Transport Minister Omar Alghabra

• Montreal port CEO says need for federal cash ‘urgent’ as expansion cost balloons

  The federal government says it is committed to supporting the Port of Montreal as it seeks more funding for the ballooning cost of a container terminal expansion.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• Minister vows to toughen air passenger rights as Sunwing admits ‘clear failures’

  'I think in hindsight there were some issues that Sunwing could have managed better and I know that Sunwing is dealing with those,' Alghabra said.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2023
  
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• Ahead of winter travel season, Ottawa meets with air sector to discuss summer mistakes

  Over the summer, high traveller volumes and inadequate staffing levels contributed to lost baggage and flight disruptions across Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
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• ‘No evidence’ ArriveCAN app causing ‘any problems’ at borders: transport minister

  'If we didn't have ArriveCAN, the processing of arrivals would take longer time, because it would have to be done manually,' the transport minister told the committee.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2022
• Transport Canada introduces new medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive

  Transport Canada launched a new incentive Monday to make it easier for businesses across Canada to purchase zero-emission vehicles.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2022
• Canada closes airspace to Russian planes, will review breach by 1 airline

  European nations on Sunday also moved to shut their airspace to Russian aircraft, an unprecedented step aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2022
• Sunwing taps into federal loan program for $375M amid new travel rules

  Sunwing will be the first Canadian airline to access a loan under this program.

  Money

  Feb 2, 2021
• Trudeau slams Blanchet for ‘pandering’ to ‘worst elements’ with comments about new minister

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is firing back at Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet over insinuations the Bloc leader made regarding Canada's new transport minister.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2021