Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced the introduction of amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The act allows for the building of bridges and other works that might interfere with navigation. Lebel said that provincial, territorial and municipal governments have asked federal government to make it easier for communities to build important infrastructure … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) announced the appointment of Larry Kinley to the Blue Water Bridge Authority, for a term of three years. The Canadian half of the Blue Water Bridge is owned and operated by Blue Water Bridge Canada, a federal Crown corporation The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.), Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) announced the completion of work to upgrade Highway 75 through the Town of Morris, Man., including intersection improvements, new lighting and sidewalks as well as enhanced drainage. The work on Highway 75 through the Town of … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) was joined by John S. Pistole, transportation security administration's administrator, to announce the extension of the US TSA Pre✓™ (pre-check) lanes to Canadian NEXUS members, making air travel smarter and faster within the United States. The full press release is available online. Call 613-949-8624.
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and El Salvador, providing more flight options for travellers. Lebel said the designation of Air Transat to serve El Salvador will contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the Canadian airline industry and provide more … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced the start of construction for upgrades to the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Canadian Plaza. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), who made the announcement on behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), said that this project will create approximately 150 jobs in the region and improve capacity for … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) along with Maurice Smith, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, announced the opening of Highway 104 from Addington Forks Road to Beech Hill Road. This stretch of highway is the first phase of the Highway 104 project and includes 7.5 kilometres of four-lane divided highway … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) visited the Port of Halifax to mark progress on two significant projects: the recently completed South End Terminal Expansion project and the construction site of the Richmond Terminals Multipurpose Gateway Improvements project. The government is contributing up to $17.5 million for the South End Container Terminal project, … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) addressed Canada's international aviation partners to reiterate Canada's commitment to aviation security during the High-level Conference on Aviation Security hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Officials from more than 130 member countries were in attendance. Lebel said Canada is proud to play a leadership role within ICAO … Read more
Transport Canada and the United States Coast Guard are conducting a pilot project for joint Port State Control inspections on a limited number of non-Canadian and non-US flagged vessels entering the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. Port State Control inspections focus on increasing vessel safety, security and pollution prevention, and monitoring living and working conditions … Read more
