Transport Canada is working with Environment Canada and industry stakeholders to find ways to manage road salts so that harm to the environment is reduced.
There are nearly 20,000 oil tanker trips off the coasts of Canada each year. Of these, 17,000 are on the east coast.
Environment
Transportation and the Environment
Transportation has done much to help build Canada's economy. However, there are proven links between transportation and climate change, air pollution and water pollution. Transport Canada and its partners are actively working towards cleaner transportation for Canada and Canadians.