http://www.tc.gc.ca/ RSS feed for Transport Canada national news releases. 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-h020e-7063.htm OTTAWA — Mayor Jim Watson, accompanied by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Ottawa—Orléans MP Royal Galipeau and local Members of Provincial Parliament, officially welcomed Rideau Transit Group (RTG) to Ottawa today. Fri, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:00 EST 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-2013-h002e-7030.htm LETHBRIDGE, AB — Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $445,255 in funding for Lethbridge County Airport to make important safety improvements. Thu, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h147e-7022.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the existing bilateral air transport agreement between Canada and Saudi Arabia has been expanded. The amendments, which were recently negotiated during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will give additional flexibility for airlines of both countries to determine routings and pricing, and allow them to respond to market developments more rapidly. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 9:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h142e-7015.htm OTTAWA — Transport Canada is pleased that Santa and his sleigh have successfully passed the pre-flight inspection process and been cleared for take-off. As of today all of Santa's paperwork has been approved, his cargo has been checked, loaded and balanced, and his flight plan has been filed. Santa Claus and his reindeer are expected to leave the North Pole on time and with all toys on board. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h141e-7016.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. J. Ed. Macdonald to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). He has been appointed as part time member for a four-year term. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h140e-7010.htm RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO – The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Thornhill; Costas Menegakis, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill; Reza Moridi, Member of Provincial Parliament for Richmond Hill; Dr. Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Oak Ridges-Markham; and David Barrow, Mayor of the Town of Richmond Hill, marked the start of construction of a new transit service facility. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h139e-7006.htm TORONTO — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that all-inclusive airfare advertising is now mandated under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations. This will ensure consumers can clearly see the total price of an airline ticket, with no hidden fees. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h138e-7000.htm OTTAWA — Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for the Red Lake Airport to make an important safety improvement. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h137e-7003.htm TORONTO — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, met today with members of the Canadian-Chinese community in Toronto to discuss opportunities for further Canada-China transportation and trade relations and to consult ahead of the next federal budget. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h136e-6999.htm Gatineau, December 17, 2012 – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Mr. Sylvain Gaudreault, Quebec Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, and Mr. Stéphane Bergeron, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, today inaugurated the stretch of Highway 50 situated between the town of Thurso and the municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours (Montebello) in the Outaouais. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h135e-6998.htm Beauharnois, December 17, 2012 – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Mr. Sylvain Gaudreault, Québec Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Ms. Marie Malavoy, Minister responsible for the Montérégie region, and Mr. Denis Léonard, General Manager of Nouvelle Autoroute 30, s.e.n.c. (NA-30), today inaugurated the Western section of autoroute 30, which has been built through a public-private partnership. The long-awaited 42-kilometre stretch of road completes this major highway project. The new infrastructure connects autoroute 20 and autoroute 40 in Vaudreuil-Dorion to the existing autoroute 30 in Châteauguay. Since December 15, it allows highway users to travel on autoroute 30 all the way from Vaudreuil-Dorion to Sorel-Tracy. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h131e-6984.htm OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson, together with Premier Dalton McGuinty and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Orléans, were on hand this morning for the announcement that City staff will be recommending to Council that the international consortium known as the Rideau Transit Group be awarded the contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) project, which includes the building and financing of the Highway 417 widening project from the Nicholas Street on ramp to the split with Highway 174. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:45:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h130e-6977.htm SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The eastern section of the new South Fraser Perimeter Road, B.C.'s newest highway, opens to traffic tomorrow, announced the Honourable Ed Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and B.C.'s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak. The new route will be numbered Highway 17 and will help to strengthen the economy by moving goods and people more safely and efficiently on the south side of the Fraser River. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h124e-6968.htm OTTAWA — Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for the Sault Ste. Marie Airport to make an important safety improvement. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h0121e-6959.htm Edmonton, November 16, 2012 – The Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton are marking the end of the 2012 construction season with a bang as tunnelling crews working on the North Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) project break through the wall at Churchill Station, connecting the North LRT with Edmonton's existing LRT network. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h120e-6951.htm OTTAWA — Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for an important safety improvement at the Kenora Airport. Wed, 17 Nov 2012 13:05:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h117e-6932.htm Fort McMurray... Motorists on Highway 63 can now access adjacent residential areas in Fort McMurray more quickly and safely. The new Confederation Way Interchange opens to traffic Wednesday, November 7, and is another milestone in a long line of infrastructure improvements for the region. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-hs004e-6933.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today issued this statement following the result of Proposition 6 on the Michigan ballot. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:30:00 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-h115e-6929.htm COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Another early works construction contract for the Evergreen Line has been awarded to Surrey-based Hans Demolition and Excavating, bringing jobs to local families. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h113e-6922.htm WANDERING RIVER, ALBERTA - The upcoming opening of 36 kilometres of new four-lane divided highway on Highway 63 north of Wandering River gives motorists more free-flow travel and safe passing opportunities. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h112e-6921.htm OAKVILLE, ONTARIO — Lisa Raitt, Member of Parliament for Halton and Minister of Labour; Terence Young, Member of Parliament for Oakville; Kevin Flynn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, marked the completion of a new parking structure at the Oakville GO Station. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h101e-6879.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), joined by John S. Pistole, Transportation Security Administration's Administrator, today announced the extension of the US TSA Pre✓™ (pre-check) lanes to Canadian NEXUS members, making air travel smarter and faster within the United States. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h099e-6877.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and El Salvador, providing more flight options for travellers. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:25:00 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/statement-2012-hs003e-6826.htm OTTAWA — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its report into the June 2010 Aéropro accident in Quebec City and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h089e-6825.htm VANCOUVER — The first SkyTrain faregate was installed today at Marine Drive Station. Faregates are part of the overall strategy to reduce fare evasion and increase security on Metro Vancouver's transit system. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h088e-6823.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Colombia, providing travelers with direct flight choices between the two countries. Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h087e-6822.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designations of Air Transat and WestJet to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and several destinations in the Caribbean and Central America, providing more choice and convenience to travellers. Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h084e-6815.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that under new regulations, the Government of Canada has established an efficient and effective method outside of the courts to address violations under the International Bridges and Tunnels Act. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h082e-6813.htm KAMLOOPS, B.C. – BC Transit's new state-of-the-art transit centre opened today in Kamloops to meet the growing demand for public transportation in the city. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h081e-6804.htm COQUITLAM, B.C. – A $2-million Evergreen Line contract for work to prepare for the relocation of railway tracks has been awarded to BEL Contracting. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:15:00 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-h079e-6796.htm FORT ERIE, ONTARIO — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the installation of new technology at the Peace and Queenston-Lewiston Bridges to help people cross the border faster. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h077e-6784.htm MONTREAL — 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 provided major updates on the project to build a new bridge for the St. Lawrence, including the replacement of three overpasses on Highway 15 and the construction of a temporary causeway between Nuns' Island and Montreal. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:40:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h076e-6777.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new regulations to improve aviation safety in Canada. The new regulations require private turbine-powered and commercial airplanes with six or more passenger seats to be equipped with an alert system known as the “terrain awareness and warning system” (TAWS). Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h075e-6775.htm LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. –The $77.9-million project to construct a new nine-kilometre section of Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama has reached the halfway mark. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick toured the project today. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h073e-6771.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Crema to the board of directors of the Port Alberni Port Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-H074e-6769.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Singh to the board of directors of the Oshawa Port Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h071e-6768.htm ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A new border delay message sign on Highway 1 will make it easier for motorists and commercial vehicle operators travelling to the U.S. to plan their route and save time. The sign was announced today by Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Ed Fast and British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:35:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-s002e-6764.htm OTTAWA – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec, made the following statement upon the release of the final report of the Facilitator of the Rail Freight Service Review. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/release-2012-H070e-6762.htm VANCOUVER –The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, along with the Honourable Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Larry Berg, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, Liu Fei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver, and Lan Xinguo, Chairman of Sichuan Airlines, today celebrated Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural passenger flight from Chengdu, China to Vancouver International Airport. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h068e-6753.htm WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Region of Waterloo International Airport to make an important safety improvement. Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, was also pleased to attend the announcement. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h063e-6757.htm WINNIPEG — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the St. Andrews Airport, The Pas Airport and the Thompson Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h056e-6734.htm OTTAWA — Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Sault Ste. Marie Airport and the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h067e-6759.htm OTTAWA — 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 announced funding that will allow the Val-d'Or Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h056e-6734.htm OTTAWA —The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Marcel Beaubien of Petrolia, Ontario, as Chairperson of the board of directors of the Blue Water Bridge Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h066e-6755.htm OTTAWA — 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 announced funding that will allow the Rouyn-Noranda Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h061e-6758.htm OTTAWA — 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 announced funding that will allow the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h062e-6754.htm SYDNEY, N.S. — Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h060e-6742.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, along with Dr. the Honourable C.P. Joshi, Minister for Roads and Highways, India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in road transportation and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h059e-6741.htm TORONTO — The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vaughan; along with His Worship Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto; York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch; and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Karen Stintz, today participated in an event to mark the completion of the first 1.6 kilometres of twin tunnels for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE). Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h058e-6738.htm BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — Kyle Seeback, Member of Parliament for Brampton-West; Vic Dhillon, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton-West; and Susan Fennell, Mayor of Brampton, unveiled the new articulated buses for Züm, Brampton’s bus rapid transit (BRT) service today. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h056e-6734.htm OTTAWA —The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Marcel Beaubien of Petrolia, Ontario, as Chairperson of the board of directors of the Blue Water Bridge Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h057e-6735.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Claude Rousseau of Québec City to the board of directors of the Québec Port Authority for a three-year term. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h055e-6731.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, today announced the release of Canada’s Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. The announcement was made at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum as part of Environment Week. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h053e-6724.htm OTTAWA — Today, Canada and the United States announced that both governments have agreed to the mutual recognition of, and cooperation on, air cargo security in both countries. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Mr. James D. Nealon, Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy on behalf of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole, made the announcement. Thu, 31 May 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h051e-6711.htm PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario announced funding today to support a preliminary engineering study on a commuter rail link between Peterborough and Toronto. Mon, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h050e-6709.htm VANCOUVER – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that China’s Sichuan Airlines will begin a new passenger service between China and Vancouver, beginning in June. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 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-h048e-6704.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Ryan Leef, the Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Canadian residents will be able to bring a rental vehicle into Canada from the United States. They were joined by fellow border Members of Parliament John Williamson, MP for New Brunswick Southwest; Russ Hiebert, MP for South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale; and, Guy Lauzon, MP for for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. Thu, 17 May 2012 9:00:00 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-h043e-6698.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Allan Rowe of Bedford, Nova Scotia, to the board of directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for a three-year term, effective May 3, 2012. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h040e-6694.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, met today with Mr. Feng Zhenglin, China's Vice-Minister of Transport, at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit. Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h038e-6690.htm LEIPZIG, GERMANY — Canada and Japan are working to reach a technical agreement on aviation maintenance. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today met with Osamu Yoshida, Japan's Senior Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to discuss the issue at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit in Leipzig. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:05:00 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-h036e-6687.htm OTTAWA — Transport Canada today marked the start of Rail Safety Week by reminding all Canadians about what they can do to stay safe around railway property. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h035e-6686.htm BURLINGTON, ONTARIO — Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington; Ted McMeekin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, today marked the completion of the new pedestrian bridge at the Burlington GO Station, which will open in early May. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h033e-6684.htm OTTAWA — 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 announced that the Government of Canada has selected the Dessau|Cima+ consortium of Montreal to carry out the federal environmental assessment for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:15:00 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-gc003e-6680.htm The news release "Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas" was created by the Prime Minister's Office. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:40:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-gc002e-6678.htm The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail Announce Completion of Vancouver Station Restoration'' was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:00 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-h028e-6675.htm NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; Kim Craitor, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport (Tourism); His Worship Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls; and Janice Thomson, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission, today announced WEGO — the new look and name of the Niagara Falls Visitor Transportation System. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:05:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h027e-6674.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today instructed Transport Canada to implement the recommendations outlined in the Auditor General of Canada's spring 2012 report. The report examined how the department oversees civil aviation. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h026e-6671.htm OTTAWA — 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 announced that the Government of Canada has issued a request for proposals to retain expert financial, technical and engineering services for the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h025e-6668.htm VANCOUVER — Today Transport Canada proudly celebrated air transportation safety in Canada by announcing the winner of the 2012 Aviation Safety Award. This year, the award was presented to the Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) Safety & Quality Summit. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/release-2012-h024e-6667.htm PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced a runway pavement resurfacing project for the Port Hardy Airport. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h023e-6665.htm LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC — 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 delivered a keynote address at a luncheon hosted by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la Rive-Sud. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:35:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h022e-6664.htm MONTREAL — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the federal government will invest in modernizing the Port of Montreal and in the St. Lawrence navigation system, two important elements in the network that makes up Canada’s Continental Gateway. Thu, 15 Mar 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-h017e-6655.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Mr. Alain Sans Cartier of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, and Mr. Andrew Paterson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the board of directors of the Canada Post Corporation. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST