Transport Canada plays an important role in many aspects of transportation. This page highlights some of the major issues we are addressing, and provides links to some important Government of Canada initiatives.

• Advanced Technology Vehicles Program - Assesses vehicles with advanced and alternate technologies to measure their impact on safety, energy efficiency and the environment.
• Airport Capital Assistance Program - A program to provide funding to eligible airports for projects related to safety, asset protection and reduction of operating costs.
• Airport rent policy - this announcement is expected to result in close to $8 billion in rent relief for Canada’s airport authorities over the course of their existing leases as well as addressing the issue of inequity in the system.
• Aviation War Risk Liability Program - The Government of Canada is providing a temporary indemnification for third-party aviation war risk liability for essential aviation service operators in Canada.
• Canada Marine Act Review - The Report on the Review of the Canada Marine Act (CMA) was tabled in Parliament on June 4, 2003, in accordance with the requirements of section 144 of the Act. 
• Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Act Review - A full-time Secretariat has been established within Transport Canada to undertake the review of the provisions and the operation of the CATSA Act. The Secretariat will also have the responsibility of providing support to an Advisory Panel which was appointed by the Minister on November 23, 2005.
• Enhancing transportation security - Browse through this site for more information on how Transport Canada is working with its partners to enhance transportation security in Canada.
• Government On-Line (GOL) project office - This site is dedicated to providing information on the GOL initiative, as well as highlight current and future on-line services.
• Intelligent Transportation Systems - Browse through this site for more information on how Transport Canada is working with its partners to enhance transportation security in Canada.
• Marine Security Contribution Program - A three-year, $115 million commitment from the Government of Canada to assist marine ports and facilities with their security enhancements.
• Office of Boating Safety - Administers several marine safety regulations and conducts public education programs to enhance safety in Canada's navigable waters.
• Pacific Gateway - The Government of Canada's investment in multimodal transportation infrastructure to enhance trade with emerging markets in the Asia - Pacific region.
• Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Investing in Canada's highway infrastructure to provide a safer and more efficient highway system for all Canadians.

Government of Canada initiatives

• Speech from the Throne, October 2004 (2004-10-05)
• Canadian Rural Partnership - The Partnership is the key policy framework supporting federal rural policy efforts to date.
• Federal Budgets:
• Budget 2005 - Delivering on Commitments
• Budget 2004 - New Agenda for Achievement
• Budget 2003 - Building the Canada We Want
• Budget 2001 - Securing Progress in an Uncertain World
• Finance Canada - Economic Statement and Budget Update 2000
• One-Tonne Challenge -  Canadians like you are doing their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Everyone has a role to play. Visit the site to learn more about the One-Tonne Challenge.
• Reports to Parliament by the Auditor General of Canada - The Office of the Auditor General audits federal government activities and reports to Parliament with independent information to help hold the government accountable for its use of public funds.