Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) and Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that two local, BC, companies have been awarded contracts for pre-construction work on the new Evergreen Line rapid transit project. Lebel said that the government is proud to be a partner in the Evergreen Line project and the start … Read more
Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) provided updates regarding construction of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence in Montreal, QC. Lebel officially launched the federal environmental assessment phase of the project to build the new bridge. Lebel said that this construction of the new bridge will create jobs and is necessary for Canada's … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the government is taking steps to streamline the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and ensure they reflect the current aviation security environment. Lebel said that while current aviation security regulations are robust, the government is committed to improving them, making them as clear, user-friendly and efficient as possible … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the reappointment of Geoffrey Hare of Ottawa as a member and chair of the Canadian Transportation Agency for a three-year term, effective February 12, 2012. Lebel said that Hare's extensive background in public policy, planning and development provides the agency with experienced leadership. The full release is available … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) and New Brunswick Minister of Energy Craig Leonard marked the reopening of runway 15-33 at the Fredericton International Airport. The runway was closed for several months because of rehabilitation work that was funded jointly by the federal government, the Government of New Brunswick and the Fredericton International … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) and 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) announced the coming into force of clause 27 of An Act to Amend the Canada Transportation Act and The Railway Safety … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) met with United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, in Washington, D.C., to discuss transportation initiatives and security measures that support job creation and economic growth in both countries. Lebel's visit follows the joint announcement on December 7, 2011, by Prime Minister … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) announced two appointments to Marine Atlantic Inc: Paul Griffin of St. John's, has been appointed as interim president and chief executive officer, effective December 10, 2011, and Dwight Rudderham of Sydney, NS, has been appointed to the board of directors for a three-year term, … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced proposed new regulations to enhance the safety of Canadian aviation. These regulations would require private and commercial airplanes with six or more passenger seats to be equipped with an alert system known as the "terrain awareness and warning system." This system provides acoustic and visual alerts to flight crews … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) delivered a speech at the 23rd Annual Canadian Airline Investment Forum in Toronto. The two-day national conference deals with aviation asset management and financing. Fletcher emphasized the importance of market forces in providing air services, and driving innovation and efficiency, while ensuring the highest possible levels of … Read more
