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Transport

Department
Canada Post Corporation
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Canadian Transportation Agency
Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
Marine Atlantic Inc.
National Capital Commission
Office of Infrastructure of Canada
Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
VIA Rail Canada Inc.

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Transport
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	318,413	234,692	83,721
5	Capital expenditures	73,260	76,455	(3,195)
10	Grants and contributions	313,145	296,228	16,917
(S)	Minister of Transport - Salary and motor car allowance	75	73	2
(S)	Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company
	in respect of the termination of the collection of tolls
	on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for
	rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the
	Bridge	3,300	3,300	. . . . .
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	68,658	66,781	1,877
(S)	Payments in respect of St. Lawrence Seaway
	agreements under the Canada Marine Act	26,900	23,900	3,000
(S)	Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment
	under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act	55,276	53,928	1,348
	Appropriations not required
-	Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	. . . . .	169,001	(169,001)
-	Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security
	Authority	. . . . .	381,366	(381,366)
-	Payments to the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
	Inc.	. . . . .	30,488	(30,488)
-	Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.	. . . . .	80,980	(80,980)
	Total Department	859,027	1,417,192	(558,165)
	Canada Post Corporation
15	Payments to the Canada Post Corporation for special
	purposes	122,210	147,210	(25,000)
	Total Agency	122,210	147,210	(25,000)
	Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
20	Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security
	Authority	455,304	. . . . .	455,304
	Total Agency	455,304	. . . . .	455,304
	Canadian Transportation Agency
25	Program expenditures	22,611	23,173	(562)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	3,444	3,644	(200)
	Total Agency	26,055	26,817	(762)
	Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
30	Payments to the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited	10,450	. . . . .	10,450
	Total Agency	10,450	. . . . .	10,450
	Marine Atlantic Inc.
35	Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.	80,980	. . . . .	80,980
	Total Agency	80,980	. . . . .	80,980
	National Capital Commission
40	Payments to the National Capital Commission for
	operating expenditures	76,226	74,657	1,569
45	Payments to the National Capital Commission for
	capital expenditures	17,935	16,713	1,222
	Total Agency	94,161	91,370	2,791
	Office of Infrastructure of Canada
50	Operating expenditures	27,362	37,103	(9,741)
55	Contributions	1,988,017	1,787,169	200,848
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	2,318	1,552	766
	Appropriations not required
-	Operating funding for the Old Port of Montreal
	Corporation Inc.	. . . . .	18,800	(18,800)
	Total budgetary	2,017,697	1,844,624	173,073
	Non-budgetary appropriations not required
-	Investment in contributed surplus of Parc Downsview
	Park Inc. for the purpose of allowing the completion
	of the transfer of lands from National Defence to
	Parc Downsview Park Inc.	. . . . .	2,492	(2,492)
-	To establish a borrowing authority of up to
	$100,000,000 for Parc Downsview Park Inc.	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	Total non-budgetary	. . . . .	2,492	(2,492)
	Total Agency	2,017,697	1,847,116	170,581
	Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
60	Payments to the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
	for operating expenditures	18,800	. . . . .	18,800
	Total Agency	18,800	. . . . .	18,800
	The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
	Incorporated
65	Payments to the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
	Inc.	65,839	. . . . .	65,839
	Total Agency	65,839	. . . . .	65,839
	Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
70	Program expenditures	1,207	1,200	7
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	126	129	(3)
	Total Agency	1,333	1,329	4
	VIA Rail Canada Inc.
75	Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	169,001	. . . . .	169,001
	Total Agency	169,001	. . . . .	169,001

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Department

Strategic Outcome

An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
This program activity encompasses the development of transportation policies, legislation, programs and infrastructure support in such a manner that competition and market forces guide the growth and development of the national transportation system, and that a strong and healthy marketplace encourages existing competitors and new entrants to innovate and provide new services to meet the transportation needs of Canadians. Contributing activities under the policy element of this program activity include monitoring and analysis of the Canadian transportation system, annual reporting on the health of the system, economic studies and the development of new policies. Transport Canada also administers airport, port, highway and bridge subsidy programs and performs landlord and monitoring functions for the department for ports, airports and air navigation system sites. Under the infrastructure element of this program activity, Transport Canada negotiates the divestiture of ports, airports and Seaway lands to local interests, and operates airports and ports until their transfer, as well as federally owned remote airports and remote ports.

Strategic Outcome

A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Policies, Rule-making, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system
This program activity covers policies, rule-making, monitoring and enforcement, and outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system. It also encompasses the development of national legislation, regulation and standards, and carries out monitoring, testing, inspection, enforcement, education and developmental activities to promote safety and security in all transportation modes. It also covers emergency preparedness plans and delivers aircraft services to government and other transportation bodies.

Strategic Outcome

An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development
This program activity encompasses the development and implementation of programs and policies to protect the natural environment and to achieve a more sustainable transportation system in Canada.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)			2007-2008 Main Estimates				2006-2007
			Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
				and other	Revenues
				transfer	credited
				payments	to the vote
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in
support of a market-based framework	151,377	38,970	25,909	205,369	320,433	101,192	110,160
Policies, Rule-making, Monitoring and
Outreach in support of a safe and
secure transportation system	519,399	28,830	430	126,901	42,704	632,856	550,434
Policies and Programs in support of
sustainable development	106,519	5,460	. . . . .	13,112	112	124,979	94,763
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	30,488
Marine Atlantic Inc.	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	80,980
VIA Rail Canada Inc.	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	169,001
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	381,366
	777,295	73,260	26,339	345,382	363,249	859,027	1,417,192

Note: Transport's four Crown Corporations have been moved outside the department and displayed as separate entities within the Ministry.

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based
framework
Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of
ferry and coastal freight and passenger services	25,909,000	25,425,821
Policies, Rule-making, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and
secure transportation system
Grant to close grade crossings	300,000	300,000
Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for
Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing
Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)	130,000	130,000
Total grants	26,339,000	25,855,821
Contributions
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based
framework
Transportation Association of Canada	188,000	188,000
Contribution to the Province of Prince Edward Island for policing
services in respect of the Confederation Bridge	249,000	244,000
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund	43,800,000	. . . . .
Contribution to the Province of British Columbia for the Lower
Mainland Trucking Forum	100,000	. . . . .
Contribution to the Sauder School of Business to support the
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Research Consortium	658,000	. . . . .
Allowances to former employees of Newfoundland Railways,
Steamships and Telecommunications Services transferred to
Canadian National Railways	770,000	770,000
Newfoundland - Construct runways and related facilities in Labrador
(Nain, Davis Inlet, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet,
Cartwright, Black Tickle, Charlottetown, Port Hope Simpson,
Mary's Harbour, Fox Harbour and Williams Harbour)	934,839	1,647,000
Contributions for the operation of municipal or other airports:
Original Program	2,655,078	2,352,598
Contribution to the Thompson Regional Airport Authority for the cost
associated with the rehabilitation of runway 05/23 of the Thompson
airport	400,000	1,369,219
Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance
overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging industrial
development and tourism from a regional economic perspective:
Outaouais Road Development Agreement	18,231,560	11,773,000
Contributions for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services	8,649,000	8,466,000
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program:
Border Crossing - planning and integration	4,169,403	9,168,121
Highway component	14,675,870	64,096,857
Intelligent Transportation System	5,211,959	10,667,968
Airports Capital Assistance Program	38,000,000	38,000,000
Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding
requirement for regional and remote passenger rail services	8,100,000	8,100,000
(S) Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in respect of
the termination of the collection of tolls on the Victoria Bridge,
Montreal and for rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the
Bridge	3,300,000	3,300,000
(S) Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the
Northumberland Strait Crossing Act	55,276,156	53,927,814
Policies, Rule-making, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and
secure transportation system
Contributions to the Railway Association of Canada for Operation
Lifesaver	250,000	250,000
Payments to other governments or international agencies for the
operation and maintenance of airports, air navigation and airways
facilities	100,000	167,060
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the
Railway Safety Act	7,145,000	7,145,000
Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program	67,400,000	. . . . .
Marine Security Contribution Program	47,563,195	56,000,000
National Safety Code	4,442,940	4,442,940
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development
Program Measures in Support of the Government's Clean Air Agenda	3,400,000	. . . . .
Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change:
Urban Showcase	9,712,000	21,432,052
Total contributions	345,382,000	303,507,629
Items not required
Climate Change: Emission Reduction Package - non-roads freight
initiatives	. . . . .	5,307,997
Freight Initiatives	. . . . .	1,950,025
Moving on Sustainable Transportation	. . . . .	692,919
Canadian Transportation Research Forum	. . . . .	20,000
Contribution in support of the divestiture of the non-National Airport
System airports	. . . . .	5,600,000
Special Capital Contribution to the Régie intermunicipale de l'aéroport
régional de Mont-Joli for the construction of a multipurpose
building and other miscellaneous capital projects	. . . . .	1,870,000
Payment to the Canadian Wheat Board for the acquisition and leasing of
hopper cars for the transportation of grain in Western Canada	. . . . .	1,967,000
Border crossing	. . . . .	6,384,423
Contribution to Canadian National Railways towards the Quebec Bridge
Restoration Program	. . . . .	300,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	24,092,364
Total	371,721,000	353,455,814

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Canada Post Corporation

Strategic Outcome

Provision of parliamentary mailing privileges, services to the blind and declining transitional funding for the Canada Post Corporation pension plan.

Program Activity Descriptions

Concessionary Governmental Services
Payment associated with services provided at rates free of postage by the Corporation in support of government policy programs: Government Free Mail and Materials for the use of the Blind.

Transition Funding for Canada Post pension plan
Payment for transitional support for the implementation of the Canada Post Corporation pension plan.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Concessionary Governmental Services	22,210	22,210	22,210
Transition Funding for Canada Post pension plan	100,000	100,000	125,000
	122,210	122,210	147,210

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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Strategic Outcome

Critical elements of the air transportation system as assigned by the government are secured.

Program Activity Descriptions

Securing critical elements of the Canadian air transportation system
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a parent Crown corporation that provides effective and efficient screening of persons who access aircraft or restricted areas, the property in their possession or control, and the belongings or baggage that they give to an air carrier for transport. CATSA also contributes funding to eligible airports to help offset the cost of providing airport policing services and administers the funding for the RCMP's Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Securing critical elements of the Canadian air
transportation system	365,400	89,904	455,304	. . . . .
	365,400	89,904	455,304	. . . . .

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Canadian Transportation Agency

Strategic Outcome

A fair and transparent economic regulatory regime that helps achieve a viable and accessible national transportation system.

Program Activity Descriptions

Economic regulation of the federal transportation system
Economic regulation of air, rail, and marine transportation through the administration of laws, regulations, voluntary codes of practice, educational and outreach programs and through the resolution of disputes. As an independent quasi-judicial administrative tribunal reporting to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Transport, the Canadian Transportation Agency makes its decisions independently, on a wide range of matters affecting Canadian transportation.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)
	2007-2008 Main Estimates
			2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Economic regulation of the federal transportation system	26,055	26,055	26,817
	26,055	26,055	26,817

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Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.

Program Activity Descriptions

Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements
This program activity encompasses the construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, to replace the deteriorating North Channel Span of the Seaway International Bridge, as well as related infrastructure improvements on Cornwall Island.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Capital		Estimates
Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall,
Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements	10,450	10,450	. . . . .
	10,450	10,450	. . . . .

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Marine Atlantic Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A safe, reliable, efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia.

Program Activity Descriptions

Ferry Services
Marine Atlantic Inc. is a parent Crown Corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional obligation to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) to provide a year-round ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, NL. It also operates a non-constitutional seasonal service between North Sydney and Argentia, NL.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Ferry Services	79,846	1,134	80,980	. . . . .
	79,846	1,134	80,980	. . . . .

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National Capital Commission

Strategic Outcome

Optimum contribution of federal lands and public programs in creating a Capital as a source of pride and of national significance.

Program Activity Descriptions

Animating and Promoting the Capital
The objective is to generate pride and promote unity through programming in the Capital. The main products are a series of high-impact events (notably Canada Day and Winterlude), interpretative programs and commemorations. As well, this activity works to increase Canada-wide awareness of the Capital by means of national marketing and communications campaigns that present the Capital as a place where Canadians can experience Canadian heritage, culture and achievements.

Planning, Design and Land Use
This activity guides the use and physical development of federal lands, coordinates development and ensures excellence in design and planning on federal lands in order that it is appropriate to the role and significance of the Capital. Products include long-term visionary plans, prepared in consultation with other planning jurisdictions and departments, to guide land uses, development and management of Capital lands as well as the identification of the National Interest Land Mass to be held in trust for future generations. Under the National Capital Act , the National Capital Commission (NCC) is responsible for the review and approval of all proposals for land-use changes, designs and land disposals on federal lands in Canada's Capital region (CCR) to ensure that they are appropriate to their significance, natural environment and heritage. The NCC develops strategies and facilitates federal involvement in CCR transportation and transit, and participates in joint studies with provincial and municipal partners to address inter-provincial and urban transportation issues. Programs also include management of the NCC's built heritage, cultural landscapes, archaeological assets and collections, as well as approval of heritage building designations in the Capital. Clients include the NCC, all government organizations with interests in CCR, Canadians, and other visitors, plus international and private agencies, all of whom benefit from a meaningful Capital of international quality.

Real Asset Management
The NCC manages and protects physical assets of national significance in CCR as a legacy for future generations of Canadians. Its objectives are to enhance the rich cultural heritage and natural environment of Canada's Capital and to optimize the contribution of the NCC's extensive lands and buildings in support of the programs and mandate of the Corporation, while ensuring NCC assets are appropriately accessible to the public. Environmental assets and liabilities are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. The NCC owns over 470 square kilometres or 10% of CCR, as well as 27 roads and parkways, 570 kilometres of pathways, 1,639 buildings and 110 bridges. The NCC also manages close to 650 leases and the ground operations for most federal organizations in CCR. The NCC manages its assets through the application of relevant policies and regulations and by means of a life-cycle maintenance and rehabilitation program. The NCC's duties with regard to its real asset base include: safeguarding and preserving the Capital's most treasured cultural, natural and heritage assets (including the Official Residences); the promotion and regulation of public activities on federal lands; natural resource protection and management; environmental stewardship; and the delivery of visitor and recreational services and programs. Where appropriate, the assets are used to generate a stream of revenues to complement federal appropriations in supporting the work of the Corporation (e.g. leasing, land use permits). Land development projects are carried out to enhance the Capital for future generations. This activity is also responsible for the acquisition of national interest properties and disposal of surplus properties. These activities are carried out in close cooperation with the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau and federal organizations (e.g. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police). The NCC also pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to municipalities and school boards in Quebec. Clients include senior political figures (for Official Residences), government bodies at all levels, visitors to the Capital, local residents and all Canadians who benefit from a meaningful Capital.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Animating and Promoting the Capital	24,004	176	2,892	21,288	20,456
Planning, Design and Land Use	3,218	25	87	3,156	2,689
Real Asset Management	69,529	23,882	23,694	69,717	68,225
	96,751	24,083	26,673	94,161	91,370

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Office of Infrastructure of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Improving the sustainability of cities and communities and Canada's local, regional and national public infrastructure to enhance the economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life of Canadians.

Program Activity Descriptions

Infrastructure Investments
Contributing to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure and building capacity in partnership with others.

Policy, Knowledge and Partnership Development
Developing policies promoting the strategic outcome that are based on research and strong partnerships to address existing and emerging challenges and opportunities.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary				Main
	Operating	Contributions	Total	Estimates
		and other
		transfer
		payments
Infrastructure Investments	18,055	1,982,267	2,000,322		. . . . .
Policy, Knowledge and Partnership Development	11,625	5,750	17,375		. . . . .
Infrastructure and Communities	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	1,824,127
Crown Corporations Portfolio Management	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		22,989
	29,680	1,988,017	2,017,697	1,847,116

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Contributions
Infrastructure Investments
Contributions under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund	410,933,000	171,000,000
Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund	127,309,000	104,691,000
Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund	654,033,000	915,734,000
Policy, Knowledge and Partnership Development
Contributions under the Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program	5,750,000	3,250,000
Total contributions	1,198,025,000	1,194,675,000
Other Transfer Payments
Infrastructure Investments
Gas Tax Fund Transfer Payment Program (GTF)	789,992,000	592,494,000
Total other transfer payments	789,992,000	592,494,000
Total	1,988,017,000	1,787,169,000

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Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.

Strategic Outcome

An urban park dedicated to recreational, tourist and cultural activities that safeguard and promote the Old Port of Montreal's cultural heritage while facilitating public access to the waterfront.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban park, a tourist destination offering recreational and cultural activities
The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. (OPMC) is mandated to promote and develop the lands of the Old Port of Montreal in accordance with the approved Master Development Plan. The Plan is, among other things, to ensure free pedestrian access to the site, public sector control on its development and development of the historical, maritime and port character of the site. The OPMC administers, manages, and maintains the property of Her Majesty under a management agreement with Public Works and Government Services Canada, the custodian of the property.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban
park, a tourist destination offering recreational and
cultural activities	18,800	18,800	. . . . .
	18,800	18,800	. . . . .

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The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area
This program activity encompasses the operation and maintenance of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain bridges, the federally-owned section of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge, a section of the Bonaventure Expressway, the Melocheville Tunnel, and the Champlain Bridge Ice Control Structure by carrying out regular and major maintenance work.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel
infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area	30,193	35,646	65,839	. . . . .
	30,193	35,646	65,839	. . . . .

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Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Strategic Outcome

To provide the Canadian transportation community with the opportunity to have enforcement and licensing decisions of the Minister of Transport reviewed by an independent body.

Program Activity Descriptions

Review and Appeal Hearings
Provides for the operation of an independent Tribunal to respond to requests from the transportation community for review of enforcement and licensing decisions taken by the Minister of Transport under the Aeronautics Act ; and to conduct hearings into such appeals. At the conclusion of a hearing, the Tribunal may confirm the Minister's decision, substitute its own decision, or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Review and Appeal Hearings	1,333	1,333	1,329
	1,333	1,333	1,329

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VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A national passenger rail transportation service that is safe, secure, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable and that meets the needs of travellers in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Regional and Remote Passenger Rail services
Provision of year-round, all-weather transportation to rural and remote communities. Remote communities have no other year-round surface transportation link to the national transportation network. The remote services which are part of VIA Rail's network are Montreal-Jonquiere, Quebec, Montreal-Senneterre, Quebec, Sudbury-White River, Ontario, Winnipeg-Churchill, Manitoba, The Pas-Pukatawagan, Manitoba and Jasper, Alberta-Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The regional services are Matapedia-Gaspe, Quebec and Victoria-Courtenay, British Columbia.

Transcontinental Passenger Rail services
Provision of year-round, all-weather intercity transportation between Toronto and Vancouver and between Montreal and Halifax.

Quebec City - Windsor Corridor services
Provision of fast, convenient, and comfortable downtown-to-downtown transportation, connecting central Canada's largest business and population centres to suburban and smaller communities, as well as linking communities to the national passenger rail network.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Regional and Remote Passenger Rail services	35,569	35,569	. . . . .
Transcontinental Passenger Rail services	60,126	60,126	. . . . .
Quebec City - Windsor Corridor services	73,306	73,306	. . . . .
	169,001	169,001	. . . . .

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