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DateTitleRegion
2009-12-23Government of Canada to enhance Pacific coast pilotage operationsNational
2009-12-11Canada and Ontario expand commuter parking lot in UnionvilleNational
2009-12-11$27-million contract awarded for next Kicking Horse workNational
2009-12-09Operation Lifesaver keeps rail safety on the right trackNational
2009-12-042.5-kilometre section of Highway 5 opensNational
2009-12-03Detroit River international crossing project receives environmental approvalNational
2009-12-03Winter driving: Be ready, be safeNational
2009-12-01Appointment to the Laurentian Pilotage AuthorityNational
2009-12-01Reappointment to the Atlantic Pilotage AuthorityNational
2009-11-27Government of Canada and Nova Scotia celebrate new accessible minivan for Cumberland County residentsNational
2009-11-27Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension moves forwardNational
2009-11-26Transport Canada applauds Toyota's action to protect consumersNational
2009-11-25Government of Canada improves safety at the Toronto City Center airportOntario
2009-11-20Bus rapid transit opens, improving access to York UniversityNational
2009-11-18Baird recognizes National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash VictimsNational
2009-11-06One more 10-kilometre section of Highway 73/175 now openNational
2009-11-06Appointment and reappointments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.National
2009-11-05Work begins on highway improvements to strengthen northern Ontario's economy National
2009-11-03The Government of Canada invests in safety with new funding for grade crossing improvementsNational
2009-10-27Premier and MP Kamp open new Pitt River BridgeGovernment of Canada
2009-10-27Government of Canada to enhance vessel navigation safetyNational
2009-10-27Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of CanadaNational
2009-10-27Appointment to Pacific Pilotage AuthorityNational
2009-10-24Canada's government allows greater choice of services for air travel to and from LebanonNational
2009-10-23Governments of Canada and New Brunswick mark the groundbreaking of Route 7 Welsford BypassNational
2009-10-23The Government of Canada introduces proposed new regulations to protect passengers and crew aboard vesselsNational
2009-10-23Two more sections of Highway 73/175 now openNational
2009-10-22Government of Canada invest in community of fortuneAtlantic
2009-10-22Winners of the 2009 Canadian Transportation AwardsNational
2009-10-19Governments of Canada and New Brunswick celebrate the completion of the Tracadie-Sheila to Six Roads BypassNational
2009-10-13Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate the completion of Route 2 improvements in Hunter RiverNational
2009-10-05The Government of Canada takes action to improve security of domestic ferriesNational
2009-09-23Changes proposed to improve safety and security at seaGovernment of Canada
2009-09-22Panel selected for rail freight service reviewGovernment of Canada
2009-09-21Replacement of the Champlain Bridge - Prefeasibility study to begin in September 2009Government of Canada
2009-09-21Governments of Canada and Alberta break ground on two ring road interchanges in Southwest EdmontonNational
2009-09-21Protecting farmers' rights to use producer car-loading sitesNational
2009-09-18New bus rapid transit service moves forward in BramptonNational
2009-09-15Appointments to the Vancouver Fraser Port AuthorityNational
2009-09-15Appointment to the Port Alberni Port AuthorityNational
2009-09-12Government of Canada introduces new Canadian Postal Service CharterNational
2009-09-11New regulations adjust Pacific Pilotage chargesNational
2009-09-10Reappointment to Canada Post CorporationNational
2009-09-10Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for CobourgGovernment of Canada
2009-09-08Canada and New Brunswick support second phase of Route 1 One Mile House InterchangeNational
2009-09-04Boaters: stay safe during the Labour Day weekendNational
2009-09-03PM announces expansion of border crossing facilities at Sault Ste. Marie International BridgeGovernment of Canada
2009-09-02Appointments to the Toronto Port AuthorityNational
2009-08-31Shore power for cruise ships at Canada Place a Canadian firstNational
2009-08-31Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for BellevilleGovernment of Canada
2009-08-23Prince George celebrates Simon Fraser Bridge completionNational
2009-08-22Government of Canada takes action to protect Canadian waters from ship-source pollutionNational
2009-08-21Interchange project breaks ground in ReginaNational
2009-08-20Government of Canada improves safety, protects our environmentNational
2009-08-17Canada Line begins service with fare-free dayNational
2009-08-14PM announces partnership between Canada and Quebec to extend Highway 5Government of Canada
2009-08-07Re-appointment to Marine Atlantic Inc.National
2009-08-07Government Partnership Creates Jobs with Toronto-York Spadina Subway ExtensionNational
2009-08-06Appointments to two Pilotage AuthoritiesNational
2009-08-06Appointments to the Windsor Port AuthorityNational
2009-08-06Legislation to protect Canada's arctic waters comes into forceNational
2009-08-05Canada and South Africa reach an Air Transport AgreementNational
2009-08-05Reappointment to the Blue Water Bridge AuthorityNational
2009-07-31Appointment to the Federal Bridge Corporation LimitedNational
2009-07-31Boaters: Stay safe during the long weekendNational
2009-07-28Government of Canada and OPP Team Up To Help Ontario Boaters Help The EnvironmentOntario
2009-07-27RFP issued for Kicking Horse Phase 3 WestNational
2009-07-24Government of Canada and the Montreal Port Authority join forces to stimulate the economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissionsNational
2009-07-21Canada and Ontario begin construction on Howard Avenue grade separation in WindsorNational
2009-07-21Canada reaches Blue Sky agreement with New ZealandNational
2009-07-20New Windsor-Detroit crossing is one step closer as a result of land purchase from City of WindsorNational
2009-07-17Government of Canada invest in Labrador Communities - Feds to help maintain, restore vital airstripsAtlantic
2009-07-17The Government of Canada improves safety at Greater Sudbury AirportOntario
2009-07-17Government of Canada and VIA Rail Canada launch major Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto passenger rail improvement projectGovernment of Canada
2009-07-17VIA receives first environmentally enhanced F-40 locomotive from CAD Railway IndustriesGovernment of Canada
2009-07-15Canada and the Republic of Korea reach Blue Sky air transport agreementNational
2009-07-12Baird to visit China
Minister on mission to strengthen ties, boost travel and trade
National
2009-07-10Appointment to the Hamilton Port AuthorityNational
2009-07-06Government of Canada and Groupe Robert to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportationNational
2009-06-30Appointment to Ridley Terminals Inc.National
2009-06-27Government of Canada celebrates grand opening of new Central Valley GreenwayNational
2009-06-26Miramichi residents to benefit from new transit busesGovernment of Canada
2009-06-25Canada's Government takes action to protect environment with changes to the Marine Liability ActNational
2009-06-25Canada's Government designates more Canadian carriers to serve MexicoNational
2009-06-25Self-serve baggage tagging for air travellers starts July 1, 2009National
2009-06-23Appointment to the Vancouver Fraser Port AuthorityNational
2009-06-22Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port AuthorityNational
2009-06-22Appointment to the National Capital CommissionNational
2009-06-19Appointment to Canada Post CorporationNational
2009-06-19Appointment to VIA Rail Canada Inc.National
2009-06-17The Government of Canada takes action to protect Canada's Arctic waters and enhance northern sovereigntyNational
2009-06-17The Government of Canada takes action to strengthen the international mail market in CanadaNational
2009-06-16Legislation to better protect Canadians from dangerous goods comes into forceNational
2009-06-15The City of Shawinigan and Transport Canada Agree on the Management of the Lac-à-la-Tortue Water AerodromeQuebec
2009-06-09Government of Canada presents an action plan for the National Capital CommissionNational
2009-06-07Government of Canada creates jobs with investment in Peace BridgeNational
2009-06-05Transport Canada invests to update motor vehicle test centreNational
2009-06-05URBAN TRANSPORTATION SHOWCASE - Transit companies in the Outaouais region and Montreal unveil the results of joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gasesGovernment of Canada
2009-06-05Government of Canada helps to create jobs with investment in the Tshiuetin Rail service in Northern QuebecNational
2009-06-05Northern Manitoba passenger rail service receives more funding from Government of CanadaNational
2009-06-04Government of Canada expands program to help ships turn off engines, improve air qualityNational
2009-06-03Government of Canada mandates transit work-rest rulesNational
2009-05-29Consultant selected to conduct stakeholder survey under rail freight service reviewNational
2009-05-29Appointment to Canada Lands Company LimitedNational
2009-05-29Canada Assumes Presidency of International Transport Forum 2010National
2009-05-28Government of Canada and VIA Rail award rolling stock overhaul and accessibility upgrading contractsGovernment of Canada
2009-05-27Canada signs international ship recycling conventionNational
2009-05-21Baird to create Oshawa port authorityNational
2009-05-21Government of Canada helps Calgary workers go greenNational
2009-05-20Government of Canada invests in Champlain BridgeNational
2009-05-20Reappointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of CanadaNational
2009-05-15Appointment to the board of directors of the Royal Canadian MintNational
2009-05-15Canada's Transport Minister launches Safe Boating Awareness WeekNational
2009-05-12Grade crossings to be safer with Government of Canada investmentNational
2009-05-08Federal government moves toward modernizing Navigable Waters Protection ActNational
2009-05-06Government of Canada announces security enhancements at Windsor-Detroit Secure Rail CorridorNational
2009-05-05Government of Canada invests in aviation securityNational
2009-04-30Government of Canada releases report on the Canada Post CorporationNational
2009-04-292009 SCL Green Supply Chain Award presented to Frito Lay CanadaNational
2009-04-28Appointment to the Royal Canadian MintNational
2009-04-24Appointment to Prince Rupert Port AuthorityGovernment of Canada
2009-04-24Baird introduces proposed new regulations for small vesselsNational
2009-04-23Canadian Forces and Veterans Honoured with Free VIA Rail TravelGovernment of Canada
2009-04-21Marine Atlantic to honour Canadian Forces with discounted travelGovernment of Canada
2009-04-18Federal-provincial partnership delivers new bus for Little BrookNational
2009-04-09Transport Canada and RCMP move to improve airport securityNational
2009-04-09Canada and U.S. work together to cut air pollution from shippingNational
2009-04-09Canada and Japan expand bilateral air transport agreementNational
2009-04-08Kicking Horse phase 3 east construction acceleratedNational
2009-04-08Canada and Ontario move to create jobs and improve mobility in Windsor-EssexOntario
2009-04-03Canada-B.C. partnership completes border crossing improvementsNational
2009-04-03Canada, Ontario invest in GO service improvements across the GTANational
2009-04-03Canada takes measures to further improve aviation safetyNational
2009-04-01Federal government funds NWT road weather information systemNational
2009-04-01Confederation Bridge will improve vehicle information capacityNational
2009-04-01Better traffic management for the Confederation BridgeNational
2009-04-01Federal government invests in York Region road improvementsNational
2009-04-01Government of Canada takes action to protect air travellersNational
2009-04-01The Government of Canada restores the depth of the port of Cap-aux-MeulesQuebec
2009-03-27Governments of Canada, British Columbia and partners deliver new infrastructure fundingNational
2009-03-27Appointments to the Belledune Port AuthorityNational
2009-03-27Appointment to the Montreal Port AuthorityNational
2009-03-27Canada, B.C. Celebrate near completion of Canada LineNational
2009-03-27Government of Canada to rebuild Kegaska wharfQuebec
2009-03-25PM Announces Major Upgrade to Blue Water BridgeGovernment of Canada
2009-03-23Proposed regulations for safer winter travelNational
2009-03-20Canada and Turkey successfully conclude air transport agreementNational
2009-03-20Canada-BC partnership to expand transit and create jobsNational
2009-03-20Federal government takes action to protect Canada's watersNational
2009-03-18Government of Canada and VIA Rail complete passenger rail upgradesGovernment of Canada
2009-03-13Government of Canada endorses life-saving technology for Canadian vehiclesNational
2009-03-12Baird offers condolences following helicopter crashNational
2009-03-12Canada and B.C. improve highway safety, create jobsNational
2009-03-11Federal government making transit safer for CanadiansNational
2009-03-10Government of Canada delivers marine simulator to Nova ScotiaNational
2009-03-06Governments of Canada and Alberta fund Edmonton ring road interchangeNational
2009-03-03Government of Canada stimulates economies through green transportationNational
2009-02-28Project office opening launches Evergreen LineNational
2009-02-26PM and Premier Campbell announce major new investment in Metro Vancouver’s Evergreen Transit LineGovernment of Canada
2009-02-23Québec City-Windsor high-speed rail studyNational
2009-02-23Minister Baird issues statement on National Aviation DaysNational
2009-02-18Government of Canada announces safety regulations to support the International Bridges and Tunnels Act, 2007National
2009-02-17Canada and Costa Rica successfully conclude air transport agreementNational
2009-02-16Improvements to the Dorval interchangeNational
2009-02-13Marine polluter penalized $15,000 for oil spill Atlantic
2009-02-13Air restrictions announced for President Obama's visitNational
2009-02-06Government of Canada invests in airport safety across the countryNational
2009-02-02Government of Canada enhances safety in the transportation of dangerous goodsNational
2009-01-23Government of Canada and Viterra Inc. deliver low-emission locomotiveNational
2009-01-23Government of Canada invests in airport safety across the countryNational
2009-01-23Federal partnership delivers biofuel station to WinnipegNational
2009-01-19PM joins Premier Campbell for official start of construction on South Fraser Perimeter RoadNational
2009-01-19Appointment to the Toronto Port AuthorityNational
2009-01-17Federal government, Translink and Vancouver improve city busesNational
2009-01-16Major construction begins at West Toronto DiamondNational
2009-01-15Government of Canada successfully implements Marine Transportation Security Clearance ProgramNational
2009-01-14New flights to Cancun, Mexico provide more choice for consumersNational
2009-01-14Government of Canada supports railway safety in SaskatchewanNational
2009-01-14Government of Canada supports railway safety in Beaver CountyNational
2009-01-13Government of Canada Makes BC Ferries More SecureNational
2009-01-11Government of Canada Makes Nova Scotia Ferries More SecureNational
2009-01-09Government of Canada Invests in Improvements to Montreal BridgesNational
2009-01-08Government of Canada Makes Quebec Ferries More SecureNational
2009-01-08Federal government invests in the security of domestic ferriesNational
2009-01-08Federal Government delivers green transportation initiatives in the greater Montreal areaNational
2009-01-08Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in Ontario National
2009-01-08Federal Government Delivers Green Transportation Initiatives in HalifaxNational
2009-01-08Federal Government delivers green transportation initiatives in Saint JohnNational
2009-01-08Federal Government Delivers Green Transportation Initiatives in New WestminsterNational
2009-01-08Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in AlbertaNational
2009-01-08Federal government delivers green transportation initiativesNational