Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) met with mayors from the Montreal and Montérégie, Que., regions to discuss the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. The goal of the meeting was to review the progress of this significant project and discuss upcoming milestones. More information is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Conservative MP Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.), … Read more
The Government of Canada is moving forward with plans to build a new bridge for the St. Lawrence and invites interested persons to attend open houses on the environmental assessment. The open houses will be held in the Montreal region from April 14 to 22, 2013. There is an opportunity for people to receive more … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville, Ont.) announced funding to expand and improve the Lansdowne Border Crossing. This announcement follows through on commitments in the Beyond the Border Action Plan announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) and President Barack Obama in December 2011. The … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced funding for the Highway 91 and 72nd Avenue Interchange project in Delta, British Columbia, further bolstering Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) and its world-class export facilitation and competitive advantages. The government is committing significant funding (up to $10 million) toward this interchange. The replacement of … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced significant federal funding to expand and modernize the Lacolle Border Crossing. Lebel said that the government is proud to invest up to $47 million in important infrastructure improvements to the Lacolle Border Crossing, which will have a significant impact for Quebec and will facilitate the safe, secure and … Read more
The government announced a number of measures toward the creation of a World-Class Tanker Safety System. The implementation of eight tanker safety measures was announced along with the introduction of the Safeguarding Canada's Seas and Skies Act, and the creation of a Tanker Safety Expert Panel to review Canada's current tanker safety system and propose … Read more
At the site of the future Highway 407 Station, Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Kathleen Wynne, premier of Ontario, along with other officials, launched the next stage of tunnel construction for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE). This stage of construction will see two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) "Yorkie" and "Torkie" create twin tunnels … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) addressed trucking industry partners to reiterate the critical role they play in Canada's transportation system and the Canadian economy, during the Annual Meeting of the Manitoba Trucking Association. Approximately 75 participants from various trucking companies and organizations were in attendance. The full release is available online. … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) met with Quebec’s Minister of Transport, and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Sylvain Gaudreault, to discuss the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. The meeting was held to continue the process of working together with various partners, including the Government of Quebec. The issue of transit … Read more
The Government of Canada announced the call for applications for the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP ) – Transport Canada Civil Aviation Internship Program. Applicants must be fluent in either English or French, and be prepared to submit a letter of reference from a teacher and a parental consent form. The two successful interns … Read more
