Canada Transportation Act

Marginal note:Industry overview

• 52 (1) Each year before the end of May, the Minister shall, using the most current information available, prepare and lay before both Houses of Parliament a report providing a brief overview of the state of transportation in Canada.

• Marginal note:Industry review

  (2) Every five years, the report referred to in subsection (1) shall be expanded to a comprehensive review of the state of transportation in Canada which shall include

  • (a) the financial performance of each mode of transportation and its contribution to the Canadian economy;

  • (b) the extent to which carriers and modes of transportation were provided resources, facilities and services at public expense;

  • (c) the extent to which carriers and modes of transportation received compensation, indirectly and directly, for the resources, facilities and services that were required to be provided as an imposed public duty;

  • (c.1) the long term outlook and trends in transportation in Canada; and

  • (d) any other transportation matters that the Minister considers appropriate.