Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) has made the following statement: “I am pleased to announce today that the federal government is to conribute a substantial sum toward the construction of a bypass railway line around Lac-Mégantic. The bypass project is a complex one, and one on which I have been working since I took up … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement in response to the verdicts that were rendered in the provincial trial on the tragic derailment in Lac-Mégantic: “This accident reminds us of the importance of having effective legislation and a rigorous enforcement regime for our rail transportation system, including the transportation of dangerous goods in … Read more
A penalty of $6,000 has been issued to the vessel Mississauga Express for alleged non-compliance while a temporary mandatory speed restriction was in effect. The vessel owner has 30 days to pay the penalty or to ask the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada to review the facts of the violation or the amount of the penalty. The … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that the temporary mandatory slowdown for vessels has been lifted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. There have been no sightings of North Atlantic right whales in the area of the slow-down in recent weeks. We thank the many vessel operators and captains who complied with this mandatory slow … Read more
To uphold the Government of Canada’s high standards for marine shipping in the north, Transport Canada has introduced new Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations. The regulations incorporate the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (the Polar Code) into Canada’s domestic legislation. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister Marc Garneau … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that Canada has successfully concluded new and amended air transport agreements with Ethiopia, Cameroon, South Africa, Qatar and Morocco. The new rights under these new and amended agreements are available for use by airlines immediately. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
Transport Canada awarded a $4.98 million contract to JDG Construction Management Ltd. to construct a new building at the Port Hardy Airport for storage and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and materials such as de-icing liquids. Construction work is expected to begin in early 2018 and completed by March 2019. Investing in the airport will create … Read more
Transport Canada is requiring commercial trucks and buses to adopt two new technologies. New regulations require electronic stability control technology on new truck tractors and heavy buses sold in Canada. Electronic stability control technology is now required in new truck tractors, and school buses and intercity buses will require electronic stability control by June 2018. Separate … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) released the following statement concerning an accident involving a Hydro One Networks Inc. aircraft which claimed the lives of four individuals in the area of Tweed, Ont.: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) released a statement concerning an accident involving a West Wind Aviation aircraft in the vicinity of Fond-du-Lac, Sask.: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to convey that our thoughts and hearts are with those affected by this accident, and our appreciation for the efforts of local first responders. The Government … Read more
