Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced the appointment Chris Kluczewski, of Whitby, Ontario, to the board of directors of the Oshawa Harbour Commission for a term of three years. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced the designation of Canjet to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
The government announced the completion of several federally funded projects to upgrade the Keewatin Railway Company’s passenger rail service. Among these is the construction of a new passenger station and loading ramp in the community of Pukatawagan. The $700,000 initiative, funded under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will improve facilities for passengers and their luggage. The … Read more
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) and International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced that open skies-type air transport agreements have been concluded with both Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka,ON) released a statement saying that the Conservative Party will not amend Bill C-32, the Copyright Modernization Act, to include an iPod Tax. Call 613-995-9001.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Crosbie of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to the board of directors of the St. John’s Port Authority, effective January 1, 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls,ON) celebrated the completion of the Peace Bridge Plaza improvements at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Canada's Economic Action Plan contributed $1 million to the project. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced an extension to December 31, 2011, of the transition period for the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations. The original implementation date was January 1, 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Minister of State (Transport) Rob Merrifield (Yellowhead, AB) launched the … Read more
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced an investment to allow for continued ferry services between Saint John, New Brunswick, and Digby, Nova Scotia, and between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia, to March 31, 2014. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced the appointment of Greg Arason of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the board of directors of the Thunder Bay Port Authority for a three-year term, effective January 1, 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
