Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021, and all information contained in these financial statements rests with the management of Transport Canada. These financial statements have been prepared by management using the Government of Canada's accounting policies, which are based on Canadian public sector accounting standards.

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing to advise you that the set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations, pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel is granted under the notice of exemption X 21-11 (attached).

The purpose of these temporary exemptions is to mitigate the continued health risks involved with railway personnel travelling and assembling in groups to renew their qualifications during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing to advise you that the set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations, pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel is granted under the notice of exemption X 21-09 (attached).

The purpose of these temporary exemptions is to mitigate the continued health risks involved with railway personnel travelling and assembling in groups to renew their qualifications during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Location: National

Issue/Source: Senate commitee of the whole appearance

Date: April 29, 2021

Location: New Brunswick

Issue/Source: Campobello Island ferry

Date: April 30, 2021

Location: National

Issue/Source: NAV Canada's level of service review at selected operational sites

Date: April 27, 2021

Location: From Prince Deward Island to New Brunswick

Issue/Source: Concern that tolls may increase due to the pandemic

Date: April 29, 2021

Location: National

Issue/Source: Huron Central Railway under the National Trade Corridors Fund

Date: April 29, 2021

Q1: What is the importance of the Port of Montreal to the Canadian economy?

• Port of Montréal is a key international and domestic gateway of critical importance to the Canadian economy.
• It is the 2nd largest container port in Canada and the largest on Canada’s East Coast. The Port handles $275 million worth of cargo daily and supports more than 19,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Q2: What kind of goods transit through the Port of Montreal?

Key Messages

• Port of Montreal is a key international and domestic gateway of critical importance to the Canadian economy, handling $275 million worth of cargo daily, and supporting more than 19,000 direct and indirect jobs.
• The economic impact of the pandemic has already placed our transportation system under unprecedented stress.
• Canadian ports, rail lines, and trucking companies have been stretched and working at full capacity to keep goods available for Canadians.
• In this context, the strike at the Port of Montreal