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December 29, 2011
Updated child car seat safety regulations come into force
OTTAWA — The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today participated in a child car seat installation demonstration, in advance of updated child car seat safety regulations becoming mandatory on January 1, 2012.
December 22, 2011
La Baie - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage
LA BAIE, QC — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.
December 20, 2011
Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide funding to study and implement intelligent transportation systems
WINNIPEG — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Steve Ashton, Manitoba’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, today announced new funding for two intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in Manitoba.
December 16, 2011
Improvements completed at Clarkson GO Station
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — Stella Ambler, Member of Parliament for Mississauga South; Charles Sousa, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga South; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, marked the completion of improvements to Clarkson GO Station. The upgrades created approximately 140 jobs and have made commuting easier and more convenient for the more than
5,500 people who use the station each day.
December 16, 2011
Government of Canada moves forward with changes to airfare advertising
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada will proceed with regulations requiring Canadian air carriers to include all fees and taxes in their advertised prices.
December 9, 2011
New transit centre officially opens in Vernon
VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A new transit operations and maintenance centre opened today in Vernon, responding to the growing demands for public transportation in the city.
December 9, 2011
Minister Lebel meets with U.S. counterparts to discuss transportation initiatives
WASHINGTON — Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, met with the United States (U.S.) Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Ray LaHood, and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Ms. Janet Napolitano, in Washington, D.C., to discuss transportation initiatives and security measures that support job creation and economic growth in both countries.
December 2, 2011
New parking structure opened at Centennial GO Station
MARKHAM, ONTARIO — Costas Menegakis, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill; Michael Chan, Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Unionville; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, officially opened the new parking structure at the Centennial GO Station that is making it easier for commuters to take public transit. The upgrade created approximately 160 jobs and will benefit about 550 commuters who use the station every day.
November 21, 2011
Governments of Canada and Alberta invest in jobs and the economy
EDMONTON — Motorists travelling around Edmonton now have access to 69 kilometres of completely free flow travel on Anthony Henday Drive, thanks to five southwest interchanges that have replaced the last remaining lights on the freeway.
November 10, 2011
Highway 1 safety improved for Shuswap residents, travellers
SALMON ARM — Work to upgrade almost 5 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway near Sorrento is complete, improving the safety and capacity of this important stretch of Highway 1.
October 31, 2011
Minister Lebel begins consultations with industry stakeholders on the new bridge over the St. Lawrence
MONTREAL — Consultations on the requirements for the new bridge over the St. Lawrence have formally begun. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today met with economic and business leaders in the Montreal region to hear their views.
October 28, 2011
Minister Ashfield meets with Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council
HALIFAX — The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today met with the Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council. At the meeting, the Minister and the council discussed collaboration and the implementation of the Atlantic Gateway Strategy that was announced in March 2011, as well as issues affecting the global competitiveness of the Atlantic Gateway.
September 15, 2011
Canada Takes Part in an Important Asia-Pacific Conference
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the outcomes of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministers' Meeting held on September 14, 2011, in San Francisco, California.
August 8, 2011
The Government of Canada Invests Close to $15 Million in its Airports of the North Shore and in Schefferville
SEPT-ILES (Quebec) – Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced during a visit to Sept-Îles a $15 million investment in six airports on the North Shore and Lower North Shore and in Schefferville, to keep the facilities safe and in operational condition and ensure the efficient pursuit of airport activities.
July 19, 2011
Faregates to Improve SkyTrain Security, Reduce Fare Evasion
VANCOUVER — Construction officially began today to install the first transit faregates at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. Once in full operation, the faregates will make taking transit safer and easier for people travelling on the entire transit system in Metro Vancouver.
July 12, 2011
Minister Fletcher Announces Investment in Airport Safety at Prince Albert Airport
PRINCE ALBERT, SK — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that the Government of Canada is investing more than $5.9 million in improvements to the Prince Albert Airport. Under the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), the money will be used to rehabilitate the pavement on Runway 08-26.
March 18, 2011
Government of Canada Acts to Improve Rail Freight Supply Chain (Saguenay)
SAGUENAY, QUEBEC — At an event held in Saguenay today, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture), met with stakeholders from across the rail-based freight supply chain to announce the Government of Canada's response to the Rail Freight Service Review. The review was launched in 2008 to address ongoing issues with rail freight service, raised by users of the rail supply chain.
March 17, 2011
Government of Canada Announces Changes to Registration Requirements for Human-Powered Vessels, Small Motorboats
CALGARY — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced important changes to Transport Canada’s small vessel registration requirements.
March 16, 2011
Minister of Transport Discusses Transportation as an Economic Enabler with Toronto Board of Trade
TORONTO — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today spoke to members of the Toronto Board of Trade about the role of government in building growth opportunities for business.
March 16, 2011
The Government of Canada Announces New Investment in Transportation Infrastructure
BELLEDUNE, NEW BRUNSWICK — The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of State for the Atlantic Gateway, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced a $1.5-million funding contribution towards the construction of new transportation infrastructure at the Port of Belledune.
March 16, 2011
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Move Forward with Highway 10 Improvements
BRANDON, MANITOBA — The Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba, and Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, today announced funding for improvements to Highway 10 between the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Highway 25, near Brandon. The project will upgrade a 15-kilometre stretch of the roadway to meet current industry standards, improve safety and reduce congestion through the construction of passing lanes.
February 23, 2011
Parliamentary Secretary Brian Jean Launches National Aviation Day and Presents Aviation Safety Award
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada proudly celebrated Canada's air transportation safety, strength and success on this third National Aviation Day. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum hosted a career day for students where Transport Canada joined industry and education leaders to showcase the many aviation career opportunities.
February 21, 2011
The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Announce New Investments in Transportation Infrastructure
HALIFAX — The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, and the Honourable Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia, today announced new infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia. The total government investment to extend the Halifax Stanfield International Airport's main runway is $14 million. This new investment will facilitate the growth of air cargo traffic, increasing economic growth potential for Nova Scotia and the region.
February 21, 2011
The Governments of Canada and New Brunswick Announce New Investments in Transportation Infrastructure
FREDERICTON — The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of State for the Atlantic Gateway, and David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, today announced new funding for three projects in New Brunswick. These projects will increase the efficiency and safety of the transportation system, contributing to long-term economic prosperity in the province.
February 11, 2011
Federal, Provincial Governments Open Newly Twinned Section of Highway 125
SYDNEY RIVER, NOVA SCOTIA — Motorists in Nova Scotia are now benefiting from a new four-lane section of twinned road from Balls Creek to Coxheath on Highway 125.
February 3, 2011
Government of Canada enhances passager convenience and aviation security
OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced changes to airport screening that will increase convenience for the travelling public while maintaining a consistently high level of security.
January 27, 2011
Queenston-Lewiston Bridge Plaza Improvements Completed
QUEENSTON, ONTARIO — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Dr. Kenneth E. Loucks, chair of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, today celebrated the completion of the central plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge.
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