Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that Canada has successfully concluded a first-ever air transport agreement with Bangladesh, allowing direct scheduled air services between the two countries. The agreement provides flexibility for airlines to access all points in Canada and Bangladesh, both for passenger and all-cargo … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced more than $630,000 in funding for three safety improvement projects at the West Kootenay, B.C., Regional Airport. The West Kootenay Regional Airport is receiving through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, $365,612 for the replacement of a … Read more
On Aug. 16 the new four-lane nine-kilometre section of Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama, B.C. was officially opened to traffic. The $77.9-million project was completed on time and on budget and funded under the Building Canada Fund. The B.C. government invested $51.1 million and the Government of Canada funded $26.8 million. Approximately 400 direct … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Jim Hillyer (Lethbridge, Alta.) announced that the Lethbridge Airport is receiving $187,944, through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, for the replacement of a snowplow truck, which will ensure the timely and effective removal of snow, slush and ice from runways and taxiways. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that Transport Canada has accepted the Baddeck Lions Club procedures for operating its shuttle boat service between Baddeck, Nova Scotia and Kidston Island, a popular swimming and picnicking area on Bras d'Or Lake. Transport Canada has authorized continuation of the service, with conditions, for the next five years. … Read more
Officials from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments led a “Bridge Parade” across the new Circle Drive South Bridge to ceremonially open Saskatoon’s largest infrastructure project. The roadway will officially open July 31, which includes the bridge and 10 kilometres of new roadways as part of the Circle Drive South Project. Construction began in 2010 … Read more
The start of construction on two projects that will improve safety on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops was celebrated by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) and British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. The two Highway 1 projects include Phase 2 of the Monte Creek to … Read more
Transport Canada announced an emergency directive pursuant to section 33 of the Railway Safety Act to increase rail safety. Although the cause of the accident in Lac-Mégantic, Que., remains unknown at this time, Transport Canada is moving forward to build upon the safety advisories received on July 19 from the Transportation Safety Board and further … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that it has retained LVM inc. to carry out geotechnical studies and provide laboratory services in relation to the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. This work will advance project development and planning and will also serve as important input to the final design of the new … Read more
China Eastern Airlines and Vancouver Airport Authority marked the airline's service increase from one to two daily flights connecting Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Beginning July 20, 2013, China Eastern's expanded service will provide more options for passengers and greater opportunities for trade and economic growth, both here in British … Read more
