On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced the installation of new technology at the Peace and Queenston-Lewiston Bridges to help people cross the border faster. Nicholson said this technology will make cross-border travel easier and facilitate trade by providing reliable, up-to-date information to help drivers … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced additional funding for the Boating Safety Class Contribution Program. The renewed program, now called the Boating Safety Contribution Program, will continue to provide financial contributions to organizations that promote boating safety in Canada and will increase in 2014 to support more initiatives across the country. The full release … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) provided major updates on the project to build a new bridge for the St. Lawrence, including the replacement of three overpasses on Highway 15 and the construction of a temporary causeway between Nuns' Island and Montreal. Lebel said over the next decade, the construction of the new bridge for … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced new regulations to improve aviation safety in Canada. The new regulations require private turbine-powered and commercial airplanes with six or more passenger seats to be equipped with an alert system known as the “terrain awareness and warning system." The system provides acoustic and visual alerts to flight crews … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the appointment of Ron Crema to the board of directors of the Port Alberni Port Authority for a three-year term. Lebel said Crema's in-depth management experience in product distribution, including warehouse management and shipping, will be a great asset to the Authority. The full release is available online. … Read more
A new border delay message sign on Highway 1 will make it easier for motorists and commercial vehicle operators travelling to the U.S. to plan their route and save time. The sign was announced International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and and British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. The Advanced Traveller … Read more
June 25 is the Day of the Seafarer. To mark the occasion, Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) encouraged all Canadians to show their support for those who work on ships in Canada and around the world. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) celebrated Sichuan Airlines' inaugural passenger flight from Chengdu, China to Vancouver International Airport. Fast said the launch of the service is another testament to the deepening Canada-China partnership. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7332.
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced funding that will allow the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport to make important safety improvements. The Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport is receiving $303,119 through the Airports Capital Assistance Program to partially replace wildlife fencing and replace a de-icing spreader and a decelerometer. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. On … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) along with Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford participated in an event to mark the completion of the first 1.6 kilometres of twin tunnels for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension. The new tunnels represent one complete section of the twin tunnels that will connect the future Sheppard … Read more
