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Construction completed at the new Allandale Waterfront GO Station - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

BARRIE, ONTARIO — Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie; Dipika Damerla, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure; Jeff Lehman, mayor of the City of Barrie; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, marked the start of train service at the new Allandale Waterfront GO Station today. The new station allows GO Transit to extend service further into downtown Barrie, which will improve access and increase ridership on the Barrie line.

Minister Lebel issues statement on the passing of Cliff Mackay - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Cliff Mackay, in Napanee on January 26, 2012, and offer our sincere condolences to his family.

Minister of Transport discusses transportation in the 21st century - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CALGARY — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, delivered a keynote address today at a luncheon jointly hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and the Van Horne Institute.

Harper government continues focus on jobs and growth - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CALGARY — 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 is meeting with business leaders in Calgary, following successful similar meetings in Montreal and Vancouver earlier in the week.

Harper government invests in Canadian ports - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

VANCOUVER – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, today announced that the Government of Canada is continuing its commitment to limit air emissions from the Canadian transportation sector.

Progress on Evergreen Line construction, first contracts awarded - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

PORT MOODY, B.C. — The Evergreen Line is taking a major step forward with pre-construction beginning and shovels hitting the ground in the next couple of weeks, bringing new jobs and improved transit options for residents of Metro Vancouver.

Harper government announces next steps for St. Lawrence Bridge construction - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

MONTREAL — Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, provided updates regarding construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence in Montreal. Minister Lebel officially launched the federal environmental assessment phase of the project to build the new bridge.

PM announces job-creating investments in the Port of Saguenay - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Government of Canada moves to streamline aviation security regulations - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada is taking steps to streamline the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and ensure they reflect the current aviation security environment.

Updated child car seat safety regulations come into force - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

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.

All systems go: Santa passes tests with flying colours - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — Transport Canada is pleased to announce that Santa has passed all his required pre-flight tests and is ready to make his deliveries again this year. Despite a flurry of last-minute activity to make sure all of his seriously fun cargo (SFC) was safely and securely loaded onto his sleigh, Santa Claus and his reindeer are expected to leave the North Pole on time and with all toys on board.

Government of Canada responds to United States Federal Maritime Commission inquiry - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada today welcomed the opportunity to respond officially to the United States (U.S.) Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Notice of Inquiry, Docket 11-19. Canada presented a fact-based submission underscoring the importance to both countries of the integrated North American economy and the strong Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

Calgary - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CALGARY — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, Michelle Rempel, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Vancouver - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

VANCOUVER — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Ottawa - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, Pierre Poilievre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and for the Federal Economic Agency for Southern Ontario, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Toronto - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

TORONTO — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Halifax - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

HALIFAX — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Winnipeg - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

WINNIPEG — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

La Baie - Harper government announces faster, more convenient air travel to the United States for passengers and their baggage - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Lieutenant-General (retired) Angus Watt of Ottawa as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for a five-year term, effective January 3, 2012.

Appointment to the Quebec Port Authority - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Bernard Généreux of La Pocatière, Quebec, as the federal representative on the board of directors of the Quebec Port Authority for a three-year term, effective December 15, 2011.

Appointment to the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. David Grieve of Saint-Lazare, Quebec, to the board of directors of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority for a three-year term, effective December 15, 2011.

Reappointment to the Canadian Transportation Agency - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the reappointment of Mr. Geoffrey Hare of Ottawa as a member and chair of the Canadian Transportation Agency for a three-year term, effective February 12, 2012.

Roberts Bank Rail Corridor upgrades benefit communities, boost Asia-Pacific trade - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

TSAWWASSEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Local commuters, farmers and truckers now have a safer, more reliable route to cross Deltaport Way at 41B Street without being delayed by long trains and truck traffic, thanks to a newly completed overpass.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide funding to study and implement intelligent transportation systems - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

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.

The governments of Canada and New Brunswick mark the reopening of runway 15-33 at the Fredericton International Airport - Transport Canada

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

FREDERICTON — The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and the Honourable Craig Leonard, Minister of Energy for New Brunswick, today marked the reopening of runway 15-33 at the Fredericton International Airport. The runway was closed for several months because of rehabilitation work that was funded jointly by the Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and the Fredericton International Airport Authority (FIAA).