Transport Canada's Environmental Protection program focuses on ensuring the department's
compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies. For information on the framework used within the department to track and improve its environmental performance, and
recent progress reports, see the Environmental Management System.
Another important objective of Transport Canada's Environmental Protection program
is to reduce the environmental impact of employee activities such as workplace commuting and business
travel. In 2000, Environmental Affairs launched a "Green
Commute" program, to change the commuting habits of Transport Canada's
own employees in the National Capital Region. The scope of the program has since been broadened, to assist
other employers in improving the commuting options available to their
employees.
Environmental Affairs also works with other transportation stakeholders
to develop environmental protection practices and standards for the
transportation sector. Examples include:
For further information on Transport Canada's Environmental Protection programs send an e-mail to env@tc.gc.ca
For the latest information on the federal government's efforts to green its own
operations visit the Greening Government
website.
See also:
Environment Canada’s Clean Air website.
Environment Canada’s Freshwater website.
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