Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed the Toronto Region Board of Trade about the initiatives announced in Economic Action Plan 2014 that will promote the role of transportation in Canada’s economic future. Raitt stressed the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to maintain a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system. The full release is … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) issued a statement on the labour dispute at the Port of Vancouver. “Our Government’s priority remains jobs and the economy. While the labour dispute at the heart of this issue remains a matter of provincial jurisdiction, we are prepared to play a constructive role if it will help ensure that the … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced that concrete measures being taken by the government to move more grain through the transportation system and maintain Canada’s reputation as a supplier to world markets. Raitt announced an Order in Council (OIC) to take immediate effect, setting out minimum volumes of grain … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) appointed Vince Ready to conduct an independent review directed at resolving issues that have contributed to disruption of trucking operations at Port Metro Vancouver. The efficient movement of goods through Port Metro Vancouver is critical to Canada’s Asia Pacific Gateway and the national economy. Recent work stoppage by some members … Read more
Transport Canada celebrated air transportation safety in Canada by announcing the winner of the 2014 Aviation Safety Award. This year, the award was presented to Aviateurs et pilotes de brousse du Québec (Quebec Aviators and Bush Pilots). Aviateurs et pilotes de brousse du Québec (Quebec Aviators and Bush Pilots) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission … Read more
Feb. 23 was the sixth annual National Aviation Day in Canada. To celebrate the occasion the Government of Canada launched the call for applications for the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) – Transport Canada Civil Aviation Internship Program, and announce an exciting new aviation photo contest. The internship program is a paid, two-month summer … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $27,215 from the Airports Capital Assistance Program for the purchase of a runway condition reporting system which will provide timely, accurate and precise wireless reporting and recording of runway conditions. The announcement was made in Breslau, Ont. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
As one of the federal departments responsible for preventing pollution from ships, Transport Canada keeps a watchful eye over ships transiting waters under Canadian jurisdiction through its National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP). Three aircraft strategically placed across the country are staffed with highly trained professionals from both Transport Canada and Environment Canada. These aircraft monitor shipping activities while … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $36,750 from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) for the purchase of a runway condition reporting system which will provide timely, accurate and precise wireless reporting and recording of runway conditions. To date through ACAP, the Kenora Airport has received more than $3.7 million in funding for eight safety … Read more
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued a statement regarding allegations of irregular contract awarding by JCCBI. “Our government is committed to ensuring the sound, transparent and accountable governance of Crown corporations. We expect all federal institutions to … Read more
