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Transportation is essential to our well-being. Canadians need a reliable,
safe and sustainable transportation system to connect our communities, and to
connect us with our trading partners.
Transport Canada works to help ensure that Canadians have the best transportation
system by
developing and administering policies, regulations and programs for a safe,
efficient and environmentally friendly transportation system; contributing
to Canada's economic growth and social development; and, protecting
the physical environment.
The department employs approximately 4,700 people at headquarters in Ottawa
and in locations across Canada. The headquarters organization is made up of a
number of groups:
Transport Canada also has five regional offices:
What we do
Transport Canada is the federal government department responsible for most of
the transportation policies, programs and goals set by the Government of Canada
to ensure that the national transportation system is safe, efficient and
accessible to all its users. The department's
vision
statement is to have a transportation system in Canada that is recognized
worldwide as safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible. Our
mission is to serve
the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and
environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.
To succeed in its mission, Transport Canada is committed to being a
world-leading organization that:
- Develops and implements effective policies, programs, and legislative and regulatory
frameworks;
- Works in partnership with other governments, industry and stakeholders;
- Is recognized as a progressive, effective and accountable organization;
and
- Sustains a healthy and productive work environment that values
professional excellence, teamwork, open communication, diversity, continuous
learning and mutual respect.
You can get in touch with Transport Canada by calling
(613) 990-2309.
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