Transport Canada announced the launch of its Trade Digitalisation Task Force, which held its inaugural meeting on October 29 and brought together government agencies and industry representatives to modernise Canada’s trade and transportation processes. The initiative aims to reduce administrative duplication, shipping delays and costs while improving supply chain efficiency and the secure exchange of trade information. A key priority is the proposed “Tell Us Once” approach, which would allow businesses to submit information once for secure sharing across federal departments and agencies. The Task Force includes representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency, major railways, DP World, the ports of Vancouver, Montréal and Halifax, and other industry stakeholders. Its recommendations will help guide federal efforts to streamline trade reporting, improve shipment predictability and strengthen Canada’s international trade competitiveness.
