Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) launched the Government of Canada’s safety awareness campaign for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), or drones. The national campaign will help ensure UAV users—both recreational and commercial—understand the rules of the skies and always think safety first. The first phase of the campaign, unveiled today, provides the public with new safety … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed Toronto business leaders to highlight the steps being taken by the Government of Canada to ensure Canada’s transportation network is adapting and modernizing in order to support global trade now and in the years ahead. Speaking to the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Raitt outlined the important investments made … Read more
Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George–Peace River, B.C.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4,304,668 over two years for the improvement of the runway apron at the Northern Rockies Regional Airport. This project will ensure continued safe airport operation for flight crews, passengers, airport employees, medical evacuations, and fire fighting operations. The full release … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $20-million over three years to Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) for its Smart Ocean initiative, which supports the World-Class Tanker Safety System. The funding will allow ONC to transform the oceanographic data it collects into navigational safety information that will … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) was in Montreal at the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) annual conference where she marked its 100th anniversary and spoke to delegates about the important role transportation plays in supporting trade and economic growth. Raitt detailed the Government of Canada’s commitment to the safety and security of Canada’s transportation system and discussed the measures that … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the divestiture of the ports of Long Pond, Botwood and Main Brook, NL to local business groups. These divestitures include an investment of over $22 million for the continued operation and maintenance of the ports’ infrastructure, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the port. The Government of Canada has provided … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) has concluded two days of meetings on the competitive challenges and successes experienced by the marine shipping sector in Quebec, as it competes in an evolving global environment. Raitt toured both the Port of Montréal and the Port of Trois-Rivières, and the Port of Québec, discussing issues and opportunities with … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) recognized the central role that marine pilots play in maintaining professional standards in Canada’s marine transportation system in remarks made to the 4th Canadian Marine Pilots’ Association (CMPA) Congress in Niagara Falls. Building on the congress theme of “Beyond the Horizon: The Future and Pilotage”, Watson acknowledged … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, B.C.) announced an investment of $349,558 for the replacement of a snow plow truck and a wet/dry de-icing spreader at the North Peace Regional Airport. This equipment will help ensure continued safe airport operations for passengers, employees and medical evacuations through the timely … Read more
Faster service, new modern stations and the latest transit technology will make taking the bus more comfortable and reliable for RapidBus BC passengers. The RapidBus BC service connecting West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Kelowna with the University of B.C. Okanagan (UBCO) is now in service. The $46 million Kelowna RapidBus B.C. project is the backbone … Read more
