Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) announced that the government will provide up to $37.5 million in funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge. Adams was joined for the announcement by British Columbia's Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong, Mayor of Victoria Dean Fortin and … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) issued a statement concerning the accident involving VIA Rail in Burlington, ON. Lebel said that on behalf of Transport Canada, he would like to convey his condolences to the families of those killed in the tragic accident. Lebel added that the government is cooperating fully with the Transportation Safety … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, ON) welcomed the decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to remove a threat to shipping on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. In a press release issued … Read more
The government celebrated Canada's fourth National Aviation Day and the aviation industry's future leaders by launching a new internship program for senior high school students interested in civil aviation. The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Student Internship Program is a paid, two-month summer work term at Transport Canada headquarters in Ottawa. The full release is available … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced a $16,750,533 contract, recently awarded to Dexter Construction of Antigonish, NS. The investment will complete the eight-kilometre phase one section of a controlled access, 100-series highway from Addington Forks to east of Beech Hill Road. MacKay said Highway 104 is a vital link in the Trans-Canada … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that NEXUS members flying to the United States will be able to use NEXUS cards in designated security lines for pre-board screening at airports for faster service. Lebel said that this change will make air travel from Canada to the United States more convenient, while maintaining a high … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) announced that the federal government will make investments to modernize the Port of Sept-Îles. Lebel said that the Port of Sept-Îles is a strategic port for Canada and an important component of Quebec's maritime system supporting trade, and its development will … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Colin Carrie (Oshawa, ON) announced the creation of a Canada Port Authority to operate the Port of Oshawa. Flaherty said the creation of a Port Authority in Oshawa provides the certainty for … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) issued a statement on the passing of president and chief executive officer of the Railway Association of Canada Cliff Mackay. Lebel said that Mackay provided strong leadership and spoke with passion on many key transportation issues. Lebel added that one of Mackay's many contributions during a time of considerable … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) met with business leaders in Calgary, AB, following similar meetings in Montreal, QC, and Vancouver, BC, earlier in January 2012. Through these meetings, Lebel and his colleagues are consulting with Canadians on the best way to continue to create jobs and economic growth. The full release is available online. … Read more
