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. |
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
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Advanced Technology Vehicles Program - Assesses vehicles with advanced and alternate technologies to measure their impact on safety, energy efficiency and the environment. |
Personal Vehicles Initiative - Resources related to fuel efficiency, including the Fuel Consumption Guide and a list of the most fuel-efficient vehicles, as offered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency. |
Freight Efficiency 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. |
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Urban Transportation Showcase Program (UTSP) - Five-year program created to demonstrate, evaluate and promote effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban transportation. |