Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) is advising the public of power steering issues with certain model vehicles from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada and is seeking the public’s feedback. Transport Canada has received over 100 consumer complaints involving a failure of a power steering return hose. Following an investigation, the department determined that the loss of … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is committing $51.9 million to extend contracts for one year for interprovincial ferry services in Atlantic Canada and for the disposal of the MV Princess of Acadia. This allows for continuous ferry services until March 31, 2017, between Saint John, NB, and Digby, NS; between Wood … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) has issued a new protective direction banning the shipment of lithium-ion batteries on passenger aircraft. Effective April 1, 2016, the ban prohibits passenger aircraft in Canada from transporting shipments of lithium-ion batteries (packed on their own and outside of equipment). The protective direction reduces potential fire risks associated lithium-ion batteries. … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) introduced legislation in Parliament to modernize the Air Canada Public Participation Act. The proposed amendments will clarify the nearly 30-year-old Act to allow Air Canada the flexibility to be competitive in a constantly evolving air transport sector. “It is important for the Government of Canada to allow air carriers equal … Read more
On March 12 and 13, 2016, Transport Canada and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), an agency of the Department of National Defence (DND), conducted Exercise Vulcan to improve Canada’s response capabilities in the event of an incident involving a train carrying flammable liquids, such as crude oil. Rail operators, industry responders, remedial experts, as … Read more
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the implementation of a new One Stop Security (OSS) arrangement for flights from Europe and the U.S. connecting through some Canadian airports. Under this OSS arrangement, passengers and their belongings that have been screened at their point of departure may not have to go through additional screening at participating … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) issued a statement: “As Minister of Transport, I am pleased to table the Canada Transportation Act Review Report in Parliament,” said Garneau. “Over a period of 18 months, the Review undertook a broad examination and heard from more than 300 Canadian transportation and trade stakeholders, including provinces and territories, to … Read more
Transport Canada research engineers and investigators have uncovered a potentially dangerous defect in 2006 to 2012 Toyota RAV4 models. In a severe frontal crash, contact with the steel structure in the seat may cause the rear seat belt to be cut. Nearly 150,000 RAV4s in Canada are being immediately recalled by Toyota to address the issue. The department … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), Transport Canada has ordered Nissan Canada to immediately inform certain vehicles owners of a safety issue. The safety issue applies to owners of 2005 and 2006 Nissan X-Trail models. A defect in the fuel reservoir filler pipe coating could result in dangerous fuel leaks if unrepaired. … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) announced funding for Fish Safe BC to support an education and awareness initiative that promotes safe boating practices on board small commercial fishing vessels across the country. Fish Safe BC will receive up to $900,000 over three years to expand a successful safety education program based in British Columbia, the “Safest Catch” program. This program uses … Read more
