Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (St. James-Assiniboia, MB) and Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $762,800 for safety improvements at the Prince Rupert Airport. Funding is provided under the Airports Capital Assistance Program and will be used to repair pavement joints on Runway 13-31 … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) conveyed his condolences to the families of those killed in accident involving a First Air aircraft. Lebel said Transport Canada will cooperate fully with the Transportation Safety Board as it investigates this accident. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood-Port Kells, BC) and British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom celebrated the 25th anniversary of Vancouver's SkyTrain. Grewal said the government is proud to support environmentally-sustainable municipal infrastructure, like SkyTrain, which contributes to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improving the environment and benefiting all Canadians. Another … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced an update of the Intercity Bus Code of Practice that establishes standards for accessible intercity bus services for persons with disabilities. Updates to the code include services such as automated ticket dispensing machines, design loads for lifts and ramps and relieving areas for service animals at bus terminals. … Read more
Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, ON), MPP for Sault Ste. Marie David Orazietti and President of Huron Central Railway Mario Brault marked the start of construction for the railway rehabilitation of portions of the 288 km rail line from Sudbury to Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Hayes said the government is pleased to invest … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced a $15 million investment in six airports on the North Shore and Lower North Shore and in Schefferville, QC, to keep the facilities safe and in operational condition and ensure the efficient pursuit of airport activities. These refurbishment and procurement projects are to go out to public tender so that expert firms can be … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (St. James-Assiniboia, MB) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $179,600 in safety improvements to the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport in Sydney, NS. The investment will be used to replace 25 concrete apron panels, which compose the surface that airplanes park on at the terminal building. The … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $3.2 million in improvements to the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Under the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the money will be used to partially rehabilitate the pavement on Runway 08-26. Lebel said that efficient and safe airports are vital … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and British Columbia's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Blair Lekstorm announced that the Advanced Traveler Information System will be expanded to two new British Columbia border crossings. Transport Canada and the Province of British Columbia said they each funded 50 per cent of the $2.6 million total cost for … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON), Ontario Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne, Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Karen Stintz launched the new Toronto Rocket subway trains into service. Oliver said the Toronto Rocket will provide families and businesses with greater transit options, reduce traffic congestion and support better air … Read more
