Steven MacKinnon
CanadapoliticianMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.02%Steven MacKinnon is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, currently serving as the Minister of Employment in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. He has been vocal about Canada's sovereignty and economic independence, especially in light of recent U.S. protectionist policies and threats of annexation.
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Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced a $100-million rebate program for Canadian steelmakers.
Ottawa launches $100-million steel shipping rebate program as U.S. tariffs weigh on industryCanada· 2026-08-10
Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says the government will clarify the rules.
The growing quagmire of airline claimsCanada· 2026-08-10
Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon is announcing a $100-million rebate plan today to pay back manufacturers for half the freight costs to send eligible steel products across the country by rail or marine shipping.
Ottawa to rebate $100-million for steelmakers as U.S. tariffs loomCanada· 2026-08-10
Steven MacKinnon announced a $1.6-billion plan to replace aging locomotives.
Politics Insider: Ottawa-Beijing relations face strain over allegations of NATO spyingCanada· 2026-08-02
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon held a news conference at the Roberts Bank port to announce that Ottawa was referring the expansion plan to Canada’s Major Projects Office.
Carney backs B.C. port expansion plan to boost exports, strengthen independenceCanada· 2026-07-31Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced plans for new locomotives and a plant in Montreal.
Federal government to spend $1.9-billion to replace Via Rail trains, build plantCanada· 2026-07-30
Steven MacKinnon is the Transport Minister who announced that Ottawa would not proceed with the airport expansion plan.
Ontario accuses Ottawa of bowing to ‘small fringe group’ on island airport expansionCanada· 2026-07-29
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon rejected the airport expansion plan.
Ontario to press ahead with island airport plan, minister saysCanada· 2026-07-28
Federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon rejected Ford’s island airport expansion plan.
Toronto mayor wants island land returned after Ottawa blocks airport expansionCanada· 2026-07-27
Canada’s Transport Minister, Steven MacKinnon, recently told The Globe and Mail that Nutrien’s decision was not at least an impetus for some action on the part of the government.
Carney’s big talk means nothing if Nutrien chooses U.S. port over B.C.’sCanada· 2026-07-26
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the government is 'exclusively' focused on approved safety upgrades already underway at Billy Bishop.
Rejection of Billy Bishop expansion prevents environmental destruction, advocates sayCanada· 2026-07-26
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon was in Delta last week to announce the major-projects referral.
Security fears at B.C. port flagged as federal government pushes massive expansion projectCanada· 2026-07-21
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said in a press conference in Delta on Thursday that he has referred the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy to the MPO.
Proposed B.C. pipeline terminus, port expansion referred to Major Projects OfficeCanada· 2026-07-16Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, along with provincial and territorial ministers, recently signed a MOU on interprovincial trucking aimed at enhancing oversight and harmonizing rules and regulations.
Trucking companies deemed unsafe permitted to employ temporary foreign workersCanada· 2026-07-09
Federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon announced that he’d like to see a change in the proposed route for Toronto-to-Quebec City high-speed rail.
Is high-speed rail the best way to spend $90-billion?Canada· 2026-06-27
Mr. Hodgson announced the plan alongside Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon.
Ottawa names first three major projects that could be fast-tracked in national interestCanada· 2026-06-24
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to announce the beginning of the consultation process for national interest projects.
Ottawa’s first national interest projects will be in Nunavut and Northwest Territories, sources sayCanada· 2026-06-24Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the federal government would like a Kingston stop added to the proposed high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto.
Transport Minister signals ‘strong preference’ for Kingston high-speed rail stopCanada· 2026-06-23
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Monday he was 'acting on what we heard' in public consultations spanning three months.
Alto asked to consider Kingston stop in potential major change to high-speed rail routeCanada· 2026-06-22Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon addresses reporters about his government's legislative agenda.
MPs break for summer after passing motion to advance several billsCanada· 2026-06-19
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon’s office said in an e-mail that they respect the Speaker’s decision and would have no further comment.
Speaker rebukes government over inclusion of passenger rights changes in latest omnibus budget billCanada· 2026-06-02
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has tabled a motion for a vote on the floor of the House of Commons to end the Conservative filibuster.
Liberals move to end Conservative filibuster over religious exemption to hate speech lawsCanada· 2026-03-07
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon's office confirmed that the House of Commons will hold a moment of silence.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
Spokespeople for Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Transport Minister, did not respond to a request to confirm the information.
U.S. FAA head says Canada will certify Gulfstream jets after Trump threatsCanada· 2026-02-11
Spokespeople for Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Transport Minister, did not respond to a request to confirm the information.
U.S. FAA head says Canada will certify Gulfstream jetsCanada· 2026-02-11The port authority reports to federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon.
First Nation withdraws support for B.C. energy export projectCanada· 2026-02-04
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Canada has a collaborative relationship with the FAA that stretches back decades in matters of aircraft certification.
Transport Canada talking jet approvals with U.S. FAA after Trump’s threatsCanada· 2026-02-03
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon held a news conference on Monday to say he’s willing to extend the sitting hours in order to approve legislation.
Liberals press Poilievre to deliver on pledge to fast-track affordability, crime measuresCanada· 2026-01-26
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told reporters he hopes 'a lot' of legislation gets passed.
Poilievre pledges co-operation with Liberals when Parliament returns, takes jab at their recordCanada· 2026-01-25Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon hopes Nutrien will change its mind.
Ottawa not offering incentives to attract Nutrien to build port in Canada, Minister saysCanada· 2025-12-18
