http://www.tc.gc.ca/ RSS feed for Transport Canada news releases related to marine transportation. en-ca http://www.tc.gc.ca/images/english/tc_logo.gif http://www.tc.gc.ca/ http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2013-h018e-7061.htm VANCOUVER — Construction of the South Shore Corridor Project, an important investment at Port Metro Vancouver, was celebrated today by the Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway; and Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, as well as other terminal and railway partners. Thu, 21 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h116e-6930.htm OTTAWA - The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Harper government is ensuring that all funds made available under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative APGCI continue to support investments that create jobs and economic growth in local communities and ease the movement of goods, services and people to and from the fast-growing Asia-Pacific economies. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h092e-6850.htm OTTAWA — Transport Canada (TC) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are conducting a pilot project for joint Port State Control inspections on a limited number of non-Canadian and non-US flagged vessels entering the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. Port State Control inspections focus on increasing vessel safety, security and pollution prevention, and monitoring living and working conditions for workers on the ships. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h080e-6803.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today successfully concluded two weeks of consultations held throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and the Government of Canada's active and ongoing engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-a002e-6736.htm GEORGETOWN, PEI — The Honourable Gail Shea, Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island and Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities today announced the transfer of the Port of Georgetown to Georgetown Port Inc. (GPI). The transfer agreement includes a contribution of $3.8 million from the Government of Canada to cover operational costs and maintain the Port's infrastructure. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 8:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h049e-6707.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today celebrated North American Safe Boating Awareness Week 2012 with an announcement of $322,000 for six boating safety awareness projects under Transport Canada's Boating Safety Class Contribution Program. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h046e-6699.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Mr. Joe Allison and Mr. Norman Mackie to the board of directors of the Oshawa Port Authority for three-year terms. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h047e-6701.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Luc Arvisais of Shawinigan-Sud, Quebec, to the board of directors of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h045e-6700.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Edward C. (Ted) Larsen of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Director User Representative, to the Halifax Port Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h044e-6702.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Griffin of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Marine Atlantic for a five-year term, effective May 3, 2012. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h037e-6689.htm OTTAWA — Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris and Chair of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today addressed the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) Annual Transportation Situation and OutlookConference. MP Tweed spoke on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h034e-6685.htm OTTAWA — Transport Canada and Green Marine have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance environmental protection and performance in the marine shipping sector. The agreement was announced today to members of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council at its annual meeting in Ottawa. The memorandum of cooperation formalizes a cooperative agreement and designates Transport Canada as a “Green Marine supporter.” Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:05:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h032e-6683.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Poirier of Oakville, Ontario, to the board of directors of the Toronto Port Authority for a three-year term. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:10:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h031e-6682.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Chief Elmer Derrick of Terrace, British Columbia, to the board of directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority for a three-year term. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:10:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h030e-6681.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Jean-Guy Dubé of Rivière-du-Portage, New Brunswick, to the board of directors of the Belledune Port Authority for a three-year term. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:10:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h029e-6677.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Dr. Robert Perlman of Montréal, and Ms. Sarah Kirby of Bedford, Nova Scotia, to the board of directors of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). Dr. Perlman's appointment is for a five year term, while that of Ms. Kirby is for a four year term. Both appointments are effective April 5, 2012. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h021e-6659.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/release-2012-h020e-6658.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Wright of Thunder Bay, Ontario, to the board of directors of the Thunder Bay Port Authority for a three-year term, effective March 1, 2012. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h019e-6657.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Clarke of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the board of directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority for a three-year term, effective March 1, 2012. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h018e-6656.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Dr. Éric Dupont of Ste-Pétronille, Quebec, to the board of directors of the Québec Port Authority for a three-year term, effective March 1, 2012. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h015e-6650.htm OTTAWA — Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Pierre Poilievre, welcomed yesterday's decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) to remove a threat to shipping on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. Thu, 24 Feb 2012 9:20:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h009e-6637.htm SEPT-ÎLES, QC — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the federal government will make investments to modernize the Port of Sept-Îles. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h008e-6634.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, and Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Oshawa, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the creation of a Canada Port Authority (CPA) to operate the Port of Oshawa. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 9:20:00 EST