Transport Canada, like other federal departments, is required to prepare a sustainable development strategy (SDS) every three years. To date, the department has tabled four strategies.

The fourth strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2009, tabled in December 2006, provides an opportunity for Transport Canada to demonstrate continued federal leadership in promoting sustainable transportation. This strategy focuses on three themes at the heart of sustainable transportation: urban, freight and marine transportation. It also includes seven challenges and 21 specific commitments aimed at advancing sustainable development and working with key partners, where appropriate, to achieve results.

The department's third strategy (2004-2006) was tabled in Parliament in February 2004. The third strategy brought more precision to the concept of sustainability, and defined seven challenges and 32 specific commitments.

In the second strategy, Transport Canada adopted a set of sustainable development principles and made specific commitments to action.  The first strategy provided a sound foundation for integrating environmental considerations into the work of the department.

Related Sustainable Development Sites

Sustainable Development Information System - The Government of Canada's SD Info site

Transport Canada's Environmental Management System

Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

Study on Corporate Social Responsibility:  Lessons Learned

For further information on Transport Canada's sustainable development strategies, send a request to SDS@tc.gc.ca.