Transport Canada - Pacific Region

Helping grow Canada’s exports to fast-growing Asian markets through Vancouver’s South Shore Trade Area

Thu, 21 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST

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.

Surrey company awarded another Evergreen Line early works contract

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST

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.

First SkyTrain faregate successfully installed

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST

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.

BC Transit Centre opens in Kamloops

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST

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.

New Evergreen Line contract awarded for early works

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:15:00 EST

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.

Minister Fast concludes "westward march" Asia-Pacific Gateway consultations

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:50:00 EST

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.

Expanded border wait time system improves cross-border travel

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:35:00 EST

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.

2012 Aviation Safety Award winner announced

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:00 EST

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.

The Government of Canada invests in Port Hardy Airport

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST

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.

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 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.

Governments announce funding for new Johnson Street Bridge

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

VICTORIA — Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $37.5 million in funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge. Parliamentary Secretary Adams was joined for the announcement by the Honourable Ida Chong, British Columbia’s Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; His Worship Dean Fortin, Mayor of Victoria; and Rhona Martin, second vice-president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway gets stronger

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 4:45:00 EST

VANCOUVER - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Robin Silvester, president and chief executive officer of Port Metro Vancouver, today announced the completion of the Brooksbank Avenue underpass project at the North Shore Trade Area (NSTA) in Vancouver.

Harper government invests in Canadian ports

Wed, 25 Jan 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

Wed, 25 Jan 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.

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

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 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.

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 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.

New transit centre officially opens in Vernon

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT

VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A new transit operations and maintenance centre opened today in Vernon, responding to the growing demands for public transportation in the city.

Work complete on latest Kicking Horse Canyon projects

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

GOLDEN, B.C. — Several projects to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden have been completed, ensuring this important route will be safer and more reliable for travellers this winter.

Construction complete on wider and safer Highway 97A

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

SPALLUMCHEEN, B.C. — Construction to upgrade Highway 97A to four lanes near Armstrong is complete, improving safety along this important stretch of highway that serves communities between Vernon and Sicamous.

Highway 1 safety improved for Shuswap residents, travellers

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

SALMON ARM — Work to upgrade almost 5 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway near Sorrento is complete, improving the safety and capacity of this important stretch of Highway 1.