Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) with British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, and Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg welcomed the inaugural China Southern Airlines flight between Guangzhou, China, and Vancouver, BC. Bernier said the new service will provide economic growth and more convenience to travelers and companies … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that $8 million in funds will be awarded for the reconstruction of berth No. 1 at the La Tabatière wharf in La Tabatière, QC, which was damaged during a winter storm. The work is set to begin in August and finish in December. The full release is available … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) made a statement on the occasion of International Level Crossing Awareness Day on June 9, 2011. The initiative aims to make people aware of rail accidents that can be avoided by simply obeying traffic rules. Lebel said that the Government of Canada takes the issue of rail safety very … Read more
The City of Williams Lake announced that it has adopted a new Official Community Plan that will shape the development of the community for the next two decades. The city said the plan will shape the development of guidelines that will enhance Williams Lake environmental and economic sustainability. The development of the plan was made … Read more
Transport Canada announced that a new study shows more parents are using child and booster seats properly. Together with the AUTO21 Network of Centres for Excellence, Transport Canada released the findings of the 2010 Canadian National Survey on Child Restraint Use. Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) said that the safety and security of children … Read more
Minister of Transport (Infrastructure and Communities) Denis Lebel (Roberval Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) made a statement on the commencement of the North American Safe Boating Awareness Week 2011. Lebel said that there are many simple ways Canadians can help prevent accidents and tragedies on the water this year. The Minister reminded Canadians to always wear a life-jacket … Read more
As part of National Road Safety Week, Transport Canada announced that fewer people are dying and suffering injuries on Canadian roads every year. Transport Canada released statistics showing that there is a continuing decline in severe road collisions. The organization said that in 2009 there were 8.7 per cent fewer deaths than the previous year. … Read more
To celebrate the official launch of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, Transport Canada is challenging all Canadian road users to make Canada's roads the safest in the world. Many countries around the world are participating in the launch by illuminating selected landmarks in yellow. In Canada, the CN Tower will be … Read more
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, BC) and Minister of State (Transport) Rob Merrifield (Yellowhead, AB) announced the reappointment of Mr. Ian Bennett as the Master of the Royal Canadian Mint for a period of three years effective June 12, 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Minister of State (Atlantic Gateway) Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) and Transportation Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack, BC) announced the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960. Minister of Transport Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, BC) announced that amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act … Read more
