A departmental results report provides an account of actual accomplishments against plans, priorities and expected results set out in the associated Departmental Plan.
Key priorities
Transport Canada’s top priorities for 2023-24 were as follows:
- Strengthening the efficiency, fluidity and resilience of Canada’s supply chains
- Improving air services to Canadians while supporting a strong recovery
- Improving rail service and enhancing rail safety
- Reinforcing partnerships and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
- Supporting innovation and modernized regulatory services
In fiscal year 2023-24, Transport Canada (TC) contributed to the Government of Canada’s Refocusing Government Spending exercise by returning $226 million in Grant and Contribution funding to the fiscal framework ($76 million of unallocated funding from the National Trade Corridors Fund and $150 million from the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program). The department also reduced spending on travel ($4 million) and professional services ($2.6 million), for a total reduction of $232.6 million. Additionally, TC began to implement longer-term savings plans that will restructure program operations to improve and modernize service delivery, streamline internal business processes to remove duplication and redundancy, and refocus some Grant and Contribution programs to better align with TC’s core mandate. These changes will create annual savings of $114.8 million starting in fiscal year 2026-27.
Highlights
In 2023-24, total actual spending (including internal services) for TC was $3,019,243,974 and total full-time equivalent staff (including internal services) was 6,819. For complete information on TC’s total spending and human resources, read the Spending and human resources section of the full report.
The following provides a summary of the department’s achievements in 2023-24 according to its approved Departmental Results Framework. A Departmental Results Framework consists of a department’s core responsibilities, the results it plans to achieve and the performance indicators that measure progress toward these results.
Core responsibility 1: Safe and secure transportation system
Actual spending: $562,393,506
Actual human resources: 3,522
Departmental results achieved
- A safe transportation system
- A secure transportation system
- A modern safety and security regime that supports economic growth
In 2023-24, TC continued to develop regulations and pursue initiatives to ensure safety and security across Canada’s multi-modal transportation system. This included implementing a new centralized Passenger Protect Program where TC serves as a central hub to provide 24/7 advanced passenger screening while ensuring privacy and fairness to Canadians. Commitment to marine security meant that in 2023-24 TC continued to modernize marine safety and security legislation, regulations, and measures, aiming to ensure the framework remains flexible and modern. In rail safety, TC continued to develop and implement its regulatory programs under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations and the Passenger Rail Transportation Security Regulations. In surface and road safety, TC continued to support innovation, while addressing vehicle safety concerns regarding cyber security and automated vehicles.
More information about a Safe and secure transportation system can be found in the ‘Results – what we achieved’ section of the full departmental results report.
Core responsibility 2: Green and innovative transportation system
Actual spending: $969,359,314
Actual human resources: 902
Departmental results achieved
- Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced
- Canada’s oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts
- A transportation system that supports innovation
In 2023-24, TC continued to move towards a transportation system that is focused on both emissions reduction and protecting the environment, while remaining innovative and efficient. The department launched the Sustainable Aviation Task Force in June 2023 with a mandate to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Blueprint for Canada to ensure sufficient availability of SAF to meet its 10% use by 2030. TC also continued to implement Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), updating, and modernizing legislation to enhance marine safety and mitigating the impacts of marine shipping on the environment. The department continued to implement the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations to reduce economic and environmental risks to Canada caused by the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species. In 2023-24, TC continued to lead and facilitate the transition of Canada’s transportation system to low-carbon and zero-emission technologies. This includes the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iZEV) as well as the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iMHZEV).
More information about the Green and innovative transportation system can be found in the ‘Results – what we achieved’ section of the full departmental results report.
Core responsibility 3: Efficient transportation system
Actual spending: $1,194,273,495
Actual human resources: 680
Departmental results achieved
- Transportation corridors enable efficient movement of products to market
- Canadian travelers and freight operators benefit from choice and improved service
- Transport Canada manages its assets effectively
In 2023-24, TC continued to provide Canadians with an efficient transportation network while advancing measures to foster a more accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free system. This included continued investments through the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF), which are supporting improvements in the fluidity and reliability of Canada’s transportation supply chains and enabling Canadian businesses to expand and compete in global markets. TC also launched a National Supply Chain Office in December 2023, which serves as a federal focal point to advance industry and government-wide efforts to strengthen the performance, efficiency, resiliency, and reliability of Canada’s transportation and logistics supply chains. The Department also continued to work towards providing improved transportation services, better choice of travel, and removing barriers for all Canadians. TC continued to make progress on the High Frequency Rail (HFR) Project, making significant strides on advancing the procurement process for the project. The department also continued to make necessary improvements to TC’s transportation assets, such as with the assets related to the Eastern Canada Ferry Services.
More information about an Efficient transportation system can be found in the ‘Results – what we achieved” section of the full departmental results report.