The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced that a contract valued at $276,000 has been awarded to C.W. Parsons Limited to clear the highway corridor for the Team Gushue Highway extension. The full release is available online. Call 709-729-3015. Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) delivered a keynote speech to public- and … Read more
A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of Tomken Station, along the Mississauga bus rapid transit corridor. Conservative MP Bob Dechert (Mississauga-Erindale, ON), Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga; and Judy Knight, Metrolinx vice-president of Corporate Infrastructure, participated in the event. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) released a statement to mark the third annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. The full statement is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced that the Government of Canada has taken action to enhance aviation safety by prohibiting high-speed departures for aircraft in Canada. Call 613-991-0700. Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC) concluded a visit to Vietnam where he promoted the Asia-Pacific Gateway to an emerging Asian economy with … Read more
Minister of State (Transport) Rob Merrifield (Yellowhead, AB) delivered an address to key decision makers in the Canadian aviation industry during the Air Transport Association of Canada’s (ATAC’s) 76th Annual General Meeting and Trade Show. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055. Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) announced proposed regulations to help … Read more
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced new aviation security measures to further enhance the safety and security of Canada’s aviation system. Effective Monday, November 8, 2010, at 12 p.m.: Passengers are not permitted to transport printer toner cartridges in checked bags on any flights departing … Read more
The Government of Canada and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. announced a partnership to test the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Innovative Electric Vehicle) in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC) and Minister of State (Transport) Rob Merrifield (Yellowhead, AB) announced the appointments of David Kirsop and Ross Goldsworthy to the board of directors of Ridley Terminals Inc. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and the Bahamas. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
MP David Tilson, Ontario Tranportation Minister Kathleen Wynne, and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell participated in a launch event for Züm, Brampton’s first bus rapid transit service, and the official opening of the new Brampton Transit Bramalea Terminal. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
