Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to mandate the use of digital emergency locator transmitters onboard aircraft flying in Canada. The new, strengthened requirements will: improve passenger safety by increasing the likelihood that the distress signals will be received; enhance the efficiency of search and rescue operations by providing rapid, reliable … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement: “Our government remains committed to keeping Canadians, the travelling public, and the transportation system safe and secure. We acknowledge that the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released an Airworthiness Directive for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Through this directive, the FAA is mandating … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued a statement: “Across Canada, drones play an important role in connecting communities with the resources they depend on, reaching hard to access rural and remote areas and helping in life saving search and rescue operations,” he said. “I am proud to recognize Canada’s first annual National Drone Safety Awareness … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced $64.9 million in funding towards 15 projects that will improve sealift and re-supply services in the North. The full release is available online. Call 613-314-0963.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement: “The air sector cannot respond to these challenges on its own, given the unprecedented impacts on its operations. To protect Canadians, the Government of Canada is developing a package of assistance to Canadian airlines, airports and the aerospace sector. As part of this package, we are … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced $2.5 million through the Quiet Vessel Initiative to help establish and operate the world-class Marine Acoustic Research Station (MARS) in the St. Lawrence Estuary. The research station will be comprised of underwater hydrophones that are anchored to the sea bed, and connected to telecommunication buoys in the Laurentian Channel shipping … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that research is underway through 23 new projects involving the transportation of dangerous goods. The research projects will be implemented from 2020 to 2023. A total of $3.6 million has been allocated to the 23 research projects. Funding for the projects was provided to Transport Canada from court settlements paid … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface- Saint Vital, Man.) and Minister of Finance for the Government of the Northwest Territories, Caroline Wawzonek, announced a new agreement with the Government of the Northwest Territories to support essential air access to remote communities. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $17.1 … Read more
Given the ongoing situation with COVID-19, Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced the extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft until February 28, 2021. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada has published the new Marine Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020, which now apply to commercial vessels of all sizes, including fishing vessels, workboats, water taxis and ferries. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
