The principle purpose of this note is to provide a Canadian perspective on transport. In the first part of the note deals with Canada's transportation network, providing an overview of the transport services sector and economic importance of transport. The second section describes the characteristics of each of the six major modes of transportation: air, rail, road, sea, pipeline and intermodal transport. The third section addresses the key challenges facing the transportation industry, including environmental and safety issues. The final section examines the role of government in Canada's transportation sector, including government policy. "Hide
by P. Fraser Johnson, Jason Lan 15 pages. Publication Date: January 13, 2006. Prod. #: 906D03-PDF-ENG