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A sailboat on the water and the sun shining.

A calm day on the water can change in an instant. ☀️🌩️ Before heading out, check and understand the latest…

Lockheed 14-H Super Electra at a Trans-Canada Air Lines hangar.

Exactly 89 years ago, Canada’s first national airline took to the skies. 🇨🇦✈️ Its inaugural flight…

Photo by Transport Canada on June 29, 2026. 4 items, carousel

When it comes to orcas, the game-winning play is simple: give them space. Make sure you and your crew know…

Video by Transport Canada on June 25, 2026.Video

Today is the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer ⚓️ Seafarers keep global trade…

Video by Transport Canada on June 23, 2026.Video

A well-fitting lifejacket or personal flotation device for you and your loved ones can make a difference in…

Video by Transport Canada on June 23, 2026.Video

Keeping Canada’s transportation system and supply chain moving takes skill, innovation, and dedication and…

A coast in St. John’s, Newfoundland with a red and white fishing boat in the foreground.

As the fishing season gets underway this month in Atlantic Canada, make sure your vessel is equipped with…

Firefighting aircraft dropping water from the sky while surrounded by smoke. A “no drones” symbol is on the side.

Did you know that when a drone is spotted, all aerial firefighting operations are grounded immediately? That…

Minister MacKinnon with Rick Hansen in front of colorful wall art.

We are proud to recognize important milestones in making Canada’s transportation system more inclusive. ♿…

Video by Transport Canada on June 01, 2026.Video

Attention personal watercraft users in #BritishColumbia: the new approach distance for Southern Resident…

Person steering a boat with an alcohol and drug symbol striked out with a red prohibition sign.

Boating while impaired by alcohol or drugs is never safe. It slows your reaction time, affects balance, and…

Video by Transport Canada on May 18, 2026.Video

Today we’re joining @imo_hq in celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime! ⚓ We salute the…

Photo by Transport Canada on May 14, 2026.

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Cartoon of a family of three with a baby and luggage and the mother making a heart with her hands, an airplane flying overhead with a looping trail in the shape of a heart, and a man standing near a palm tree in the background also making a heart with his hands.

This Mother’s Day, the best gift is getting there safely. Whether you’re flying to visit Mom, travelling…

Cartoon of a family of four with luggage standing outdoors against a mountain and forest backdrop.

Happy National Tourism Week, Canada! 🍁✈️ Safe flights start before you board, especially when travelling…

A starry night sky and a graphic of a laser permit.

Using a laser pointer for astronomy? Do it the smart way! 🌠 Lasers can distract or blind pilots, putting…

Two students from Camosun College’s Bridge Watch Rating Program learning how to splice wire.

Hands-on learning makes all the difference in the marine industry. 💪 ⚓ Students in @camosun Bridge Watch…

Two polar bears walking on ice.

It’s International Polar Bear Day, and we want to take you to the polar bear capital of the world…

Walter Peters with a close up of a waving Canadian flag in the background.

Hey aviation buffs! This National Aviation Day, we’re honouring a trailblazer in Canadian history. Born in…

Two people ice fishing on a frozen lake wearing lifejackets at night with a snowy cottage and pine trees in the background under a starry sky with text above that reads “Going to the cottage?”.

Even if you’re fishing from shore, avoid taking a 5 minute major penalty when it comes to safety. Remember…

Video by Transport Canada on January 07, 2026.Video

Hello fellow pontists! 🌉 Otherwise known as bridge enthusiasts 😉 Here’s something cool: The Confederation…

Video by Transport Canada on December 24, 2025.Video

✔ Sleigh inspected ✔ Reindeer equipment secured ✔ Flight plan approved Santa’s list wasn’t the only one…

Cartoon image of a city skyline at night with a laser from a building pointing at Santa riding his sleigh above.

Laser lights might look festive, but pointing them at the sky is #NotABrightIdea. Lasers can distract or…

Photo by Transport Canada on December 12, 2025.

Air Canada welcomed the first civil aircraft with a digital autopilot control system in 1990. This…

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