Transport Canada - Prairie and Northern Region

Harper Government invests in safety at Lethbridge County Airport

Thu, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:00 EST

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.

New Confederation Way Interchange increases safety, convenience for motorists

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:15:00 EST

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.

36 kilometres of newly-twinned blacktop on Highway 63 opens October 22

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST

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.

Renewal of Highway 75 through Morris completed

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:30:00 EST

MORRIS, Manitoba — Today, the Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba, and the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, announced the completion of work to upgrade Highway 75 through the Town of Morris, including intersection improvements, new lighting and sidewalks as well as enhanced drainage.

Safer and improved Highway 11

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:05:00 EST

REGINA — Highway 11 twinning between Prince Albert and Saskatoon took a big leap forward with 36 kilometres of new northbound lanes opening from north of Rosthern to south of Macdowall, providing a safer drive for families, farmers and shippers.

Harper government launches the Canadian Rail Research Laboratory in Edmonton

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:15:00 EST

EDMONTON — The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister for the Status of Women and Minister Responsible for Northern Alberta, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today launched a new partnership that will support jobs and long-term success in the Canadian rail sector.

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 of Transport discusses transportation in the 21st century

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CALGARY — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, delivered a keynote address today at a luncheon jointly hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and the Van Horne Institute.

Harper government continues focus on jobs and growth

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CALGARY — 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 is meeting with business leaders in Calgary, following successful similar meetings in Montreal and Vancouver earlier in the week.

Calgary - 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

CALGARY — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, Michelle Rempel, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Winnipeg - 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

WINNIPEG — Following the Beyond the Border announcement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama earlier this month, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that travelling to the United States (U.S.) by air will be easier for Canadian travellers.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide funding to study and implement intelligent transportation systems

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT

WINNIPEG — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Steve Ashton, Manitoba's Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, today announced new funding for two intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in Manitoba.

New Lewvan-Highway 1 interchange opens today in Regina

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

REGINA — Construction is complete and traffic is flowing today on the new $29-million Highway 1 and Lewvan Drive interchange in southwest Regina.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest in jobs and the economy

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

EDMONTON — Motorists travelling around Edmonton now have access to 69 kilometres of completely free flow travel on Anthony Henday Drive, thanks to five southwest interchanges that have replaced the last remaining lights on the freeway.

Transport Canada has reinstated Missinippi Airways' Air Operator Certificate

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMT

WINNIPEG — Transport Canada has reinstated Missinippi Airways' Air Operator Certificate following the approval and implementation of the company's corrective action plan. The reinstatement is effective immediately.

Transport Canada suspends Missinippi Airways' Air Operator Certificate

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT

WINNIPEG — Transport Canada has suspended Missinippi Airways' Air Operator Certificate, effective October 21, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Without an Air Operator Certificate, a company cannot provide commercial air services in Canada.