TRAN Committee Flashcards
Committee Chair
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2003-2005)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities primarily studies the legislation, policies and programs, and other issues of national importance related to transportation, infrastructure, and Canadian cities and communities as well as the operations of Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada.
Committee Clerk
Marie-France Lafleur
Committee Assistant
Alexandre (Sacha) Vassiliev
Committee Analysts from Library of Parliament
Geneviève Gosselin
Nicole Sweeney
Vice-Chairs
Kelly Block
Robert Aubin
Two Ministers and their Portfolios
Amarjeet Sohi - Infrastructure and Communities
Marc Garneau - Transport
Two Departments under TRAN Mandate
Transport Canada
Infrastructure Canada
Although lots of this committee’s affairs fall under provincial jurisdiction, the federal government may have a role where…
the national interest is at stake.
Three Strategic Outcomes of Transport Canada
A transportation system that is:
safe and secure
efficient
and environmentally responsible
The New Building Canada Plan
Created in 2014
Most funds are simply approved by Cabinet without legislation. The two that are enshrined in legislation are the _____ fund and the ______ fund.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Gas Tax Fund
Gas Tax Fund
The federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) is a permanent source of funding provided up front, twice-a-year, to provinces and territories, who in turn flow this funding to their municipalities to support local infrastructure priorities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant financial flexibility.
8 Crown Corporations
Pilotage Authorities (Great Lakes, Pacific, Atlantic, Laurentian)
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Canada Air Transport Security Authority
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited and Subsidiary
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Ridley Terminals Inc.
Pilotage Authorities
There are four
They run an efficient pilotage service using reasonable tariffs to be self-sustainable
Pilots guide ships through confined waters
With traffic volumes down and delays, the government has to give financial support
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Est. 1977
Passenger rail I think
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Ferry service between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Much of its work is based on constitutional (confederation-era) obligations
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
Established 2002
Federal Bridge Corporation Limited and Subsidiary
Manages the Canadian portion of four international bridges (two into Michigan, two into New York)
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
Two bridges in Montreal
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Created in 2012 to oversee the construction and maintenance of the Gordie Howe (P3) bridge. Will choose private partner and collect tolls.
Three companies vying to build it.
Ridley Terminals Inc.
A coal terminal by the Alaskan border on the West Coast
3 Autonomous Agencies
Canadian Transportation Agency
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
Office of the Administrator of the Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund
Canadian Transportation Agency
Resolves disputes
Ensures accessibility for those with disabilities
Provides licenses, etc. for air, rail, and marine transportation
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
Provides independent review process for anyone who has been given notice of an administrative or enforcement action taken by Minister of Transport.
Office of the Administrator of the Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund
Pays for claims for oil pollution damage or anticipated damage anywhere in Canada
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates
Main estimates - detailed listing of the financial resources required by federal departments and agencies for the upcoming fiscal year
Supplementary Estimates - details of additional spending authority sought by the federal government
PBO
According to the Federal Accountability Act, it is mandated to provide independent analysis to both houses regarding the state of the nation’s finances, estimates, and trends in the economy.
Also, supposed to provide analytical support to any committee during its consideration of the estimates.
Non-Committee-Specific Resources Available
Parliamentary Counsel - help Private Member’s Bills or amendments to government bills for those not in cabinet.
Legislative Clerk - helps the committee with amendments and clause-by-clause analysis and all that
