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Every page on the Transport Canada web site eventually will have a common look and feel to ensure that you can easily travel from program to program.  The main sections are described below.

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Each page will have the same layout.

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Top of pageThe header


The header allows quick and easy access to the various programs/services at Transport Canada.  Many of the header items have drop down menus, which allow you to quickly select an option; full details on the pages are available if you select the first item on the list or the "more" item.

1. Français Toggles between the English and French versions of the page your are viewing.
2. Contact us Contact information for the department, a link to the employee directory and a feedback form.
3. Help Links to pages that help you use the site: how to search, how to navigate, site maps,  FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),  etc.
4. Search Search the Transport Canada web site.
5. Canada Site Takes you out of the Transport Canada site to the Government of Canada's main web site.
6. Home Takes you to the menu page of the main Transport Canada web site or our regional web sites.
7. About us Information on Transport Canada’s mission, organization, senior management, departmental publications, programs, services and acts and regulations.
8. Media room Information for the media including news releases, backgrounders, speeches, subscription information to our Listserv, quotes from the Minister,  photos and much more.
9. Environment Links to departmental information on climate change, sustainable development as well as our role in environmental protection.
10. Emergencies Links to information on Transport Canada's role in security, the regulation of dangerous goods, emergency preparedness and response to emergency and crisis situations.  
11. Air Information for passengers, pilots, flight instructors and engineers and on our activities relating to commercial airlines, airports, infrastructure and security.
12. Marine Information on safety, security and regulations for the operators and passengers of small commercial vessels, large commercial vessels and pleasure craft. 
13. Rail Information on rail safety including safety at railway crossings, infrastructure and bridges, as well as grain handling.
14. Road Information for drivers, passengers, especially child passengers as well as  motor carrier operators.  Information is also available on highway infrastructure.
15. Major issues Transport Canada will use this menu page to highlight a number of initiatives which deserve special attention.  

Top of pageThe sidebar


A separate sidebar menu appears in each area of the site. It allows you to navigate the site with ease. Use the sidebar to quickly jump between various sections of the site you are visiting.

Top of pageContent


The content pages of our web site vary greatly and include menu pages, regulatory information, news items, databases and publications.  

Top of pageThe footer


The Footer displays the date of the last update and provides links to the top of page and to important notices.

1. Last Updated shows the last time the current page was updated or reviewed in the YYYY-MM-DD format.
2. Top of PageThe "Top of Page" Arrow returns you to the top of the page you are currently viewing.
3. The Important Notices contains valuable copyright information regarding the reproduction (commercial and non-commercial),  use of third-party materials, disclaimer, privacy, and official languages of Government of Canada web site content.


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