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.) unveiled a new photo exhibit at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s headquarters in Montreal entitled “Montreal and ICAO: A Panoramic View … Read more
Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reached an arrangement to strengthen the safety net around international air travel. Under the arrangement, Transport Canada and EASA will conduct common inspections of foreign commercial aircraft operating within their jurisdictions and share information on inspections. Inspections are conducted to make sure airlines are complying with … Read more
In Saguenay, Que., 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.), along with provincial officials, officially inaugurated the new Highway 73/175 connecting Quebec City and the town of Saguenay over a distance of 174 km. The work to … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and Michael Bourque, president and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), announced a renewal of the voluntary agreement that will help reduce air pollutants and the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from locomotives that operate in Canada. "This agreement will help to limit emissions from rail sources … Read more
Transport Canada would like to make it clear that strong federal railway safety regulations are in place to ensure the safety and protection of the public. Transport Canada does not advise railway operators in advance of inspections for equipment and operations. However, the railway operators must be advised of inspections of tracks. This is done … Read more
Construction for the expansion of RapidBus to the Westside in B.C. started Sept. 11, with service beginning in summer 2014. Construction for the expansion of RapidBus to the Westside started Sept. 11, with service beginning in summer 2014. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark joined Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.), among others, for the official … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) thanked the TSB for its ongoing investigation into the tragic incident at Lac-Mégantic, Que. "I have directed my officials at Transport Canada to examine this recommendation as quickly as possible. If a company does not properly classify its goods, they can be prosecuted under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) expressed confidence in ongoing regional investments in federal transportation facilities in Sept-Îles, Quebec, and Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador. She started her trip in Sept-Îles where she visited the airport and the port and completed her tour with the Wabush airport. In recognition of its critical role as a regional … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) announced infrastructure investments that will strengthen the border, improve marine container inspection capacity, and improve efficiency at Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). The combined investment from the government and PMV totals … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) unveiled a new policy to promote Canadian employment and limit wet-leasing in the air industry. Wet-leasing occurs when one airline agrees to provide an aircraft and crew to another airline for the operation of the latter’s air service. Last year, two Canadian airlines used wet-leasing arrangements with foreign carriers. … Read more
