. This decline in cross-border air travel follows repeated tariff threats and annexation rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump, which led to a 65 per cent drop in Canadian trips to destinations like Myrtle Beach according to University of Toronto data, alongside broader schedule reductions by carriers including WestJet and Air Transat.
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$463M Port of Saint John project aims to boost New Brunswick exports
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-21 21:29:02.0
Tags: [National, New Brunswick, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Economy]Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt announced a $463 million infrastructure initiative called the Saint John Trade Corridor, marking the first project funded through the federal Trade Diversification Corridors Fund. The federal government is contributing $254 million, the Government of New Brunswick is providing $116.5 million, and project delivery partners are supplying the remaining $92.5 million. Key components of the project include dredging the main channel at Port Saint John to allow two-way traffic at high tide, constructing a new 2,787-square-metre Canada Border Services Agency container examination facility, stabilizing shorelines to protect rail capacity at the NBSR Bayshore Rail Terminal, replacing over 100 kilometres of existing rail, and reconstructing the Simms Corner intersection to alleviate congestion and improve safety.
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Alberta feels the diesel squeeze, as report says inflation could spread beyond the pump
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-08 11:00:51.0
Tags: [Alberta, Economy, Energy, Trade, Transportation]Diesel prices in Canada have surged by an average of 70 per cent since January—reaching up to 81 per cent higher for Vancouver truckers tracked by Kalibrate—driven by tightened global supplies, Russian export restrictions, and Chinese export suspensions. Industry analysts from CIBC Capital, Scotiabank Economics, and ATB Financial warn that sustained high diesel costs threaten to spread generalized inflation into food and shelter prices within 12 to 18 months. Cross-border carriers such as 520 Transport Ltd. in Lethbridge and local operators like Constable's Towing in Airdrie report severe operational cost pressures, further compounded by cross-border tariffs and potential U.S. diesel export restrictions.
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U.S. officials allow liquor deliveries to resume to isolated New Brunswick island
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-05 20:37:18.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Trade, Transportation]U.S. customs and border officials permitted liquor deliveries to resume to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, after a brief ban caused by U.S. border restrictions impacting shipments traveling through Maine. The restriction had previously stopped a delivery truck carrying mail, milk, and approximately 1,000 bottles of alcohol managed by NB Liquor. Campobello Island relies on an 80-kilometre land route through Maine and the St. Stephen, N.B., border crossing as its sole year-round land connection to Canada.
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New Port Investment Unlocks More Opportunities for Saskatchewan Potash
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-26 02:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Mining]Canpotex has initiated a $500 million infrastructure investment project at the Neptune Bulk Terminals in the Port of Vancouver to upgrade equipment and expand supply chain capabilities for Saskatchewan potash exports. Attended by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Canpotex President and CEO Gordon McKenzie, the expansion aims to support international shipments to over 40 overseas countries, including key markets in South America and the Indo-Pacific. The project supports Canada's national goal to double non-U.S. exports and strengthens global food security by facilitating the export of potash produced by Mosaic and Nutrien. In 2025, Saskatchewan potash exports reached a value of $9 billion, representing a 13.5 per cent increase compared to 2024.
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Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Governance]The Canadian federal government and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority disclosed additional details regarding a United States administrative request made on or about June 10, 2026, to delay the opening of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge over technical issues relating to its governance and financial framework. Conservative MP Harb Gill criticized the federal disclosures as insufficient, noting that while project costs increased from $5.7 billion in 2018 to $6.4 billion in 2024, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority declined to provide a detailed accounting of construction change orders due to time constraints and the risk of releasing misleading data. The 2.5-kilometer span ultimately opened on July 27, 2026, following contract amendments and a bilateral agreement that established a revenue-sharing arrangement and toll rate regulations with the United States.
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Alaska port gets 1st funds from Yukon mine to study options for shipping critical minerals
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-21 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade]Selkirk Copper Mines Inc., controlled by the Selkirk First Nation, has provided $200,000 US to the Municipality of Skagway, Alaska, to finance a scoping study for shipping critical mineral concentrates through the Port of Skagway. The study aims to evaluate modern, environmentally responsible shipping methods for bulk mineral concentrates from the former Minto copper-gold-silver mine, which has been inactive since 2023 and is targeting a restart in 2028. The Port of Skagway previously secured $38.6 million US in federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s port infrastructure development program to build a modern industrial dock.
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Carney delivers remarks at investment summit as Liberals discuss airport privatization
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-15 12:31:10.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Finance, Trade, Infrastructure, Transportation]Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto to attract $1 trillion in investments over the next five years, featuring a 66-page prospectus containing 167 projects. During the summit, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. announced a new $50 billion fund for large-scale investments structured on a 50-50 basis with up to $25 billion in equity capital from each organization. Additionally, Carney confirmed that the federal government is pursuing private investment and long-term concessions to operate Canada's four largest airports while keeping the underlying land and assets. These developments coincided with the implementation of new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on select Canadian goods and protests organized by The Many vs. The Money coalition.
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Trump to Canadian plane maker Bombardier: You can't sell in U.S. unless you build in U.S.
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-07 20:11:43.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Industry, Transportation]U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block Montreal-based airplane manufacturer Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States unless the company shifts its manufacturing stateside. The trade escalation coincides with Canada's planned wave of counter-tariffs against the United States. Despite the political rhetoric, Bombardier already maintains a significant U.S. presence with 3,500 workers, 2,800 suppliers, factories, and service centres, while its private jets remain compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
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VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for 1st time in 40 years, Carney says
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-03 15:40:02.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Trade, Industry]Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $4.7 billion contract to build and maintain 313 new passenger cars for VIA Rail domestically in Canada, marking the first time in 40 years that the rail cars will be produced in the country rather than the United States. The manufacturing will be executed by Alstom at its plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, directly supporting 700 jobs across Ontario and Quebec while maximizing the use of Canadian steel. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade tensions and U.S. tariffs following the federal government's decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States.
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