On July 17, 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. in accordance with the mergers and acquisitions provisions of the Canada Transportation Act. Garneau has 42 days from the date of notification to determine whether the proposed transaction raises public interest … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a major investment of $102 million for five projects that will increase efficiency at the Port of Vancouver and move Canadian goods to international markets. The full list of projects is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a number of appointments in the transportation sector. The full list is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued this statement today to mark the coming into effect of Phase 1 of the new Air Passenger Protection Regulations: “I am proud to say that these regulations will apply to all … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) brought forward an amendment to regulations that requires manufacturers to share greater details about vehicle defects affecting safety. Vehicle safety defects refer to a flaw in the design, manufacture, or functioning of the vehicle. The amended regulations will also require manufacturers to provide the Minister of Transport with new information, including a … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced further measures to protect the North Atlantic right whale population. These additional measures include slowing down more ships in areas, increasing the zones in which speed restrictions will apply, increasing aerial surveillance, and funding for … Read more
Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) on behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced an investment of $960,000 to purchase an aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle, with a high capacity water tank and pumping output, for the Kamloops Airport. Jordan also viewed the recently delivered replacement snowplow truck, valued at $130,000, which is used for … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) has successfully concluded new and expanded air transport agreements with Ecuador, Tunisia and Grenada. The expanded air transport agreements with the three countries allow designated airlines to operate more passenger and cargo flights per week to and from Canada. “We are pleased to develop new air transport relationships and expand existing … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) made the following statement: “Due to the unfortunate deaths of a number of North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters, Transport Canada is implementing an interim precautionary speed restriction of 10 knots, for vessels of 20 metres or more in length travelling in the western the Gulf of St. … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced the reappointment of Lorraine Cunningham as the Chairperson of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for a term of eight months, commencing on October 4, 2019. “I am pleased that Ms. Cunningham has accepted this role and will continue to serve the Pacific Pilotage Authority,” said Garneau. “Her appointment, which follows our … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), Infrastructure and Communities Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) and the Canada Infrastructure Bank announced a $71 million commitment in funding to further explore VIA Rail Canada’s proposal for High Frequency Rail in the Quebec City-Toronto Corridor. The Ministers were joined by Cynthia Garneau, VIA Rail Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, and … Read more
