News Releases 2013

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Date Title Region
2013-11-20 Harper government acts to increase transportation of dangerous goods information sharing between rail companies and municipalities National
2013-11-20 Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt marks National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims National
2013-11-20 Government of Canada enhances tire safety regulations National
2013-11-19 Minister Raitt reaffirms Canada’s commitment to the safe transportation of dangerous goods at meeting with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs National
2013-11-18 Minister Raitt asks Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to review the Canadian regime regarding the safe transportation of dangerous goods and the role of Safety Management Systems across all modes of transportation National
2013-11-16 The Government of Canada takes action to enhance air safety National
2013-11-14 Welsford bypass officially opens National
2013-11-14 Minister Raitt highlights benefits of historic Canada-EU Trade Agreement to Ontario-Quebec maritime shipping and tourism industry
2013-11-13 Canada and Yukon taking action to better understand the unique transportation challenges in Canada's North National
2013-11-13 Government of Canada invests in safety at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport National
2013-11-12 Groundbreaking for Phase II of Brampton Züm project National
2013-11-12 Government of Canada invests in safety at Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d’Or Airports
2013-11-12 Canadian Transport Minister and Michigan Governor meet to discuss the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) / New International Trade Crossing (NITC) project National
2013-11-09 Government of Canada invests in safety at Northern Rockies Regional Airport National
2013-11-07 1,100 tonnes of machinery headed west for the Evergreen Line National
2013-11-07 Minister Raitt marks National Railway Day National
2013-11-07 Minister Raitt confirms federal commitment to P3 partnerships for public infrastructure National
2013-10-30 Construction on Team Gushue Highway Extension Advances with $9.4 Million in Tender Contracts National
2013-10-30 Minister Raitt discusses safe and efficient marine transportation at the 2013 World Maritime Day Observance Conference in New York National
2013-10-29 Minister Raitt reiterates the government’s commitment to strengthening land border and aviation security National
2013-10-25 Celebrating newly twinned lanes between Saskatoon and Prince Albert National
2013-10-22 Minister Raitt discusses strengthening safety with the Advisory Council on Railway Safety National
2013-10-18 Harper government reaffirms Canada’s commitment to protecting Canada’s coasts and shores National
2013-10-18 Government of Canada awards contract for engineering and coordination services for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project National
2013-10-17 Runway expansion will allow larger aircraft and increased trade National
2013-10-17 Harper government acts to increase safety in the transportation of dangerous goods National
2013-10-11 Confederation Line tunnel construction begins National
2013-10-10 The Government of Canada welcomes the West Coast Spill Response Study National
2013-10-10 Minister Raitt stresses the importance of transportation safety in speech to the Council of Public Affairs Executives National
2013-10-09 Minister Raitt reiterates the importance of partnerships to keep travellers secure and safe National
2013-10-08 Appointment to the Belledune Port Authority National
2013-10-08 Canada announces new and expanded air transport agreements with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Macedonia, South Africa and Turkey National
2013-10-07 Minister Raitt discusses new technologies at the Canadian Innovation Summit National
2013-10-03 Minister Raitt highlights importance of strong and vibrant trucking industry in speech to Canadian Trucking Alliance Board National
2013-10-03 Minister Raitt highlights importance of women in Canada's shipping industry in speech to Women's International Shipping & Trading Association Conference National
2013-10-02 Official groundbreaking for île des Sœurs temporary causeway-bridge National
2013-10-02 Canada and Japan expand air transport relationship - en route for new, convenient flights to Tokyo National
2013-09-30 Minister Raitt meets with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to reiterate commitment to safe transportation National
2013-09-27 New Waterfront Training Center to enhance safety National
2013-09-26 Government of Canada invests in safety at St. Andrews Airport National
2013-09-25 Canada celebrates long history of contributing to international civil aviation National
2013-09-24 Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency sign agreement that enhances aviation safety National
2013-09-22 Official inauguration of Highway 73/175 in the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve National
2013-09-18 Minister Raitt issues statement on rail incident in Ottawa National
2013-09-16 Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence and awards contract for 3D terrain modelling and land surveying services National
2013-09-16 Canadian rail sector to further reduce locomotive emissions under renewed agreement National
2013-09-16 Government of Canada takes next step in new bridge for the St. Lawrence project National
2013-09-14 Statement regarding Transport Canada’s railway safety regulations National
2013-09-11 RapidBus BC Construction Gets Underway on the Westside National
2013-09-10 Message of Condolence from Ministers Shea and Raitt National
2013-09-05 Transport Minister Lisa Raitt tours federal infrastructure in Sept-Îles and Wabush National
2013-09-05 Minister Raitt salutes the efforts of the organizers of Steam-Era National
2013-09-04 Harper government and Port Metro Vancouver announce funding for new marine container examination facilities National
2013-08-30 Harper government promotes Canadian jobs, reciprocity and fairness in the air industry National
2013-08-28 New parking structure and station building at Erindale GO Station set to open next Tuesday National
2013-08-28 Canada announces a first air transport agreement with Bangladesh National
2013-08-22 Government of Canada invests in safety at West Kootenay Regional Airport National
2013-08-20 Government of Canada awards contracts for construction of temporary causeway-bridge between île des Sœurs and Montreal National
2013-08-19 Minister Raitt stresses importance of ports in the Canadian transportation system and economy in speech to the Association of Canadian Port Authorities National
2013-08-16 Complete: Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama project National
2013-08-16 New parking structure at the Ajax GO Station set to open on Monday, August 19th National
2013-08-14 Government of Canada invests in safety at Lethbridge Airport National
2013-08-14 New online traffic map unveiled for Metro Vancouver National
2013-08-12 Evergreen Line project construction takes shape: first column in place National
2013-08-09 Transport Minister announces support to Baddeck Lions Club shuttle boat to Kidston Island National
2013-07-31 Circle Drive South Project to officially open to traffic National
2013-07-29 Shovels in the ground for Hwy 1 four-lane improvements National
2013-07-25 Minister Lisa Raitt meets with elected officials from Mégantic region National
2013-07-23 Transport Canada announces emergency directive to increase rail safety National
2013-07-22 Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence, awards contract for geotechnical studies and laboratory services National
2013-07-19 China Eastern Airlines announces doubling of daily YVR-Shanghai Service National
2013-07-18 Transport Canada collaborates with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and others to launch interactive driver fatigue management tool National
2013-07-18 Government of Canada invests in safety at Canadian Rockies International Airport National
2013-07-17 Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy welcomes the Berlin Express at the Port of Halifax National
2013-07-12 Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence, issues a request for proposals for 3D terrain modelling and land surveying services National
2013-07-11 Government of Canada invests in safety at Greater Sudbury Airport National
2013-07-11 Government of Canada invests in safety at Sault Ste. Marie Airport National
2013-07-08 Minister Lebel issues a statement on the train derailment in Lac-Mégantic National
2013-07-07 Minister Lebel issues statement on rail incident in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec National
2013-07-05 South Fraser Perimeter Road grows B.C.’s economy and increases exports National
2013-07-04 Government of Canada invests in safety at Tofino-Ucluelet-Long Beach Airport National
2013-07-04 Expanding Air Links with China National
2013-07-03 Harper Government announces funding for short-sea shipping feasibility study in Port Alberni, British Columbia National
2013-07-03 Harper Government announces funding for short-sea shipping project in Nanaimo, British Columbia National
2013-06-27 Statement regarding the train derailment at the Bonnybrook Bridge in Calgary National
2013-06-26 Harper Government’s new legislation in place to strengthen rail freight service National
2013-06-26 Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in safety National
2013-06-25 Day of the Seafarer, June 25, 2013 National
2013-06-24 Government of Canada to invest in replacement vessel for Digby to Saint John ferry service National
2013-06-24 Harper Government highlights ways the Asia-Pacific Gateway is helping increase Canadian exports to fast-growing Asian markets National
2013-06-21 Government of Canada invests in safety at North Bay Jack Garland Airport National
2013-06-21 Government of Canada invests in Wood Islands - Caribou ferry service National
2013-06-19 Canada enhances safety of built-in child seats for larger and older children National
2013-06-13 Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority
2013-06-11 Responsible, balanced approach for the future of the Pickering Lands ends decades of uncertainty: Lands are being committed for an airport, economic development and a national urban park National
2013-06-07 Transport Canada releases final report on locomotive voice and video recorders National
2013-06-04 Government of Canada launches a call for tenders for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project National
2013-05-31 Government of Canada invests in safety at Nanaimo Airport National
2013-05-30 Government of Canada invests in safety at the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat National
2013-05-30 Canada and the United States announce first-ever binational border infrastructure investment plan National
2013-05-30 Government of Canada invests in safety at the Kamloops Airport National
2013-05-30 Harper Government moves to a more efficient rail freight service National
2013-05-29 Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority National
2013-05-27 Minister Fletcher discusses innovative technology and transportation National
2013-05-24 Team Montréal Welcomes Qatar’s Withdrawal of Its ICAO Bid
2013-05-23 Minister Lebel reiterated Canada’s position on the International Civil Aviation Organization at the International Transport Forum’s 2013 Summit National
2013-05-22 Government of Canada invests in safety at Moosonee Airport National
2013-05-17 Minister Lebel will meet with officials from around the world to promote Montreal as the best city to host ICAO National
2013-05-17 Governments of Canada and Victoria start construction of the new Johnson Street Bridge National
2013-05-16 Harper government invests in safety at Manitoba airports National
2013-05-16 Government of Canada invests in Atlantic Gateway efficiency and competitiveness in New Brunswick National
2013-05-16 Minister Ashfield meets with Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council
2013-05-15 Government of Canada practically doubles investment in boating safety National
2013-05-14 Harper government supports architectural quality in the design of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence National
2013-05-13 New GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility to be built in East Gwillimbury National
2013-05-08 Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States National
2013-05-06 Harper Government highlights the benefits of the Beyond the Border Action Plan National
2013-05-06 Transport Canada grants WestJet request regarding flight attendant requirements National
2013-05-03 Minister Fletcher addresses Western Canadian Aviation Forum, stresses the importance of a strong and competitive aviation sector to Canada's economy National
2013-05-01 Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada National
2013-05-01 Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority National
2013-04-29 Harper government launches Rail Safety Week with new funding for railway crossing improvements National
2013-04-26 Minister Lebel discusses the new bridge for the St. Lawrence and the new long-term infrastructure program at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal National
2013-04-26 Strengthening Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Edmonton intermodal project will grow exports and benefit the local economy National
2013-04-22 Government of Canada invests in efficiency and competitiveness at the Port of Halifax National
2013-04-19 City of Ottawa kicks off construction of Confederation Line maintenance facility National
2013-04-17 Minister Lebel announces a request for proposals regarding the new bridge for the St. Lawrence National
2013-04-16 Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports National
2013-04-15 Harper government invests in safety at Campbell River Airport National
2013-04-12 Government of Canada welcomes Presidential Permit for Detroit River International Crossing National
2013-04-12 Harper government to help more ships reduce emissions, improve air quality National
2013-04-10 Minister Lebel continues consultative process and discusses new bridge for the St. Lawrence with Montreal area mayors National
2013-04-10 Government of Canada invests in safety at Windsor International Airport National
2013-04-02 Harper government enhances efficiency of North Portal Border Crossing National
2013-04-02 Harper government enhances efficiency of Lansdowne Border Crossing National
2013-04-02 Public consultations on the environmental assessment for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence National
2013-04-02 Harper government enhances efficiency of Emerson Border Crossing National
2013-03-28 Harper government announces new project for job-creating and export-enhancing infrastructure along BC’s Highway 91 National
2013-03-27 Harper government to enhance efficiency of Lacolle Border Crossing National
2013-03-23 Promise made, promise kept: Evergreen Line construction on track National
2013-03-18 Harper government announces first steps towards World-Class Tanker Safety System National
2013-03-13 Government of Canada invests in safety at Kamloops Airport National
2013-03-13 Next stage of tunnel construction underway for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension National
2013-03-13 Appointment to Marine Atlantic Inc. National
2013-03-13 Appointment to VIA Rail Canada Inc. National
2013-03-13 Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority National
2013-03-12 Minister Fletcher listens to trucking industry perspectives National
2013-03-08 Construction of $90-million Road, Rail and Utility Corridor at Port of Prince Rupert National
2013-03-06 Shore power arrives at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal National
2013-03-01 Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain system receives upgrades National
2013-02-26 Highway 1 improvements east of Pritchard move to tender National
2013-02-23 The Government of Canada celebrates National Aviation Day and calls for applications for the Federal Student Work Experience Program – Civil Aviation Internship National
2013-02-22 Government of Canada invests in safety at Lloydminster Municipal Airport National
2013-02-22 Mayor Watson welcomes Rideau Transit Group to Ottawa National
2013-02-21 Helping grow Canada’s exports to fast-growing Asian markets through Vancouver’s South Shore Trade Area National
2013-02-20 Minister Fast holds pre-budget consultation with B.C. business leaders National
2013-02-18 Minister Lebel meets with design experts to discuss the new bridge for the St. Lawrence National
2013-02-14 Appointment to the Halifax Port Authority National
2013-02-14 Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority National
2013-02-14 Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority National
2013-02-14 Canada strengthens vehicle safety standards National
2013-02-13 Appointment to Ridley Terminals Inc. National
2013-02-13 Appointment to the Canadian Transportation Agency National
2013-02-07 New bridge for the St. Lawrence - The federal government will continue to consult with its partners National
2013-02-07 Transportation/infrastructure renewal - New Sydney River Bridge will have active transportation lane National
2013-02-04 “511 Alberta” road reports put you on road to safer travel National
2013-02-04 Harper government announces pan-Canadian risk assessment study on marine safety National
2013-02-01 Study shows low rolling resistance tires perform well in winter conditions, increase fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions National
2013-01-31 The Government of Canada continues to expand opportunities for Canada’s air industry to the benefit of consumers National
2013-01-24 Harper government partners with Port Metro Vancouver to improve movement of exports through the Asia-Pacific Gateway to fast-growing Asian markets National
2013-01-23 Shore power arrives at the Port of Halifax National
2013-01-17 Harper Government invests in safety at Lethbridge County Airport National
2013-01-16 Charlottetown Airport expansion will provide economic boost National