FMA has reached out to the newly appointed Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Hon. Chrystia Freeland, to congratulate her and highlight key priorities for strengthening Canada’s supply chain.

In a letter sent on March 17, 2025, FMA President John Corey emphasized the critical role of the supply chain in the Canadian economy and outlined essential actions to ensure its stability and resilience. These include unlocking private sector investment in infrastructure, modernizing tax and regulatory systems, reducing interprovincial trade barriers, expediting project approvals, and updating labour laws to minimize disruptions.

The FMA looks forward to working with Minister Freeland and her team to advance policies that support efficient and reliable freight transportation across Canada.

See below for the letter.

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March 17, 2025
Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
Email: chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca

Dear Minister Freeland,

On behalf of the Freight Management Association of Canada (FMA), I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade. I believe the Prime Minister’s selection of a formidable, experienced and conscientious Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, will service Canadians well.

The FMA, “The Shippers Voice” represents all major industrial sectors including agriculture and agribusiness, food processing, forest products, mining, chemicals, manufacturing and retailing.

Many challenges face the Canadian supply chain. It has become apparent to all Canadians that the Canadian supply chain is the backbone of the Canadian economy. Now, with the existential threats coming from the US Administration, supply chain and internal trade issues are more important than ever.

– To strengthen the Canadian supply chain we need to, unlock private sector investments for infrastructure projects,
– modernize our tax system to encourage investment,
– improve regulatory processes and reduce inter-provincial trade barriers.
– speed up project approval times and,
– modernize labour laws to reduce disruptions.

The Freight Management Association of Canada looks forward to collaborating with you and your cabinet colleagues on the development of solutions to grow the Canadian economy and ensure a stable and resilient Canadian supply chain. Should you wish to meet with the FMA or any of its members, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

John Corey, CPA
President
Freight Management Association of Canad