Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that Transport Canada will begin working with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) to conduct a joint safety study on locomotive voice and video recorders, exploring how these devices can be used to provide data to accident investigators and improve safety. This study will inform the basis of any regulatory or legislative changes … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced a new Commercial Fishing Safety component of the Boating Safety Contribution Program. Under this new component, up to $300,000 per year for the next three years will be available to support education and awareness initiatives that promote safe boating practices onboard small commercial fishing vessels across the country. Groups including … Read more
The MV Marathassa has been granted permission by Transport Canada to return to its operations and leave Canadian waters. Transport Canada officials have conducted a final inspection of the vessel and determined that all safety deficiencies have been rectified. They are confident that the vessel is in compliance with Transport Canada regulations and is environmentally … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the coming into force of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations that will enhance the safety of offshore helicopter operations in Canada. These regulations come into effect 90 days from April 22, and will bring Canada in line with international standards and best practices for offshore helicopter operations. The full release is … Read more
A new transit operations, maintenance and storage facility is complete in the Town of Richmond Hill that will support transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The facility has been built to store and maintain York Region Transit/Viva bus rapid transit vehicles, and is located near Leslie Street and 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill’s … Read more
A $9.8-million contract has been awarded to Construction DJL Inc. of Boucherville, Quebec, to reconstruct the runway at the Wabush Airport in Wabush, Newfoundland & Labrador. The work will include constructing a new asphalt surface, adding granular material, improving drainage and replacing airfield lighting. Transport Canada will work closely with the contractor to ensure continued … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointment of Sharon Elizabeth Sparkes of St. John’s, NL, to the board of Canada Post Corporation for a three-year term. Sparkes is currently serving as senior vice-president and chief financial officer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation. She has held a number of senior executive positions over the … Read more
Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will provide $5.3 million over three years for the continued operation of the passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst, Ontario. The City of Sault Ste. Marie will receive federal support for three years for the continued operation of … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced that the Government of Canada will not renew its requirement for Canadian National Railway (CN) Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) to transport minimum volumes of grain by rail after the current Order in Council expires on March 28, 2015. The … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) issued a statement expressing condolences for the families of victims of the Germanwings tragedy: “We are following the investigation in Europe very closely. I have asked my officials to review all policies and procedures that may be applicable to ensure the safety and security of the travelling public,” said Raitt. “In light … Read more
