News Releases 2012

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Date	Title	Region
2012-12-28	Canadians to benefit from expanded air transport agreement with Saudi Arabia	National
2012-12-27	Canada ratifies the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol	National
2012-12-21	Appointments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	National
2012-12-21	Appointment to the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited	National
2012-12-21	Appointment to Marine Atlantic Inc.	National
2012-12-21	Transport Canada clears Santa for take off	National
2012-12-20	Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-12-19	York Region transit facility to be built in Richmond Hill	National
2012-12-18	Harper government enacts all-inclusive airfare advertising laws	National
2012-12-18	Minister Lebel discussed transportation, trade and the budget with the GTA Chinese-Canadian community	National
2012-12-18	Government of Canada invests in safety at Red Lake Airport	National
2012-12-17	Extension of Highway 50 – Inauguration of the stretch from Thurso to Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours (Montebello)	National
2012-12-17	Inauguration of Autoroute 30 – Opening of a new corridor to connect Montreal and the Montérégie region	National
2012-12-11	The Harper government moves to strengthen rail freight service	National
2012-12-08	Progress continues on the Evergreen Line	National
2012-12-08	7 Avenue LRT Corridor Refurbishment Project complete	National
2012-12-05	Ottawa Light Rail Transit project contract – on time and on budget	National
2012-12-03	Minister Fletcher and VIA Rail announce improvements to its locomotives, frequencies and infrastructure	National
2012-11-30	South Fraser Perimeter Road opens Dec. 1	National
2012-11-29	Appointment to the Montreal Port Authority	National
2012-11-28	Appointment to the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority	National
2012-11-28	Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-11-28	Appointment to Blue Water Bridge Authority	National
2012-11-29	Minister Lebel announces funding for Baie-Comeau Airport to improve safety	National
2012-11-21	Minister Lebel marks the fifth annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims	National
2012-11-21	Government of Canada invests in safety at Sault Ste. Marie Airport	National
2012-11-19	Brampton Züm Bus Rapid Transit service ready to launch on Steeles Avenue	National
2012-11-16	New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens	National
2012-11-16	Launch of public consultations on the environmental assessment for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2012-11-16	North LRT Breaks Through to Churchill Station	National
	Port Saint John Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal Grand Opening - November 2012	National
2012-11-14	Government of Canada invests in safety at Kenora Airport	National
2012-11-13	Minister Lebel promotes aviation and trade cooperation in China	National
2012-11-09	Minister Lebel to strengthen trade and transportation ties with China	National
2012-11-08	Harper Government Takes Further Action On Combatting Illegal Fishing	National
2012-11-07	Canada’s minister of Transport releases statement on proposition 6 on the Michigan Ballot	National
2012-11-07	New Confederation Way Interchange increases safety, convenience for motorists	National
2012-10-30	Boosting Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway advantage	National
2012-10-26	Surrey company awarded another Evergreen Line early works contract	National
2012-10-19	36 kilometres of newly-twinned blacktop on Highway 63 opens October 22	National
2012-10-19	New parking structure now open at the Oakville GO Station	National
2012-10-19	Easing congestion in Surrey and Langley will boost Asia-Pacific Gateway's competitive advantage	National
2012-10-18	New Detroit River International Crossing one step closer	National
2012-10-18	Government of Canada introduces navigation law amendments	National
2012-10-11	Appointments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	National
2012-10-11	Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-10-11	Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority	National
2012-10-11	Appointment to the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited	National
2012-10-11	Appointments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	National
2012-10-11	Appointment to Blue Water Bridge Authority	National
2012-10-09	Renewal of Highway 75 through Morris completed	National
2012-10-05	Safer Highway 10 north of Brandon fully open following upgrades to improve traffic flow	National
2012-10-04	Smarter and faster air security screening for Canadian NEXUS members in the United States	National
2012-10-03	Safer and improved Highway 11	National
2012-09-24	Government of Canada designates Air Transat to serve El Salvador	National
2012-09-21	Canada and Ontario begin improvements at Windsor-Detroit tunnel	National
2012-09-21	Trans-Canada Highway, Donald Bridge celebrated	National
2012-09-19	The first section of Highway 104 Antigonish Bypass is now open	National
2012-09-14	Overhead Walkway and Island Platform Now Open at Oshawa Train Station	National
2012-09-14	Minister Ashfield tours Atlantic Gateway investments at the Port of Halifax	National
2012-09-12	MP Kramp and VIA Rail Officially Open New Belleville Station	National
2012-09-12	Canada's Minister of Transport meets with international partners to reaffirm commitment to aviation security	National
2012-09-07	Harper government launches the Canadian Rail Research Laboratory in Edmonton	National
2012-09-07	Transport Canada joins United States Coast Guard to inspect vessels in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway	National
2012-08-31	Construction begins on final phase of Highway 104 Antigonish bypass	National
2012-08-23	Governments launch the Niagara Falls WEGO system into service	National
2012-08-15	Minister Lebel issues a statement on the report into the Aéropro accident	National
2012-08-13	First SkyTrain faregate successfully installed	National
2012-08-08	Harper government announces more choices for flights to Colombia	National
2012-08-08	Harper government announces more choices for air travel to the Caribbean and Central America	National
2012-08-03	Harper government invests in safety at Greater Sudbury Airport	National
2012-08-03	Highway 69 improvements between Highway 637 and Estaire completed	National
2012-08-01	Harper Government introduces Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations to support the International Bridges and Tunnels Act	National
2012-07-31	Government of Canada announces business case contract for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2012-07-31	BC Transit Centre opens in Kamloops	National
2012-07-23	New Evergreen Line contract awarded for early works	National
2012-07-20	Minister Fast concludes "westward march" Asia-Pacific Gateway consultations	National
2012-07-17	Canada and the U.S. launch new technology to reduce border wait times	National
2012-07-13	Harper government strengthens commitment to boating safety	National
2012-07-12	Harper government announces important next steps towards building the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2012-07-04	Harper government takes action to enhance air safety	National
2012-07-01	Ministers Kenney and Fletcher celebrate Canada Day with new citizens	National
2012-06-28	Appointment to the Oshawa Port Authority	National
2012-06-28	Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama project reaches halfway mark	National
2012-06-27	Appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-06-28	Appointment to the Port Alberni Port Authority	National
2012-06-26	Expanded border wait time system improves cross-border travel	National
2012-06-25	Government of Canada recognizes the Day of the Seafarer	National
2012-06-22	Minister Lebel issues a statement on the final report of the Facilitator of the Rail Freight Service Review	National
2012-06-22	Harper government welcomes Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural passenger flight to Vancouver International Airport	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Ontario airports	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Val-d'Or Airport	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Manitoba airports	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Nunavut airports	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Rouyn-Noranda Airport	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Sydney Airport	National
2012-06-17	Harper government invests in safety at Waterloo International Airport	National
2012-06-11	Canada and India sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in road transportation	National
2012-06-11	Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension first twin tunnels section completed	National
2012-06-11	Governments Unveil New Articulated Buses for Brampton Züm	National
2012-06-08	Harper government transfers the port of Georgetown to benefit the local economy	Atlantic
2012-06-07	Appointment to the Québec Port Authority	National
2012-06-07	Appointment to Blue Water Bridge Authority	National
2012-06-04	Harper government works with aviation industry to increase fuel efficiency	National
2012-05-31	Canada and the United States announce air cargo security improvements	National
2012-05-31	Atlantic Gateway investments to benefit PEI economy, tourism and trade	National
2012-05-28	Government of Canada to test clean vehicle technologies	National
2012-05-25	Minister Fletcher and VIA Rail announce upgrades to Winnipeg’s Union Station	National
2012-05-24	New VIA Rail Panorama Lounge - first major milestone in Union Station revitalization	National
2012-05-24	Transfer of the Port of Fortune will boost the local economy	Atlantic
2012-05-24	Transfer of Pointe-au-Pic and Cap-à-l'Aigle wharves: Promoting growth in the local economy	National
2012-05-22	Governments of Canada and Ontario support engineering study for Peterborough Commuter Rail Link	National
2012-05-18	Harper Government and Vancouver Airport Authority Announce New Passenger Air Service to Vancouver International Airport	National
2012-05-18	Government of Canada launches Safe Boating Week with new funding for boating safety projects	National
2012-05-17	Harper Government announces that Canadians can cross Canada–US border with a rental vehicle from the United States	National
2012-05-09	Appointment to Marine Atlantic Inc.	National
2012-05-10	Appointment to the Trois-Rivières Port Authority	National
2012-05-09	Appointment to the Halifax Port Authority	National
2012-05-10	Appointments to the Oshawa Port Authority	National
2012-05-09	Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	National
2012-05-04	Funding for shore power at Canadian ports to boost business and tourism and protect the environment	National
2012-05-03	Canada discusses the importance of transportation and trade to the economy at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit	National
2012-05-03	Canada’s Transport Minister firm on stance regarding aviation and maritime emissions with the European Commission’s Vice-President responsible for Transport	National
2012-05-03	Canada meets with Chinese representative at the International Transport Forum’s 2012 summit	National
2012-05-02	Canada and Japan begin discussions on a technical agreement on aviation maintenance	National
2012-04-30	MP Tweed addresses transportation and innovation at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America annual conference	National
2012-04-30	Transport Canada marks Rail Safety Week 2012	National
2012-04-27	New pedestrian bridge completed at Burlington GO Station	National
2012-04-23	Transport Canada and Green Marine sign memorandum of cooperation to strengthen marine environmental performance	National
2012-04-23	Harper government announces environmental assessment contract for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2012-04-16	Appointment to the Toronto Port Authority	National
2012-04-16	Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority	National
2012-04-16	Appointment to the Belledune Port Authority	National
2012-04-13	Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas	National
2012-04-13	Government of Canada and VIA Rail Announce Completion of Vancouver Station Restoration	National
2012-04-11	Appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-04-05	Branding of new Niagara Falls Visitor Transportation System — WEGO — revealed	National
2012-04-03	Minister instructs Transport Canada to implement the Auditor General's recommendations on civil aviation oversight	National
2012-03-30	Minister Lebel announces request for proposals for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2012-03-27	2012 Aviation Safety Award winner announced	National
2012-03-23	The Government of Canada invests in Port Hardy Airport	National
2012-03-15	Harper government continues to focus on jobs and growth	National
2012-03-15	Harper government announces job-creating investments for the Port of Montreal and the St. Lawrence	National
2012-03-09	Appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2012-03-09	Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority	National
2012-03-09	Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority	National
2012-03-09	Appointment to the Québec Port Authority	National
2012-03-09	Appointments to the Canada Post Corporation	National
2012-03-03	Governments announce funding for new Johnson Street Bridge	National
2012-02-26	Minister Lebel Issues a Statement on a Rail Accident in Burlington, Ontario	Ontario
2012-02-23	Government of Canada applauds New York State for withdrawing its ballast water requirements	National
2012-02-23	Harper government further strengthens Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway advantages	National
2012-02-23	The Government of Canada marks National Aviation Day and announces new student internship in civil aviation	National
2012-02-22	Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway gets stronger	National
2012-02-17	Transportation infrastructure renewal: $16.8-million contract awarded for Antigonish Highway	National
2012-02-14	Harper government opens security lines for speedy air travel from Canada to the United States	National
2012-02-13	Harper government announces job-creating investments in the Port of Sept-Îles	National
2012-02-10	Government of Canada creates Canada Port Authority to operate the Port of Oshawa	National
2012-02-09	Expansion of the Canada-China Air Transport Agreement	National
2012-01-27	Minister Lebel issues statement on the passing of Cliff Mackay	National
2012-01-29	Construction completed at the new Allandale Waterfront GO Station	National
2012-01-26	Minister of Transport discusses transportation in the 21st century	National
2012-01-26	Harper government continues focus on jobs and growth	National
2012-01-25	Harper government invests in Canadian ports	National
2012-01-25	Progress on Evergreen Line construction, first contracts awarded	National
2012-01-22	Harper government announces next steps for St. Lawrence Bridge construction	National
2012-01-17	PM announces job-creating investments in the Port of Saguenay	National
2012-01-04	Government of Canada moves to streamline aviation security regulations	National