Transport Canada has launched a public consultation process on proposals to improve Canada’s transportation legislation, regulations, and infrastructure to get products to global markets faster and for less money, thus helping Canada remain a trusted trading partner.
The consultation process is open until June 7, 2026, and the details can be found here: Strengthening One Canadian Economy through trade and transportation.
Many of the proposals relate to marine port investment and infrastructure, as well as the promotion of trade corridors. Other proposals include:
Simplify reporting (“Tell us once”)
The Government proposes a “Tell-Us-Once” system, so businesses submit information once and it’s shared across federal departments. This would reduce duplication, lower costs, and save time for businesses. It would also ease the overall administrative burden and let businesses focus on growth and innovation.
Support digital and paperless trade
The Government plans to move toward paperless trade by updating laws and regulations, helping speed up border processes, reduce shipping delays, and make trade more predictable. This shift would strengthen Canada’s reputation as a reliable trade partner and help businesses compete in global markets where digital systems are becoming standard. A key early step would be developing a roadmap of the legislative and regulatory changes needed across federal departments to enable fully digital, paperless trade. These efforts aim to reduce time and costs for industry, increase shipment predictability, strengthen security, and expand the share of goods that can be pre-cleared before arrival.
If you would like to provide feedback to Transport Canada via the CSCB, please provide your input to [email protected] by June 5, 2026.