Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) is advising the public of an issue with the brake vacuum assist system in certain Ford F-150 models and is seeking the public’s input. Transport Canada received over 100 consumer complaints involving a failed electric vacuum pump in the power brake system, which may result in an unexpected, longer stopping distance. … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) was at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal to present his strategy, Transportation 2030, to over 550 key transportation stakeholders from across the country. The plan is based on the five themes around which the Minister consulted with Canadians, stakeholders, provinces and territories, academics and Indigenous groups over the past six … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) highlighted that legacy DOT-111 tank cars will be completely removed for crude oil service by 12:01 a.m. tonight, in accordance with Protective Direction 38. Any person or organization importing, handling, offering for transport or transporting crude oil can no longer ship crude oil in legacy DOT-111 tank cars into or within … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement regarding flight data and voice recorders: “The safety and security of Canadians is the government’s top priority and we take all Transportation Safety Board recommendations very seriously. I’ve instructed Transport Canada officials to look into expanding requirements for the use of flight data and cockpit voice … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the incident involving the tug, Nathan E. Stewart, and DBL55 barge that occurred in the Seaforth Channel, British Columbia: “We are cooperating with the Transportation Safety Board and I have appointed a Minister’s Observer who will keep me informed of their progress so that my department … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued a statement regarding the fatal aircraft accident that occurred north of Kelowna, British Columbia: “I extend my heartfelt thoughts and support to all the victims of this accident. I had the honour of serving with the Honourable Jim Prentice in the House of Commons for over two years … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced the new Rail Safety Improvement Program with over $55 million in funding. This new program increases overall funding, expands the list of eligible recipients and broadens the scope of projects that could be funded to enhance rail safety. Funding will support safety improvements on rail property, along rail lines and … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the adoption of the global market based measure adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization: “I am delighted that the International Civil Aviation Organization adopted today a global market based measure to make civil aviation carbon neutral starting in 2021. This is the first … Read more
An operations, maintenance and storage facility designed and built by York Region Rapid Transit Corporation has received LEED Silver certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The total project cost was approximately $135 million. The Government of Canada contributed approximately $57 million through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund, the Regional Municipality of York provided $60 million … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that Transport Canada and the provinces and territories will establish a new task force to discuss safety measures to reduce injuries and fatalities involving cyclists, pedestrians and heavy trucks. The task force, established through the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators will explore cameras, sensor systems, side guards, as well … Read more
