http://www.tc.gc.ca/ RSS feed for Transport Canada news releases related to road 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-h012e-7056.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced important safety regulations requiring new vehicles in Canada to include shoulder belts in the rear centre seat. Thu, 14 Feb 2012 10:10:00 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-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-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-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-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-h103e-6886.htm 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. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h0100e-6878.htm 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. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:05:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h096e-6866.htm ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Maurice Smith, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, announced the opening of Highway 104 from Addington Forks Road to Beech Hill Road. Wed, 09 Sep 2012 09:05:00 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-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-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-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-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-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-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 09:00:00 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-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-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, 5 Apr 2012 13:05:00 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-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-h016e-6653.htm VICTORIA — Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $37.5 million in funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:00:00 PST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h014e.htm PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Government of Canada today announced a significant ($15-million) contribution to the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor (RRUC) project at the Port of Prince Rupert. Together with contributions from the Government of British Columbia, CN Rail and the Prince Rupert Port Authority, this $90-million project will expand capacity and operations at the Port of Prince Rupert, a vital part of the world-class transportation network that makes up Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h011e-6643.htm ANTIGONISH, N.S. — There will soon be increased safety and better traffic flow for drivers on Highway 104 near Antigonish, thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment by the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:15:00 EST