This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning the trucking, rail, and shipping industries, ports, storage centers, cargo and container terminals, international and inter-provincial logistics, fulfillment centres, courier and delivery services. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Dates: 2026-02-15 to 2026-02-21

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Parliamentary Calendar
• 🇨🇦 Federal Government News
• 🗺️ Provincial Government News
• 💬 Government Consultations
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Parliamentary Calendar

• House Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee to Study Port Modernization: On February 23, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the TRAN committee will host a televised session on "Supporting, Diversifying, and Modernizing Quebec and Canada’s Ports" with witnesses from Hamilton-Oshawa, Nanaimo, and Quebec Port Authorities, and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon.
• Senate Committee to Update on Canada’s Critical Transportation Infrastructure: On February 24, at 9:00 a.m., the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications will examine Canada’s critical transportation infrastructure with witnesses from Transport Canada, Public Safety, and Environment and Climate Change.
• OGGO Committee Reviews Supplementary Estimates for Canada Post and Others: On February 24, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) committee will consider budget-related clauses from Bill C-15 and review Supplementary Estimates (C) for Canada Post and several Crown agencies, with Carrie Chisholm of Canada Post and representatives from other departments present.
• Fisheries and Oceans Committee Considers Marine and Coastal Protections: The FOPO committee will meet February 23 (11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and February 25 (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to hear from industry and departmental representatives on marine and coastal protections, with participation from Bay of Fundy and Coast Tsimshian organizations and senior officials from DFO, Environment, and Parks Canada.

Federal Government News

StatsCan Releases Monthly Energy Transportation and Storage Survey Data, December 2025

Statistics Canada published updated data for December 2025 covering the movement and storage of crude oil and other liquid petroleum products. The Monthly Energy Transportation and Storage Survey now features current metrics capturing volumes and flows across pipeline, rail, and marine systems. The dataset offers insight into throughput at key terminals and highlights intermodal dynamics affecting the energy logistics market. Access to granular shipment and storage data is provided through the official government portal, supporting detailed market analysis and forecasting activities. This release allows for trend tracking within the sector immediately prior to year-end adjustments. No new narrative interpretation is included in the release. The full dataset is accessible on the Statistics Canada website.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Canadian Defence, Aerospace, Marine and Cybersecurity Industries Survey, 2024 Data Now Available

Selected tables from the 2024 Canadian Defence, Aerospace, Marine and Cybersecurity Industries Survey have been made available by Statistics Canada. These datasets cover employment figures, shipment values, R&D expenditures, and export metrics spanning all four sectors. Of direct relevance to the marine and freight transport landscape, the survey provides current estimates for shipbuilding output, fleet renewal, and sector workforce levels. Data access supports cross-industry benchmarking and detailed tracking of supply chain resilience and operational capacity through 2024. Specific table requests are processed through official channels. The publication supports government and industry monitoring initiatives and can inform subsequent reporting cycles.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Weekly Aircraft Movements Statistics for January 31 to February 6, 2026 Released

Weekly aircraft itinerant movements for the period of January 31 to February 6, 2026 are now available via Statistics Canada. The dataset reports airport-level traffic volumes, tracking changes in scheduled commercial and general aviation traffic at both major and regional hubs. No interpretive guidance is attached to the data, which is suited for time series analysis and monitoring short-term fluctuations in air freight and passenger operations. The raw tables provide movement counts that can be compared across previous cycles to evaluate network capacity and airport utilization rates. The reporting is especially relevant for logistics planners, airport managers, and operators monitoring volatility in air transit.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Provincial Government News

B.C. Introduces Trade Recognition Act to Make Interprovincial Mutual Recognition Permanent

British Columbia has tabled Bill 5, the Trade Recognition Act, to create a permanent interprovincial mutual recognition framework for goods and services, replacing the time-bound Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act. The legislation seeks to reduce compliance costs for businesses by recognizing certifications from other provinces, subject to listed exceptions.

Sources: news.gov.bc.ca

B.C. Budget 2026 Extends Shipbuilding and Repair Tax Credit, Invests in Infrastructure and Training

B.C.'s Budget 2026 extends the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry Tax Credit until the end of 2027 and allocates nearly $38 billion in taxpayer-supported infrastructure investment over three years, featuring continued support for upgrades to health, education, and transport.

Sources: news.gov.bc.ca

Super-heavy Load Transport to Affect Travel in Edmonton Region Through February 28

The Alberta government advises motorists of delays from February 22 to 28 as two super-heavy industrial loads are transported from Edmonton to Fort McMurray and Fort Saskatchewan. The largest load, a de-methanizer pressure vessel, totals 563,600 kg and will require counterflow and modified lane usage along provincial highways.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Contract Awarded for Nova Scotia Highway 102 Improvement Design Project

WSP has been awarded the design contract for the Highway 102 improvement project covering Exits 0 to 4C in Halifax Regional Municipality, with the scope to include freight and transit priorities as well as interchange updates. Project design is expected to take one year.

Sources: news.novascotia.ca

Mobilité Infra Québec Begins Mandate for Gatineau Tramway Project

Mobilité Infra Québec announced the commencement of its mandate to evaluate and optimize the Gatineau tramway project, coordinating stakeholder discussions and assessment of prior studies, guided by Renée Amilcar, President and CEO.

Sources: www.quebec.ca

Government Consultations

Treasury Board Launches Horizontal Red Tape Reviews (Ends February 28)

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has announced five ongoing horizontal red tape reviews addressing project review efficiency, market access, productivity barriers, border trade, and regulatory service delivery. The review period concludes on February 28.

Sources: www.canada.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• Churchill port operator partners with Fednav to study year-round shipping: Churchill port operator and Fednav will conduct a detailed study on feasibility, with year-round Arctic shipping under consideration.
• Supreme Court to weigh appropriate legal path for reviewing complaint about railway: The Supreme Court of Canada will hear submissions on jurisdiction over railway dispute complaint reviews.
• Truckers face delays, missed deliveries amid storm: Transport and logistics networks in the Prairies continue to experience delays as severe weather disrupts truck movements.
• From geopolitics to global logistics: new honours degree honing international business skills: A new academic program in business focuses on international logistics in response to evolving supply chain needs.

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