Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) was joined by Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) to announce an investment of $1,022,640 for the replacement of a runway sweeper, snowblower, an airfield rotating beacon, wind direction indicators, approach light transformers, and for modifications to the combined services building to accommodate fire trucks at the Sault … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1,479,428 for rehabilitation of runway lighting at the Norman Wells Airport. These improvements will provide for continued airfield visibility and safe runways for flight crews, passengers, and airport employees. Funding for this work comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). The full … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $255,200 for the replacement of a loader and ramp plow at the Smithers Regional Airport. This equipment will ensure continued safe airport operations for flight crews, passengers and airport employees through the timely and effective removal of snow, slush and ice from airport … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) launched a second stage of consultations with a view to strengthen the liability and compensation regime and ensure railways and shippers are held accountable in the event of an incident.The Government of Canada is enhancing insurance requirements for federally regulated railways and establishing supplementary compensation for incidents involving dangerous goods. … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced appointments to the International Authority which will oversee the construction of the new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Kristine Burr and Mrs. Geneviève Gagnon have been appointed by Canada and Mr. Michael D. Hayes, Mrs. Birgit M. Klohs and Mr. Matt Rizik have been appointed by … Read more
The Government of Canada and its partners celebrated two significant road projects in the South Shore Trade Area (SSTA) of Burrard Inlet, which are in their final stages and will enhance truck, rail, and port operations while reducing impacts to local communities. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) was joined by Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver; Robin … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed members of the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia. Raitt detailed Transport Canada’s commitment to the safety and security of Canada’s transportation system, as well as its challenges and priorities. She talked about the important role that businesses play as job creators in the Canadian economy. The … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed participants at the Women in Transportation Roundtable about the integral role that women play in Canada’s transportation industry. Raitt spoke to women from transportation-related industries in Atlantic Canada about the benefits of developing a sustainable, skilled workforce in the transportation sector, and the need for more women to be … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $58 million over two years to support interprovincial ferry services in Eastern Canada. This investment will allow for continued ferry services between Saint John, N.B., and Digby, N.S.; between Wood Islands, P.E.I. and Caribou, N.S.; and between Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC and Souris, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) announced an investment of $3,706,121 over two years for the rehabilitation of the airfield electrical system at the Northwest Regional Airport. This work, which includes upgrades to airfield lighting and the replacement of the field electrical centre, will provide for continued airfield visibility and safe runways and … Read more
