Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that Jeosal Materials Research Corporation received $118,625 under the Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenge to develop a possible solution for recycling fibreglass. The end result could turn transformed materials into sporting goods, electronics and automotive applications. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of up to $4.9 million over three years for the First Nations Technical Institute. With this investment, the institute will strengthen its aviation training program. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister Marc … Read more
Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a major investment of $30.4 million to increase air cargo capacity at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The funding will be used to move Canadian goods to international markets more efficiently. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced major investments for three projects to increase capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert and move Canadian goods to international markets. The three projects totaling $153.7 million are part of the Government’s long-term strategy of a stronger West Coast trade gateway. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Minister … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Jean-Claude Poissant (La Prairie, Que.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that five Indigenous organizations in Quebec are receiving more than $1.2 million in funding through the Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program. This funding will allow Indigenous communities to participate long-term in … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that Transport Canada is taking an important step in supporting the development of a new vessel design to decrease underwater noise, which will help in the recovery of Canada’s endangered, iconic whale populations. The Government of Canada is committing to invest up to $30 million to support the development of … Read more
Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a major investment of $5.5 million for a project that will increase operational efficiency at the Port of Corner Brook, and will move Canadian goods to international markets. Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Dwight Ball also announced a contribution of $850,000 … Read more
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) visited the Trail Regional Airport to highlight the recent completion of two safety improvement projects – the rehabilitation of the airside pavement and the purchase of a runway condition reporting system. Funding of $4,426,845 was provided for these projects through … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a major investment of over $4.7 million for two projects led by the Royal Military College of Canada to study the effects and impacts of climate change on transportation corridors and infrastructure in the Northwest Territories. The results of the first project will inform future transportation design best practices and have broad … Read more
Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. notified Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), of a proposed transaction whereby Air Canada would acquire Transat A.T. Inc. This notification was in accordance with the mergers and acquisitions provisions of the Canada Transportation Act. The public interest assessment will include targeted consultations with the air industry and other stakeholders, other levels of government … Read more
