Representatives from Government of Canada joined representatives from the Province of Quebec to announce a total contribution of $13.9 million to the City of Gatineau. This funding, which is being provided under the Outaouais Road Agreement, will support the expansion of Pink Road, as well as the expansion and extension of De La Vérendrye Boulevard. This … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the Royal Assent of the Transportation Modernization Act: “I am pleased that the Transportation Modernization Act has received Royal Assent today, which shows the Government of Canada’s commitment to improving our transportation system. The first major element of this Act is that air passengers should know their rights … Read more
The Pilotage Act Review was concluded on April 30, 2018 after extensive engagement across the country. The final report recommends strengthening five key components of the legislation: its purpose and principles, governance model, labour structure, safety framework, and tariff setting process. The Review’s findings will inform the Government’s decision-making regarding the future of pilotage in Canada. Transport Minister Marc Garneau … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) celebrated North American Safe Boating Awareness Week by sharing important tips for recreational boaters. Garneau also announced that Transport Canada is accepting applications for projects to begin in 2019-20 under the Boating Safety Contribution Program to help Canadians stay safe on the water. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Liberal MP Larry … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced four measures to help protect Canada’s waters and coastlines as part of the Oceans Protection Plan. These measures are: Providing $110 million over five years for the Canadian Hydrographic Service to chart 23 high-priority commercial ports and near-shore areas along all three coasts to create safer navigation for mariners. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced an investment of more than $35 million for two projects to improve the flow of supplies to northern communities, support economic opportunities, and enhance travel in remote communities by upgrading airport infrastructure. The first project consists of building an expanded cargo warehouse … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) and Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced major investments of $15.5 million for three projects at the Port of Québec that will help local businesses compete by moving local goods to market and by making improvements to port infrastructure. The first project is in the Anse … Read more
On May 8, 2018, Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) chaired a first roundtable in Ottawa with Canada Port Authorities to discuss the port authority system and what Transport Canada can do to ensure this country is well positioned to innovate and compete for years to come. Transport Canada will host a series of roundtables and … Read more
Transport Canada has reinstated West Wind Aviation’s Air Operator Certificate for its commuter operations after a review of the company’s operations. The reinstatement is effective immediately and allows the company to provide commercial air service in Canada. Transport Canada will closely monitor West Wind Aviation to verify that the company remains compliant with aviation safety … Read more
On April 23, 2018, the Government announced its ratification of the 2010 Hazardous and Noxious Substances Protocol, a global regime that ensures compensation for those affected by a hazardous and noxious substances spill. Canada agrees to apply the “polluter pay principle” – making ship owners liable for hazardous and noxious substances spills. Once the Protocol comes … Read more
