Mixed reviews for government’s transportation sector response, with hardest work ahead

The aviation sector is anticipating a relief package after Transport Minister Marc Garneau's Nov. 8 announcement. While much work has been done to ensure airlines are safe and continuing—albeit limited—operations, the hardest work is still ahead.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau and his department has been quietly working behind the scenes on a myriad of regulatory issues to help keep the transportation system COVID-19-safe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY AIDAN CHAMANDY

November 16, 2020

Stakeholders, experts, and Parliamentarians are split on how effective Transport Minister Marc Garneau and his department have been at managing the diverse set of issues that have plagued the sector since the onset of the pandemic.

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