Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Charlottetown Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada will provide the airport with more than $1.4 million for the replacement of wildlife control fencing and the purchase of a runway sweeper as well … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.) issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day: “In Canada’s transportation sector, we continue to prioritize diversity, inclusion and representation. However, there are still too few women in roles such as pilots, mariners and truckers. While … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the public health framework the Government of Canada is putting in place to restart cruise ship activity in Canada. As Canada welcomes the first cruise ships back to Canadian waters in April, Transport Canada, working alongside partners, has developed a comprehensive public health plan for cruise ships. The … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.), National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the government is making safety investments at local and regional airports in Quebec. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, three airports in Quebec (La Grande Rivière Airport, Mont-Joli Airport and St-Hubert Airport) will receive over $3.4 million for safety-related projects and equipment that will … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Saint John Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada will provide the airport with more than $1.8 million to purchase critical safety equipment. The full release is available online. Contact: Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca. Transport Minister Omar … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is closing Canada’s airspace to all Russian aircraft operators. This airspace closure is effective immediately and will remain until further notice. The full release is available online. Contact: Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced new funding to help the Halifax Stanfield International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and important transportation infrastructure projects at the airport. The airport will receive more than $14.7 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on the first International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, we join with the International Civil Aviation Organization and other international partners to stand with the victims and families who have been profoundly affected by air tragedies around the world. Those … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced over $5.3 million in new funding to help the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport recover from the effects of the … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced $10.4 million in new funding to help the Edmonton International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to … Read more
