Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) issued a statement on Nov. 18, after meeting with the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "I reiterated to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring a safe transportation system and enhancing the safety of the transportation of dangerous goods. … 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 on the government's commitment towards the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. The full statement is available online. Call 613-948-1838.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed members and stakeholders of the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council during a conference on the sustainability and competitiveness of the St. Lawrence – Great Lakes trade corridor, hosted at the Port of Montreal. The minister highlighted the benefits of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) announced funding for an important safety improvement project at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is receiving $6,468,186 through the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), for the rehabilitation of the runway apron panels which will … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), 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.) announced an investment of $498,964 for important safety improvements at the Rouyn-Noranda Airport and the Val-d'Or Regional Airport through the Airports … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, B.C.) announced $297,952 in funding for two safety improvement projects at the Northern Rockies Regional Airport. The Northern Rockies Regional Airport is receiving through the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) $258,500 for the replacement of a runway sweeper and … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) marked National Railway Day, which commemorates the day the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, B.C. in 1885 – a major milestone for the railways and for Canada. Raitt said the government is taking strong actions to ensure rail safety and security and is working … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) spoke to participants at the 2013 World Maritime Day Observance Conference in New York about Canada's commitment to safe, secure and sustainable marine practices. The event was hosted by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and the United States Coast Guard. "Canada has had a strong working … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed the SecureTech 2013 Conference on the Government of Canada's ongoing work to strengthen the security of Canada's land borders and aviation system. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed executives at the Advisory Council on Railway Safety and underscored the critical role of the railway industry as the government strengthens railway safety standards. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
