When our MP Niki Ashton announced in her latest report that Canada needs a National Transportation Vision, Arctic Radio reached out to the office of Federal Liberal Minister of Transport and they responded by saying that the country has a National Transportation Strategy called Transportation 2030

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Part of strategy ensures that Canadians have safe and reliable and efficient transportation and the plan is based on safer and green and innovative transportation.

Bill C-49 which received royal assent in 2018 will provide a safer and efficient freight rail system that will facilitate trade and economic growth.

In regards to air transportation in Canada Niki Ashton stated she wants the Minister of Transport to defend the rights of airline passengers while upholding the Passengers Bill of Rights adding the bill should be improved rather than allow powerful airline companies to further undermine the rights of passengers.