Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued a statement regarding the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s report into the fatal aircraft accident that occurred on October 13, 2016, north of Kelowna, B.C.: “My heartfelt thoughts continue to go out to those affected by this tragic accident. I had the utmost respect for the Honourable Jim Prentice,” … Read more
The Government of Canada, under the Oceans Protection Plan, is investing $94.3 million over five years to make Arctic re-supply operations faster, safer, and more efficient for remote communities. The Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities initiative is providing on-the-ground equipment and infrastructure, along with training on how to use and maintain … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a major investment of $18.4 million for the Port of Montréal that will help local businesses compete by moving commercial goods to market, and create more jobs for the middle class. This project will optimize the Port of Montréal’s rail network capacity, particularly in the port’s interchange zone. The full … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced important safety investments at local airports across the country. This year, Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program will provide over $33.2 million for new safety-related improvement projects at 11 airports. Projects being supported include the rehabilitation of runways, taxiways and aprons; improvements to airfield lighting and airside electrical systems; and the purchase of … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced an investment of $22.062 million for upgrades to Route 10 that will help local businesses compete by moving commercial goods to market, and create more jobs for the middle class. The project involves replacing two existing bridges on Route 10 in Coles Island, located in southcentral New Brunswick. The two … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced a new vehicle lighting safety standard. The safety standard requires all new cars sold in Canada as of 2021 to be more visible in low-light conditions, and will require manufacturers to build vehicles that do one of the following: Have daytime running lights and tail lights come on when the … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada will provide funding for VIA Rail to replace its fleet in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Budget 2018 also proposes $8 million for Transport Canada to undertake foundational work to advance VIA Rail’s proposal for high frequency rail in the Quebec City-Toronto Corridor. The full release … Read more
An intergovernmental task force that has been working on solutions to improve the safety of vulnerable road users has launched an online public consultation to gather comments and input on strategies and preventive measures to better protect cyclists and pedestrians around heavy vehicles. The website closes on April 2, 2018. The full release is available online. … Read more
Transport Canada suspended Orca Airways Air Operator Certificate, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. Transport Canada took this enforcement action in the interest of public safety due to Orca Airways’ repeated non-compliance with aviation safety regulations. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-0055.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced the recipients of funding of more than $1.3 million through two programs aiming to remove abandoned boats. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. During a speech at the British Columbia Chamber of Shipping’s Annual General Meeting, Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government … Read more
