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2008
September 5, 2008
Government of Canada Announces Flight Rights Canada for Air Travellers
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today launched already exists in Canadian legislation.
August 1, 2008
Governments of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Come Through with Support to Ensure the Digby-Saint John Ferry Service Continues
DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA — The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced significant investments to ensure the Digby-Saint John ferry service will continue to run, and also investments to repair the Digby Fishermen's Wharf.
June 4, 2008
Government of Canada Invests in Sustainable Transportation in Quebec
GATINEAU — The Government of Canada will invest in a project that supports environmentally friendly transportation in Quebec, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced today. The announcement was made on Clean Air Day, which is being celebrated during Environment Week.
June 2, 2008
New Electric Buses Unveiled in Quebec City
Quebec City — Eight new electric buses, designed to easily traverse Old Quebec's narrow streets, were launched into service today, under Transport Canada's Urban Transportation Showcase Program. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for Quebec, along with Mayor of Quebec City, Régis Labeaume and Quebec Minister of Transport, Julie Boulet, unveiled the buses today in Old Quebec.
May 30, 2008
Canada's Government Announces New Air Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines
OTTAWA — The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), today announced the successful conclusion of a new air transport agreement with the Philippines to increase trade and tourism. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister responsible for the Pacific Gateway and Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, and the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
February 20, 2008
Over $1.5 Million to Restore the Ottawa Central Railway
BRISTOL, QUEBEC — The Governments of Canada and Quebec announced today that work to restore the Ottawa Central Railway will begin soon. Both levels of government will invest over $1.5 million for this $2.4-million project.
January 21, 2008
Government of Canada Funds New Projects Through Another Round of Transit-Secure
MONTREAL — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new projects to enhance rail and transit security under Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada's $80-million passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program.
January 17, 2008
Canada's First Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Regulations: Consultations Begin
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced he is delivering on the Government of Canada's commitment to implement fuel consumption regulations. For the first time Canada will regulate the fuel consumption of new cars and light trucks, beginning with the 2011 model year. Consultations will begin with automotive, environmental and other stakeholders as part of the government's commitment to implement national fuel consumption regulations for motor vehicles.
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