The Government of Canada announced it is further strengthening Canada’s tanker safety system. These measures act on recommendations by the independent Tanker Safety Expert Panel and build on other studies, as well as input received from provincial governments, Aboriginal groups and marine stakeholders from across Canada. These safety measures are in addition to those announced … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointment of Yves Desjardins-Siciliano of Montreal as president and chief executive officer of VIA Rail Canada, for a term of five years. Desjardins-Siciliano was appointed Chief Corporate and Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of VIA Rail Canada in April 2010. As an experienced lawyer and executive, his wide-ranging … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) reiterated the Government of Canada’s strong commitment to rail safety in remarks delivered at the “Moving Today for Tomorrow Transportation Symposium” hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Oakville Chapter. “As the Minister of Transport and a representative of the GTA, I understand the … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed the Canadian Marine Advisory Council about the recent free trade agreements, measures taken with regard to marine liability and the World Class Tanker Safety Regime. Raitt emphasized the importance of safe, secure, environmentally responsible and efficient marine transportation to Canada’s international trade and economic growth. The full release is … Read more
The Government of Canada launched Rail Safety Week with new funding to improve railway crossings. This year, Transport Canada will provide more than $9.2 million for improvements at over 600 railway crossings across the country through its Grade Crossing Improvement Program (GCIP). Under the GCIP, eligible railway crossings are upgraded based on factors such as … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) was in Chicago where she marked the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and addressed the Council of Great Lakes Governors regarding the importance of building the new Detroit River International Crossing in order to spur ongoing economic growth in Canada and the United States. In her address to the NAFTANEXT summit, Raitt … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced decisive actions to address the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s initial recommendations regarding the ongoing investigation into the Lac-Mégantic, Que., train derailment. The Government of Canada is building upon this work by introducing concrete measures to further strengthen Canada’s regulation and oversight of rail safety and the transportation of … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointments of Dr. John Sehmer of Vancouver, B.C., and Dr. Christopher Brooks of Ottawa, Ontario, to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC), each for a three-year term. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointment of Captain Alexander L. MacIntyre to … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the government will extend its $2.2-million federal subsidy to CN for the operation of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst, Ont. until March 31, 2015. The one-year extension of federal support for the operation of the ACR passenger rail service will give affected … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) issued a Section 31 Notice and Order to VIA Rail to immediately address safety issues at six railway crossings in the Barrhaven community of Ottawa. Under the authority of the Railway Safety Act, the minister is taking key measures to protect the safety of pedestrians and motorists that use these railway grade … Read more
