Canada’s success depends on growing its economy and making it easier and cheaper to move goods. When the transportation system works well, businesses can get products to global markets faster and for less money. This will help businesses, lower costs for Canadians, and open new trade markets around the world.
Budget 2025 announced investments in major transportation infrastructure projects. This includes the $5 billion Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and the $1 billion for the Arctic Infrastructure Fund. Large projects are also moving forward to build Canada’s economy, improve connections, and support trade with more countries. These investments will improve corridors and gateways, better connect different types of transportation, and reduce delays that slow down goods and raise costs.
This work supports Canada’s goal to double non-U.S. exports over the next 10 years. By improving trade routes and increasing export capacity, Canada can help businesses reach growing and reliable markets. This will support growth, jobs, and long-term competitiveness.
To get the full benefit of the investments, Canada must keep working to reduce bottlenecks, improve coordination, and make the system easier for businesses to use. Canada has an opportunity to address long-standing issues that are slowing investment, reducing productivity and delaying trade diversification. Transport Canada is proposing legislative and regulatory changes in the transportation sector in ways that would benefit Canadian businesses, workers, and consumers by supporting the Government of Canada’s priorities to build One Canadian Economy and diversify Canada’s trade.
These proposals will improve supply chain efficiency, reduce red tape, diversify Canada’s trade, and attract new investment. We are seeking your input on these proposed changes.
Who is the focus of this engagement
The Government of Canada is looking to update legislation that would benefit Canadians businesses, workers, and consumers by supporting the Government’s priorities to build One Canadian Economy and diversify Canada’s trade.
To inform this work, we will engage with: First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, rights holders and Indigenous Peoples, and Industry stakeholders.
In parallel, the Major Projects Office is also conducting a separate engagement aimed at attracting investment and strengthening Canada’s regulatory regime for all major projects.
How to participate
First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, rights holders and Indigenous Peoples
Early engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, rights holders and Indigenous Peoples is key to the successful implementation of changes.
Feedback will be sought through written submissions, information sessions, and additional meetings for further discussion. Indigenous rights-holders will have access to funding to support their participation in engagement activities, ensuring their interests are represented.
If you are part of an Indigenous group who would like to participate in engagement activities, please contact engagement@pco-bcp.gc.ca for more information.
To submit your feedback:
- Read the Discussion paper
- Read key questions for discussion below
Send your response and any other feedback to engagement@pco-bcp.gc.ca by July 22, 2026.
Industry Stakeholders
Transport Canada will engage with industry stakeholders via a forum to receive their input.
In the meantime, to submit your feedback:
- Read the Discussion paper
- Read key questions for discussion below
Email your feedback to TC.engagement.TC@tc.gc.ca by July 22, 2026.
Key questions for discussion
As you prepare your feedback, consider these questions.
- Which proposed measures would have the greatest impact on making supply chains more efficient and reliable?
- Where would reducing administrative burden most benefit your organization or sector?
- What opportunities do you see to improve collaboration across trade corridors?
- How can the government best partner with industry and Indigenous Peoples to support shared economic outcomes?
- Are there any concerns, risks, or unintended impacts that should be considered during implementation?
- How could the proposal be improved to reduce risks and support effective implementation?
Related information
- Transport Canada Consultations
- Simplifying Canada’s process for all major projects
- Engagement: Supporting timely-decision-making for major projects
- Getting Major Projects Built in Canada - Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Reforms
- Consultations to strengthen labour relations
Contact us
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C
330 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Email: TC.engagement.TC@tc.gc.ca