Transport Canada - Ontario Region

Mayor Watson welcomes Rideau Transit Group to Ottawa

Fri, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:00 EST

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.

Minister Lebel issues a statement on the report into the Aéropro accident

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:15:00 EST

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:

Harper government announces more choices for flights to Colombia

Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST

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.

Harper government announces more choices for air travel to the Caribbean and Central America

Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST

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.

Governments of Canada and Ontario support engineering study for Peterborough Commuter Rail Link

Mon, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

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.

New pedestrian bridge completed at Burlington GO Station

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EST

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.

Appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).

Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

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.

Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

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.

Appointment to the Québec Port Authority

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

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.

Appointments to the Canada Post Corporation

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

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.

Minister Lebel Issues a Statement on a Rail Accident in Burlington, Ontario

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 8:50:00 EST

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today released the following statement concerning the accident involving VIA Rail in Burlington, Ontario.

Government of Canada applauds New York State for withdrawing its ballast water requirements

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 9:20:00 EST

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.

The Government of Canada marks National Aviation Day and announces new student internship in civil aviation

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada today proudly celebrates Canada's fourth National Aviation Day and the aviation industry's future leaders by launching a new internship program for senior high school students interested in civil aviation.

Harper government opens security lines for speedy air travel from Canada to the United States

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:40:00 EST

OTTAWA — Starting tomorrow, NEXUS members flying to the United States will be able to use NEXUS cards in designated security lines for pre-board screening at airports for faster service.

Government of Canada creates Canada Port Authority to operate the Port of Oshawa

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 9:20:00 EST

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.

Construction completed at the new Allandale Waterfront GO Station

Sun, 29 Jan 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

Fri, 27 Jan 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.