Note on the Canadian Transportation Industry

The principle objective of this note is to provide a Canadian perspective on transportation. The first section of the note deals with Canada's transportation network, providing an overview of the transportation services sector and the economic importance of transportation. The second section describes the characteristics of each of the six main modes of transportation: air, rail, truck, marine, pipeline and intermodal. The third section addresses the key challenges facing the transportation sector, including environmental and safety issues. The final section examines the role of government in Canada's transportation sector, including government policy.