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Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (a), computed tomography, CT, X-ray technology is an enhanced means to mitigate threats to aviation security. Through the screening authority, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, CATSA, Canada has leveraged CT X-ray technology for screening checked baggage for over 15 years and it is currently deployed at all major airports in Canada.
September 20th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, VIA Rail’s ridership decreased 95% at the peak of the pandemic and demand is coming back. VIA Rail’s objective has always been the safe resumption of services when conditions allowed it, and the corporation is pleased to offer its passengers more options this summer with the return of most of its services across the country by the end of June 2022.
September 20th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (c), Transport Canada has been collaborating closely with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, CATSA, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including on the matter of helping to ensure sufficient screening agents to support air sector recovery.
September 20th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the known traveller digital identity project, or KTDI, was officially announced in January 2018. However, the pilot project has not been launched. The pandemic has also meant a shutdown of non-essential travel and, as such, project planning and implementation delays.
September 20th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, all of the requested iZEV program data is publicly available information. With regard to part (a), please refer to the following web page to see the current list of eligible vehicles for the iZEV program: https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/list-eligible-vehicles-under-izev-program The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range and Standard Range Plus trims stopped being eligible for the iZEV program as of November 23, 2021.
September 20th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his advocacy on holding Iran accountable for criminally shooting down flight PS752. Our government made a solemn commitment to the families of the victims that we will pursue justice and accountability with vigour. We have been utilizing and we will continue to utilize all legal and international mechanisms to achieve that goal.
October 4th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, regarding part (a) of the question, all Canadian pilots, air traffic controllers and flight engineers require valid Transport Canada aviation medical certificates in order to exercise the privileges of their licenses, permits or ratings. Different categories of aviation medical certificates are required for different types of aviation activities: category 1, commercial pilot; category 2, air traffic controller; category 3, private pilot; and category 4, student pilot, recreational pilot or glider pilot.
November 3rd, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Marine Transportation Madam Speaker, I want to assure my colleague and all Canadians that the issue of vessel traffic management on the gulf coast is very important to me and to our government. A few weeks ago, I was in Vancouver where I met with the port authority and stakeholders, including shippers and agriculture producers.
November 4th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Air Transportation Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Surrey—Newton for his leadership and his advocacy on this issue. Yesterday, I announced that Canada is amending the Canada-India air transport agreement to move toward an unlimited number of weekly flights. This will increase the option for Canadian travellers who want to travel to India.
November 15th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act moved for leave to introduce Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act.
November 17th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Transportation Mr. Speaker, Canadians know that over the last couple of years, with economic disruptions around the world, our supply chains at home and around the world have been impacted. Our government is taking action. I have been meeting with truck companies and truck drivers, helping them to find new truck drivers and making sure they have the support they need.
November 17th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Transportation Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives are out of touch. They are out of touch with what is happening in the global economy. They are out of touch with what is happening here at home. They are out of touch with what is happening with climate change. Our government, however, is focused on helping Canadians, on helping Canadian businesses and on helping truck drivers.
November 17th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Transportation Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his advocacy. Ports are important to keeping our supply chain moving, and I am happy to share with the House that yesterday I announced a nearly $75-million investment to increase capacity and reduce congestion at the port of Prince Rupert.
November 17th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Maritime Transportation Mr. Speaker, over the last couple of years, we have seen global supply disruptions that have impacted our supply chains at home. Because of that, we have seen congestion at airports and an increased number of vessels anchored next to our coast. I have been listening to constituents on the coast, particularly where the hon. colleague is raising the point.
November 24th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal
Marine Transportation Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for Surrey—Newton for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of his community. Ten days ago, I joined my colleagues in B.C., including the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, to announce $1.2 billion for the next phase of the renewed oceans protection plan, which includes 29 new initiatives that will strengthen marine safety.
November 28th, 2022House debate
Omar AlghabraLiberal