An internal audit found widespread problems with security clearances at Canada’s airports and marinas, potentially putting Canadians, and sensitive government information and networks at risk.

The Conservative government’s recent, quiet move to conceal new rail safety rules from Canadians is part of a bid to align Canada’s policies with those of the United States: transport minister's spokeswoman.

ABOVE: NDP transport critic Hoang Mai wants answers from the federal government following release of internal audit OTTAWA — Transport Canada has a “number of weaknesses” in its oversight of safety and security inspectors, an internal audit concluded. This report is one in a growing number pointing to the department’s troubles with transportation safety oversight, including...