Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the reappointment of Hazel McCallion as the Director, federal representative, on the Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority for a period of three years. She was first appointed on August 31, 2017. The full release is available online. Contact: Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced five reappointments at VIA Rail Inc.: Françoise Bertrand (Montréal, Quebec) reappointed as chairperson of the Board of Directors for a term of 18 months. Naella-Kathy Baig (Montréal, Quebec) reappointed as a director of the Board of Directors for a term of three years. Jonathan Franklin Goldbloom (Montréal, … Read more
The Government of Canada announced new environmental measures for cruise ships in Canadian waters that exceed international standards. For the 2022 season, cruise operators will implement stricter environmental measures regarding greywater and blackwater. Greywater is defined as the drainage from sinks, laundry machines, bathtubs, shower-stalls, or dishwashers and blackwater is defined as the wastewater from … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced today appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and they are active members in their communities. The full release is available online. Contact: Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) officially opened and addressed the second Safer Skies Forum. Hosted virtually by Transport Canada and the Safer Skies Consultative Committee, the Safer Skies Forum is the only international forum dedicated to mitigating the risks of airspace over or near conflict zones. During his address, Alghabra announced that Canada will … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “At the request of the communities of Lac-Mégantic, Nantes and Frontenac, we have granted an additional three-month extension to the negotiation period with all affected landowners. To this end, property owners will have until Aug. 12, 2022, to negotiate with Public Services and Procurement Canada, regardless … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced new funding to help Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, will receive more than $14 million to help it recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced $142 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program to help Toronto Pearson International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full release is available online. Contact: Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca. Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Canadian Heritage Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) announced federal safety investments at the Niagara District Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada will provide the … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.), announced that the Government of Canada is launching a Request for Expressions of Interest seeking the advice and views from industry on the High Frequency Rail project through Buyandsell.gc.ca. The Request for Expressions of Interest marks a … Read more
