Services and information
Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:
On April 15, 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the Bouchard class action settlement agreement. Eligible class members have until October 24, 2025, to submit a claim for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system.
Drone safety
Flying your drone safely and legally, drone registration, drone pilot certification, where and where not to fly, report a drone incident.
Licensing for pilots and personnel
Applying for licences, permits and ratings, flight school training, aviation document booklet, language proficiency.
Vessel licensing and registration
Pleasure craft licence, commercial vessel registration, coasting trade licence.
Child car seat safety
Choosing and installing a child car seat or booster seat, recall notices, safety and testing information.
Defects and recalls of vehicles, tires and child car seats
Safety recalls database, child car seat or vehicle recall status, safety advisories, safety defect reporting, investigation results.
Dangerous goods regulations
Full text of regulations on transportation of dangerous goods in Canada.
Apply for a transportation security clearance
Apply to access restricted airport areas and ports.
Buying a boat
Buying a pleasure craft, apply for or manage a Pleasure Craft Licence, education courses for recreational boaters, how to be a responsible boat owner, manufacturers and importers of small vessels.
Operating a federal railway
Railway Operating Certificates, noise and vibration requirements, work/rest and medical rules, accounting, rates.
Grade crossings
Regulations and requirements for public and private crossings, filing a railway crossing agreement, sightlines, blocked crossings, train whistling.
Transport Canada serving Canadians
Highlights of our services, programs and initiatives.
TC Stories
CANUTEC: Canada’s 24/7 Dangerous Goods Emergency Centre
Every day, trucks, trains, planes, and ships carry thousands of different dangerous goods across Canada. These can be fuels, gases, industrial chemicals, and more. Most of the time, nothing goes wrong. But when something does, the first few minutes matter.
Hidden hazards: Everyday items that qualify as dangerous goods
It’s easy to forget that some everyday items in our homes can be surprisingly dangerous.
When we think of hazardous materials, labs and factories often come to mind. But the truth is, many everyday items in your home or office can pose serious risks if not handled properly.
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News
- Expanded air transport agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to allow more passenger and cargo flights
[2025-12-01 10:00] - Canada re-elected to the International Maritime Organization Council
[2025-11-28 13:00] - Government of Canada announces investments totalling $6 billion to strengthen Canada’s trade and transportation infrastructure
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