Commercial, GHG Emissions, Regulation  -  January 2, 2024

Transport Canada, Railway Association of Canada Partner to Lower Emissions

Transport Canada and Railway Association of Canada members joined a partnership to work together to advance low-carbon fuel use, move more goods and people by rail where possible and accelerate the development of advanced net-zero solutions for locomotives.

The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Association of Canada, Marc Brazeau,  announced a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which demonstrates a goal of working toward net-zero emissions by 2050 and enhances collaboration and information-sharing to address emerging challenges, to exchange best practices, and to encourage investments in innovation and new technologies. 

Canada’s railways have lowered emissions and proactively set science-based emissions targets. The statement notes that  clean transportation and collaborative actions are key to a sustainable future, Canada’s economic prosperity, and Canadians’ well-being. Rail is the most efficient form of transportation for passengers and goods over land and is a critical part of the solution.

Collaborative actions, such as this MOU, show the commitment of the Government of Canada and Canadian railways to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, while fostering economic growth.  

“Rail transportation is part of our past and will be part of our future,” said The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez
Minister of Transport in a statement. “We’re working together towards our net-zero emissions goals, and making sure we keep people and goods moving towards their destination.”