In the News

Archives 2008

Here you will find links to the latest Transport Canada news realeases and advisories related to acts and regulations.

For a full listing of Transport Canada News Releases and Advisories please visit the Transport Canada Media Room.

News Releases / Media Advisories

• December 3, 2008 - Canada moves to further protect its sovereignty and safeguard Arctic waters from pollution
  Statutory Authority: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
• September 5, 2008 - Government of Canada announces Flight Rights Canada for air travellers
  Statutory Authority: Canada Transportation Act
• September 3, 2008 - Government of Canada supports safe use of zero-emissions, electric low-speed trucks
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• August 8, 2008 - Government of Canada proposes enhanced regulations to better locate aircraft in distress
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• July 3, 2008 - The Government of Canada to restrict navigation on lakes in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• June 26, 2008 - Minister Cannon helps strengthen marine security
  Statutory Authority: Marine Transportation Security Act
• June 18, 2008 - Bill amending the Canada Marine Act receives Royal Assent
  Statutory Authority: Canada Marine Act, Canada Transportation Act, Pilotage Act, Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, Marine Transportation Security Act
• May 26, 2008 - Transport Minister tables amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 in Parliament
  Statutory Authority: Tranportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
• April 30, 2008 - Government of Canada improves aviation safety with new language requirements
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• April 30, 2008 - The Government of Canada rolls out regulations for river rafting and a new shoreline speed limit in Nova Scotia
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• April 16, 2008 - New regulations set fines for marine safety violations
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• April 7, 2008 - Promised Rail Freight Service Review begins
  Statutory Authority: Canada Transportation Act
• April 7, 2008 - Pleasure boaters need proof of competency to operate on Canada's waterways
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• April 2, 2008 - Government of Canada to harmonize bumper standards
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• March 20, 2008 - Transport Canada proposes safety regulations to support the International Bridges and Tunnels Act
  Statutory Authority: International Bridges and Tunnels Act
• March 17, 2008 - Mandatory safety measures for parachuting activities
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• March 12, 2008 - Transport Minister receives final investigation report on Queen of the North accident
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• March 10, 2008 - Transport Canada Releases New Video on Vehicle Safety Benefits of Electronic Stability Control
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• March 7, 2008 - Improving rail safety in Canada: Minister tables the Railway Safety Act review report in the House of Commons
  Statutory Authority: Railway Safety Act
• February 29, 2008 - Amended Canada Transportation Act receives Royal Assent
  Statutory Authority: Canada Transportation Act
• February 20, 2008 - Regulatory amendments enhance safety in the transportation of dangerous goods
  Statutory Authority: Tranportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
• January 17, 2008 - Canada's First Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Regulations: Consultations Begin
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act

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