March 27, 2020: TDG Training, Containment Inspection Requirements, Temporarily Eased
In light of the current challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, Transport Canada has decided to ease the restrictions that apply to […]
Category: Transport Canada Alerts
February 7, 2020: Second Derailment Involving Crude Oil Prompts Canada to Enact 30-day Speed Limit
Canada’s Transport Minister has announced a 30 day speed limit for crude oil and other dangerous cargo shipments. The speed limit is […]
May 1, 2019: Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Transport Canada has issued an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This amendment is based on recommendations from the Emergency […]
February 8, 2019: Transport Canada Orders Use of Handbrakes for Trains on Steep Slopes
Following the fatal derailment on February 5th, 2019 that killed three Canadian Pacific employees near Field, British Columbia, Transport Canada has ordered new […]
December 21, 2018: Minister of Transport Moves to Improve Fatigue Management for Railway Employees
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has instructed Canadian railways to make any revisions necessary to ensure the Work/Rest Rules for Railway […]
August 29, 2018: Minister of Transport Issues Protective Direction No. 39
Marc Garneau, Canadian Minister of Transport, issued Protective Direction No. 39 on August 28, 2018. This Protective Direction will accelerate the removal […]
September 4, 2018: Government of Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta
On August 27, 2018, Honorable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, announced that $3.3 million will be given to support eighteen projects […]
June 30, 2018: Transport Canada Seeking Comments on Proposed Amendment to TDG Regulations
On June 30, 2018, Transport Canada published a proposed amendment in the Canada Gazette entitled “Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods […]
March 15, 2018: Transport Canada Updates Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail
Transport Canada has released an updated version of the Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, […]
March 23, 2018: Comments Requested on Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database
Transport Canada will be launching its Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database (TDG CID) in 2020-2021. Businesses that import, offer for transport, […]