On the margins of COP28, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued a statement: “The governments of the United States and Canada share a strong commitment to addressing the urgent global challenge of climate change. Recognizing the important role transportation plays … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing in safe and efficient airports in British Columbia. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, eight airports in British Columbia are receiving more than $12 million in new funding for projects and equipment that will help maintain safe airport operations for passengers, … Read more
Canada was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization Council in Category B—states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade— for the 2024-25 term. The results of this election recognize Canada’s important contribution and leadership on issues that matter to Canadians, to seafarers, and to the international maritime community. The full release is available online. Contact Laura.Scaffidi@tc.gc.ca. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Minister of Official Languages Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced that, through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, two airports in Northern Ontario are receiving over $500,000 in new funding for projects and equipment that will help maintain safe airport operations for passengers, … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued a statement: “Today is the Canadian National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. It’s a day for mourning those we’ve lost, and it’s a day for committing to make Canada’s roads and highways safer,” he said. “Transport Canada will continue to work with all road safety partners to improve … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton-Canso, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada investments at the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the airport is receiving more than $7.4 million to rehabilitate Runway 06-24, including associated edge lights. The full release is … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced various appointments at VIA Rail. The full release is available online. Contact Laura.Scaffidi@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced two appointments to the Board of Directors of Marine Atlantic Inc. (effective Sept. 25, 2023). Randolph William Drover (Bishop’s Falls, N.L.) has been appointed as a director for a term of four years. Jennifer Warren (St. John’s, N.L.) has been appointed as a director for a term of four years. The … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) announced the launch of new registration requirements and a new Client Identification Database to reduce risks associated with dangerous goods. These new requirements will give Transport Canada more current, accurate, and complete information about persons or organizations who are involved in the transportation of dangerous goods. The Client Identification Database is … Read more
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) and Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced that a contract has been awarded to Pilitak Enterprises Ltd., an Inuit company, to construct a new National Aerial Surveillance Program aircraft hangar in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The contract is valued at $45,923,850 and construction will continue over the … Read more
