Transport Canada works to protect the environment and to achieve a more sustainable transportation system. We also address important environmental issues such as climate change. Transport Canada also supports environmental initiatives through funding various programs (e.g. policy development).

Environmental management

Links to a variety of environmental protection and management issues including environmental management systems, environmental assessments and contaminated sites.

Environmental programs

• Advanced Technology Vehicles Program - Assesses vehicles with advanced and alternate technologies to measure their impact on safety, energy efficiency and the environment.
• Fuel Consumption Program - in operation since 1975,  promotes energy conservation in the transportation sector through the design, manufacture and sale of fuel efficient light-duty motor vehicles.
• Moving on sustainable transportation (MOST) - Program to support projects that produce the kinds of education, awareness and analytical tools we need if we are to make sustainable transportation a reality.
• 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.
• Urban Transportation Showcase Program (UTSP) - Five-year program created to demonstrate, evaluate and promote effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban transportation.

Sustainable development

• Moving on sustainable transportation (MOST) - Program to support projects that produce the kinds of education, awareness and analytical tools we need if we are to make sustainable transportation a reality.
• Sustainable Development Strategy - Transport Canada’s vision of sustainable development and its action plan for promoting a more sustainable transportation system in Canada.

Climate change

• Advanced Technology Vehicles Program - Assesses vehicles with advanced powertrains, materials, chassis designs, emission controls, fuels, and other technologies to measure their impact on safety, energy efficiency and the environment.
• Climate change and the transportation sector - Plans and policies to address the effects of transportation on climate change.
• Freight Transportation and Technology Initiative  - Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation.
• Fuel consumption - Information on testing of vehicles regarding their fuel efficiency and fuel consumption.
• 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.
• Personal Vehicles Initiative - Helpful tips on buying, driving and maintaining your vehicle from the Office of Energy Efficiency.
• Project Green - Moving forward on climate change - Part of Government of Canada's plan to honour the Kyoto Agreement. Find out what you can do.
• Taking action on climate change - A national project to create a healthier environment and a stronger economy, and to build a sustainable future.
• Urban Transportation Showcase Program (UTSP) - Five-year program created to demonstrate, evaluate and promote effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban transportation.