Have Your Say on Transport, Communications, and AI Policy

Official title: Examine and report on such issues as may arise from time to time relating to transport and communications generally

open Policy & Studies Economy & Jobs Technology & Digital Transportation
The Senate's Transport and Communications Committee is studying several major issues that affect how Canadians travel, communicate, and work. Current studies include: whether essential rail and port services should continue during labour disputes, how AI is changing the tech sector, CBC/Radio-Canada's local services, and budget provisions affecting infrastructure. You can submit written briefs or watch public hearings.

Why This Matters

Ever been stuck when trains or ports shut down during a strike? This committee is studying whether essential transport services should keep running. They're also looking at how AI might change your job and whether your local CBC station is serving your community well. These studies feed directly into laws that could affect your daily commute, your career, and your access to local news.

What Could Change

New laws could require rail and port workers to maintain minimum service levels during strikes. AI regulations might set rules for how companies use artificial intelligence in communications. Budget Bill C-15 provisions could change how major infrastructure projects get approved. The committee's recommendations go directly to the Senate for potential legislation.

Key Issues

  • Should essential rail and marine services continue during labour disputes?
  • What opportunities and challenges does AI present for the communications sector?
  • Are CBC/Radio-Canada's local services meeting community needs?
  • How should copper wire theft affecting telecommunications be addressed?

How to Participate

  1. Submit a written brief to the committee at trcm@sen.parl.gc.ca. Briefs can address any of the ongoing studies on transport, AI, or CBC local services.
  2. Watch public hearings live or view recordings on Senate ParlVU to understand the issues being discussed.
  3. Review submitted briefs and documents to see what others have said and identify gaps you could address.

Key Documents