Transportation Law

Legal support across Canada’s regulated transportation sectors

At Northpoint Legal, we provide practical, responsive, and informed legal representation across the full spectrum of transportation law. Whether you're a contractor managing infrastructure projects, a municipality addressing liability concerns, or a logistics operator navigating complex regulations, our team is equipped to assist.

Our transportation law practice is grounded in a deep understanding of the regulatory, contractual, and commercial realities that shape this sector. We serve clients nationwide in a range of transportation-related disputes, compliance matters, and risk scenarios.

Who we represent

Our clients include a wide variety of stakeholders in the transportation ecosystem. We regularly advise and advocate for:

• Contractors and project managers involved in highway construction and road maintenance
• Trucking companies and motor carriers facing regulatory, safety, or commercial issues
• Aviation and airport stakeholders involved in regulatory oversight or civil litigation
• Rail and maritime operators navigating federal compliance and contractual disputes
• Municipalities and public authorities managing infrastructure risk and exposure
• Insurers providing coverage or pursuing subrogated claims in transportation-related losses

Our experience

Northpoint Legal’s transportation law team brings decades of litigation and advisory experience to matters such as:

• Personal injury defence arising from construction zones, trucking incidents, or public roadways
• Property damage claims involving infrastructure failure, cargo loss, or vehicle collisions
• Contractual disputes between transportation contractors, subcontractors, and public entities
• Environmental and land use issues linked to transportation corridors and project approvals
• Regulatory compliance and hearings under the Canada Transportation Act and provincial safety statutes
• Commercial litigation related to logistics, freight, and supply chain agreements

Legal challenges in transportation

Transportation law matters often involve multiple layers of jurisdiction and tight timelines. Whether defending a claim from a multi-vehicle accident or interpreting obligations under federal transportation legislation, our lawyers deliver strategic and pragmatic support to mitigate legal and financial risk.

We regularly engage with relevant agencies and regulators, including:

• Transport Canada
• Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
• Provincial Motor Transport Boards
• Municipal engineering and transportation departments