Press Release Department: Federal - Transport Canada

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) addressed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Board of Directors meeting. Lebel reaffirmed government's commitment to deliver a new long-term plan for public infrastructure, and emphasised that the plan will be affordable. Over the course of the summer, Lebel and the Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced funding for the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Airport to make an important safety improvement. The Sault Ste. Marie Airport is receiving $29,602 through the Airports Capital Assistance Program for the replacement of their existing runway condition reporting … Read more

Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) and provincial representatives celebrated the completion of Phase I of the $285-million Brampton Züm project. The project involved building a bus rapid transit (BRT) line on Steeles Avenue and a new Brampton Gateway Terminal at Steeles Avenue and Main Street. Service begins on Nov. 26. The full … Read more

The federal government 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, in the Montreal region from Dec. 2, 2012 to Dec. 10, 2012. These open houses are an opportunity for people to receive more information, meet specialists … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) announced funding for an important safety improvement at the Kenora Airport. This year, the Kenora Airport is receiving $98,868 through the Airports Capital Assistance Program for the replacement of their airfield electrical generator. In 2012-2013, the government will invest more … Read more

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) was in Zhuhai, China and in Hong Kong, China, to meet with his counterparts and further Canada-Asia transportation and trade relations. Transport Canada is continuously working with its international partners to advance worldwide aviation safety. To this end, Lebel and Xia Xinghua, vice administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration … Read more

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will visit China from November 11-13, 2012. During his visit, Minister Lebel will promote Canada's global leadership in civil aviation and open new opportunities for Canadian businesses through strengthened transport and trade relations. More information is available online. Call 613-991-0700. 

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued a statement following the result of Proposition 6 on the Michigan ballot. Lebel said the defeat of Proposition 6 clears the way for the construction of the new bridge across the Detroit River. Lebel added that the new bridge will attract new investments and business opportunities to boost … Read more

International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced that the government is ensuring that all funds made available under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) continue to support investments that create jobs and economic growth in local communities and ease the movement of goods, services and people to and from the fast-growing Asia-Pacific economies. … Read more

Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.), along with provincial and regional government representatives, celebrated the official opening of the Disraeli Bridges Project in Winnipeg. Fletcher said that the Disraeli Bridges are a major corridor that greatly impact the way people in Winnipeg travel throughout this great city. He added that government is proud … Read more