Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) announced the appointment of Paul Griffin of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, as president and chief executive officer of Marine Atlantic for a five-year term, effective May 3, 2012. Call 613-991-0700. Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) announced the appointment of Allan Rowe … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the government is continuing its commitment to limit air emissions from the Canadian transportation sector by inviting applications for funding under the $27.2-million Shore Power Technology for Ports Program. This technology allows ships to plug into the local electrical grid to power the vessel and turn off … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) met with China's Vice-Minister of Transport Feng Zhenglin at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit. Lebel said he was very pleased with the outcomes of the discussions and looks forward to continuing to build on an already excellent working relationship with China. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Canada and Japan are working to reach a technical agreement on aviation maintenance. Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) met with Japan's senior vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Osamu Yoshida to discuss the issue at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit in Leipzig. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Canada marked the start of Rail Safety Week by reminding all Canadians about what they can do to stay safe around railway property. Rail Safety Week, which runs from April 30 to May 6, 2012, is held annually to increase awareness and to highlight the government's commitment to making the rail system safer for … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) instructed Transport Canada to implement the recommendations outlined in the Auditor General of Canada's spring 2012 report. The report examined how the department oversees civil aviation. Lebel said he takes these recommendations very seriously, and has instructed his department to implement them by the end of 2013. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the government has issued a request for proposals to retain expert financial, technical and engineering services for the construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence. Lebel said the business case represents an essential part of the planning process for the construction of the new bridge, … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced a runway pavement resurfacing project for the Port Hardy Airport in Port Hardy, BC. Duncan said the project will ensure that the Port Hardy Airport continues to serve as an important link for residents, local businesses, trade and tourism in northern Vancouver … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the federal government will invest in modernizing the Port of Montreal and in the St. Lawrence navigation system, two important elements in the network that makes up Canada's Continental Gateway. Lebel said the projects will give shippers a competitive advantage and facilitate trade in the region. The … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada. Dr. Abdo Shabah of Montreal, QC, and Dr. George Pugh of Vancouver, BC, have each been appointed for a five-year term. Mark Gauthier of Gatineau, QC, and Captain (Ret.) Arnold Olson of Langley, BC, have each been appointed for a … Read more
