Transport Canada - National Releases

Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority - Transport Canada

2013-06-13T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced the appointment of Mr. Emilio F. Rigato to the board of directors of the Thunder Bay Port Authority for a three year term.

Responsible, balanced approach for the future of the Pickering Lands ends decades of uncertainty: Lands are being committed for an airport, economic development and a national urban park - Transport Canada

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

PICKERING, ONTARIO � A responsible, balanced approach was unveiled today by the Harper government for the development of the federally-owned Pickering Lands, which sets aside land for a future airport, some economic development and the creation of Rouge National Urban Park.

Transport Canada releases final report on locomotive voice and video recorders - Transport Canada

2013-06-07T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today released a study by the Advisory Council on Rail Safety�s Working Group on Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders (LVRs), which calls for the voluntary installation of voice/video recording devices on locomotives by railway companies. It should be noted that VIA Rail has committed to installing voice recorders on all its locomotives.

Government of Canada launches a call for tenders for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project - Transport Canada

2013-06-04T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada has launched a call for tenders for the construction of a temporary causeway-bridge between �le des S�urs and Montreal as part of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project.

Government of Canada invests in safety at Nanaimo Airport - Transport Canada

2013-05-31T00:00:00Z

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA � Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo�Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding for a safety improvement project at the Nanaimo Airport.

Harper Government moves to a more efficient rail freight service - Transport Canada

2013-05-30T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Fair Rail Freight Service Act Billpassed the third reading stage in House of Commons.

Government of Canada invests in safety at the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat - Transport Canada

2013-05-30T00:00:00Z

TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA � Richard M. Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo�Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding for an important safety improvement project at the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat.

Government of Canada invests in safety at the Kamloops Airport - Transport Canada

2013-05-29T00:00:00Z

KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA � Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Kamloops�Thompson�Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding for an important safety improvement project at the Kamloops Airport.

Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority - Transport Canada

2013-05-29T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced the appointment of Ms. Katherine Bright to the Pacific Pilotage Authority for a term of four years.

Team Montr�al Welcomes Qatar�s Withdrawal of Its ICAO Bid - Transport Canada

2013-05-24T00:00:00Z

The news release �Team Montr�al Welcomes Qatar�s Withdrawal of Its ICAO Bid' was created by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

Government of Canada invests in Atlantic Gateway efficiency and competitiveness in New Brunswick - Transport Canada

2013-05-17T00:00:00Z

SALISBURY, NEW BRUNSWICK � The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Regional Minister for New Brunswick, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Claude Williams, New Brunswick Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, today announced funding to support safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation in New Brunswick.

Minister Ashfield meets with Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council - Transport Canada

2013-05-17T00:00:00Z

MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK � The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today met with private sector stakeholders of the Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council to discuss current issues and solutions to ensure the Atlantic Gateway�s global competitiveness.

Harper government invests in safety at Manitoba airports - Transport Canada

2013-05-16T00:00:00Z

WINNIPEG � The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood�St. James�Assiniboia, today announced an investment of $666,819 for important safety improvements at the St. Andrews Airport, The Pas Airport, and the Thompson Regional Airport through the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

Harper government supports architectural quality in the design of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence - Transport Canada

2013-05-15T00:00:00Z

MONTREAL � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, announced today that the Government of Canada is working with the City of Montreal to ensure the new bridge for the St. Lawrence has architectural quality.

New GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility to be built in East Gwillimbury - Transport Canada

2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

EAST GWILLIMBURY, ONTARIO � The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for York�Simcoe; Kevin Flynn, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario�s Minister of Transportation; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, today marked the start of construction of a new GO bus storage and maintenance facility in East Gwillimbury.

Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States - Transport Canada

2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

HALIFAX � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada is adopting strict environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters.

Transport Canada grants WestJet request regarding flight attendant requirements - Transport Canada

2013-05-06T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � Transport Canada today granted permission for WestJet to employ a ratio of one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats onboard an aircraft.

Minister Fletcher addresses Western Canadian Aviation Forum, stresses the importance of a strong and competitive aviation sector to Canada's economy - Transport Canada

2013-05-03T00:00:00Z

WINNIPEG � The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and MP for Charleswood�St. James�Assinniboia, today addressed key decision makers from Western Canada's aviation industry during the Western Canadian Aviation Forum hosted by the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport on May 2-3, 2013.

Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - Transport Canada

2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced the appointment of Ms. Joanne Whittle to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) as director for a three-year term.

Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada - Transport Canada

2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced the appointment of Ms. Laura M. Safran, Q.C to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) as a part time member for a four-year term.

Harper government launches Rail Safety Week with new funding for railway crossing improvements - Transport Canada

2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today launched Rail Safety Week with a multi-million-dollar commitment to improve railway crossings.

Strengthening Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Edmonton intermodal project will grow exports and benefit the local economy - Transport Canada

2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation for the Province of Alberta, and Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton today participated in a ceremonial signing event for the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (QEII) and 41 Avenue Southwest Intermodal Access project in Edmonton, Alberta. The Ministers were joined at the ceremonial signing event by representatives from the City of Edmonton and Canadian Pacific

Minister Lebel discusses the new bridge for the St. Lawrence and the new long-term infrastructure program at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal - Transport Canada

2013-04-26T00:00:00Z

MONTREAL � Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, delivered an update on the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project and outlined the new long-term infrastructure program announced in Economic Action Plan 2013�the new Building Canada plan.

Government of Canada invests in efficiency and competitiveness at the Port of Halifax - Transport Canada

2013-04-22T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced federal funding for new technology development at the Port of Halifax.

City of Ottawa kicks off construction of Confederation Line maintenance facility - Transport Canada

2013-04-19T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � Pre-construction work began today on the Confederation Line transit project with the City of Ottawa officially handing over the site of the future maintenance and storage facility, a 16-hectare site on Belfast Road, to the Rideau Transit Group.

Minister Lebel announces a request for proposals regarding the new bridge for the St. Lawrence - Transport Canada

2013-04-17T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, has issued a request for proposals for laboratory services and geotechnical studies in relation to the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence.

Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports - Transport Canada

2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that the Harper Government is deploying software on Canada's full body scanners (FBS) that will enhance passenger privacy at airports, while continuing to ensure the safety and security of Canadian air travellers.

Harper government invests in safety at Campbell River Airport - Transport Canada

2013-04-15T00:00:00Z

CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA � The Honourable John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced $1,331,000 in funding for an important safety improvement project at the Campbell River Airport.

Government of Canada welcomes Presidential Permit for Detroit River International Crossing - Transport Canada

2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Halton, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today welcomed the signing of the Presidential Permit for the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) / New International Trade Crossing (NITC). The permit is required in the United States to allow the construction of the new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.

Harper government to help more ships reduce emissions, improve air quality - Transport Canada

2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

OTTAWA � The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Harper government is launching a second round of funding under the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program to improve air quality at Canadian ports.

Government of Canada invests in safety at Windsor International Airport - Transport Canada

2013-04-09T00:00:00Z

WINDSOR, ONTARIO � Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $827,738 in funding for three safety improvement projects at the Windsor International Airport.

Minister Lebel continues consultative process and discusses new bridge for the St. Lawrence with Montreal area mayors - Transport Canada

2013-04-10T00:00:00Z

MONTREAL � Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, met with mayors from the Montreal region to discuss the new bridge for the St. Lawrence.