Transport Canada
We are a federal institution, leading the Transport Canada portfolio and working with our partners.
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation.
Services and information
Sweet class action:
A settlement agreement in the Sweet Class Action has been approved by the Federal Court. Learn more about available compensation in the Notice of Settlement Approval.
Drone safety
Flying your drone safely and legally, drone registration, drone pilot certification, where and where not to fly, report a drone incident.
Licensing for pilots and personnel
Applying for licences, permits and ratings, flight school training, aviation document booklet, language proficiency.
Vessel licensing and registration
Pleasure craft licence, commercial vessel registration, coasting trade licence.
Child car seat safety
Choosing and installing a child car seat or booster seat, recall notices, safety and testing information.
Defects and recalls of vehicles, tires and child car seats
Safety recalls database, child car seat or vehicle recall status, safety advisories, safety defect reporting, investigation results.
Dangerous goods regulations
Full text of regulations on transportation of dangerous goods in Canada.
Apply for a transportation security clearance
Apply to access restricted airport areas and ports.
Buying a boat
Buying a pleasure craft, apply for or manage a Pleasure Craft Licence, education courses for recreational boaters, how to be a responsible boat owner, manufacturers and importers of small vessels.
Operating a federal railway
Railway Operating Certificates, noise and vibration requirements, work/rest and medical rules, accounting, rates.
Grade crossings
Regulations and requirements for public and private crossings, filing a railway crossing agreement, sightlines, blocked crossings, train whistling.
TC Stories
ESV 2026 – celebrating a success story
Overview of Transport Canada hosting ESV 2026, hosted by in Toronto, Canada, from May 12 to 15. Provides snapshot of successes from the conference
Strengthening Canada-U.S. Supply Chains: Transport Canada Signs MOU with Cross-Border Institute
On October 29, 2025, Transport Canada (TC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cross Border Institute (CBI) at the University of Windsor.
About Transport Canada
Corporate information
Minister
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
News
- Canada and Alberta to collaborate on High-Speed Rail
[2026-09-28 17:43] - The Government of Canada invests $85.5 million to rehabilitate the Rankin Inlet Airport and strengthen Arctic and northern connectivity
[2026-09-28 10:12] - Government of Canada invests in keeping Canadians safe near railway crossings
[2026-09-24 16:45]
