Speeches and articles

Equality in motion: Designing and building for accessible transportation On April 15, the 123rd Boston Marathon was held. The race is famous for many reasons, including its status as the world’s oldest marathon. But this year, something was missing: for...
Today marks a milestone for air travel in Canada. The Air Passenger Protection Regulations, or APPR, will, for the first time, lay out airlines' minimum obligations to passengers if, for example, their flight is delayed or cancelled, they're...
Staying balanced, moving quickly: Key changes in the operating frameworks of Canada's rail and air sectors Check Against Delivery 1905 is often referred to as the "miraculous year." Sadly, this is not because it was the first full year of...
Check against delivery It’s a pleasure to be here today, to briefly explain the accessibility-related mandate and activities of the Canadian Transportation Agency, the CTA, and to answer the committee’s questions. The CTA is Canada’s longest-...
by Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (HillTimes 2019-04-01) Important changes are coming to the economic and accessibility-related regulatory framework in which airlines in Canada operate, as three sets of...
Check against delivery It’s a pleasure to be here today with Minister Qualtrough, and Robyn McVicker, Vice President, Operations and Maintenance of the Vancouver International Airport. YVR is an appropriate place to hold an event focused on...
by Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (HillTimes 2018-10-22) Canadians will soon have new protections when they fly. In May 2016, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) launched the...
Check against delivery It's a pleasure to be here today to provide an overview of the Canadian Transportation Agency's (CTA) accessibility-related responsibilities and activities as part of the...
Check against delivery No Person Left Behind: Global Action to Advance the Accessibility of Air Travel Thank you for inviting me to speak today – and a big welcome to colleagues who've travelled here from across North America, Central America...
Check against delivery Taking Flight: An overview of the Process for Creating Air Passenger Protection Regulations It's a pleasure to be at the AGM of the Canadian Automobile Association, the country's largest travel and consumer advocacy...