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TORONTO — Greater Toronto Area residents, students and commuters now have a faster and more efficient transit option, thanks to the new York University busway. A ceremony today celebrated the completion of construction and kicked off the official start of rapid transit service from Downsview Station to York University.
Date Issued: 2009-11-20
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today released the following statement to mark the second annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.
Date Issued: 2009-11-18
The news release "New Elevator, escalator highlight upgraded Commercial-Broadway Station" was created by TransLink, Metro Vancouver's regional transportation authority.
Date Issued: 2009-11-16
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for Brockville" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2009-11-13
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce extensive Chatham-Windsor rail line improvements" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2009-11-12
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for Oshawa" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2009-11-09
SAGUENAY, QUEBEC — The governments of Canada and Quebec are today announcing the opening of one rebuilt four-lane divided section of Highway 175 between kilometre (km) 96 and km 106, in the Montmorency forest sector.
Date Issued: 2009-11-06
The news release "North Bay Transit– GGOB–Go Green on the Bus" was created by North Bay Transit.
Date Issued: 2009-11-06
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas A. Bennett to the board of directors of VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Date Issued: 2009-11-05
SUDBURY, ONTARIO — Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird, and the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Ontario’s Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Sudbury, today announced the start of construction on the next project to improve Highway 69. The highway will be widened and newly aligned from Estaire, Ontario, south to Highway 637.
Date Issued: 2009-11-05
OTTAWA — Today at the North American High Speed Rail Summit, the Honourable Brian Jean, MP, announced that the Government of Canada will provide $3.8 million in funding to upgrade 35 high-priority rail grade crossings in communities across Canada for the safety of Canadians.
Date Issued: 2009-11-03
OTTAWA — The Canadian Red Cross injury prevention programs today were granted Transport Canada's Marine Safety Award for 2009, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Canadian marine safety. Canada's Transport Minister John Baird announced the award today, coinciding with a ceremony held in Ottawa at the biannual meeting of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council.
Date Issued: 2009-11-02
Approximately 45 per cent of ring road is complete
Date Issued: 2009-11-02
PITT MEADOWS — Premier Gordon Campbell and Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows–Maple Ridge–Mission, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, officially opened the new Pitt River Bridge today, which will reduce congestion and cut travel times for the almost 90,000 vehicles that cross each day.
Date Issued: 2009-10-27
OTTAWA — Changes to clarify regulations for Canada's waterways were announced today by Canada's Transport Minister John Baird.
Date Issued: 2009-10-27
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) today announced the appointment of Captain Raymond Goode to the board of directors of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for a term of four years, effective November 19, 2009.
Date Issued: 2009-10-27
OTTAWA Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of
Mr. Stephen Rogers to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).
Date Issued: 2009-10-27
WELSFORD, NEW BRUNSWICK — The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Regional Minister for New Brunswick; Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John; New Brunswick Tourism and Parks Minister Stuart Jamieson; and Energy Minister and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fundy-River Valley Jack Keir today marked the start of construction of the 10.7-kilometre Route 7 bypass between Welsford and Nerepis.
Date Issued: 2009-10-26
MONTREAL — Today the Honourable Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced that the Government of Canada has taken action to improve travel options for passengers wishing to fly from Canada to Lebanon.
Date Issued: 2009-10-26
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today introduced proposed new Fire and Boat Drills Regulations to enhance safety and better ensure that passengers and crew of vessels understand what to do during emergencies.
Date Issued: 2009-10-23
SAGUENAY, QUEBEC — The governments of Canada and Quebec are today announcing the opening of two rebuilt four-lane divided sections of Highway 175 between kilometre (km) 113 and km 124, in the Mare-du-Sault area, and between km 176 and km 190, in the Lac des Uries area.
Date Issued: 2009-10-23
FORTUNE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR — The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada is contributing $387,000 for safety improvements at the Transport Canada port facility in Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Date Issued: 2009-10-22
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) today announced the winners of the 2009 Canadian Transportation Awards, recognizing leadership, excellence and achievement in the transportation sector.
Date Issued: 2009-10-22
TRACADIE-SHEILA, NEW BRUNSWICK — Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and the Honourable Denis Landry, New Brunswick Minister of Transportation, today marked the completion of construction and opening of the Tracadie North to Six Roads Bypass project on the Acadian Peninsula in northeast New Brunswick.
Date Issued: 2009-10-19
OTTAWA — Regulatory amendments enable the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority to adjust its tariff rates and maintain safe and efficient pilotage services in the Great Lakes.
Date Issued: 2009-10-14
HUNTER RIVER, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — The Honourable Gail Shea, federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont (Prince Edward Island), the Honourable Ron W. MacKinley, PEI Minister of Transportation and Public Works, and the Honourable Carolyn I. Bertram, PEI Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, today celebrated the official opening of the Hunter River portion of highway improvements along Route 2 in Prince Edward Island.
Date Issued: 2009-10-13
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada took action today to improve the testing of child car seats and ensure children have the best protection possible in vehicles.
Date Issued: 2009-10-09
WINNIPEG — The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Gary Doer, Manitoba Premier, today announced a further $3.5 million in funding to assist with the startup and operation of CentrePort Canada, a 20,000-acre inland port and trade area focused on leveraging Manitoba's role as a hub for international transportation, manufacturing, distribution and warehousing, to create jobs.
Date Issued: 2009-10-08
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the reappointment of Mr. Donald A. Wright as chairman of VIA Rail Canada Inc.'s board of directors for a term of one year, effective October 30, 2009.
Date Issued: 2009-10-06
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of Mr. Richard Hall to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).
Date Issued: 2009-10-06
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced proposed regulations to improve security for domestic ferry services. Under the proposed regulations, operators would be required to have security plans in place to help detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting domestic ferries and facilities.
Date Issued: 2009-10-05
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Date Issued: 2009-10-05
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced proposed regulations to help improve marine safety and security. The regulations would enable Canada to adopt an international shipping requirement that mandates tracking systems aboard certain classes of vessels.
Date Issued: 2009-09-23
OTTAWA — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of a panel to conduct Phase II of the rail freight service review. The review is examining Canada's rail-based logistics system (including shippers, terminal operators, ports and vessels), focusing on service provided to Canadian shippers and customers.
Date Issued: 2009-09-23
EDMONTON — Mr. Mike Lake, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, and the Honourable Luke Ouellette, Alberta Minister of Transportation, participated in a groundbreaking event today to kick off construction of two interchanges on Anthony Henday Drive to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety.
Date Issued: 2009-09-21
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Date Issued: 2009-09-21
OTTAWA — The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced that steps have been taken to protect farmers' right to use producer car-loading sites.
Date Issued: 2009-09-21
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail expand renewal of passenger train cars and locomotives" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2009-09-21
BRAMPTON — Today in an outdoor groundbreaking ceremony, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Canada's Minister of Finance, Linda Jeffrey, Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Transportation, and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell launched the start of construction for Brampton's new bus rapid transit (BRT) service, and officially unveiled its new name — Züm.
Date Issued: 2009-09-18
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of Ms. Gillian Trumper of Port Alberni, British Columbia, to the board of directors of the Port Alberni Port Authority for a term of three years.
Date Issued: 2009-09-15
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointments of Mr. Thomas J. Longworth and Mr. Craig Neeser as directors of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for a term of three years each.
Date Issued: 2009-09-15
ILDERTON, ONTARIO — Canadians will benefit from a new Service Charter for Canada Post following today's announcement by the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport). The Government of Canada created the Service Charter to outline its expectations concerning Canada Post's service and makes these expectations known to Canadians. The new Service Charter covers universal service, rates, delivery, access to postal services, security, outreach and consultation, and response to complaints.
Date Issued: 2009-09-11
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced that new regulatory amendments enable the Pacific Pilotage Authority to adjust its general tariffs of pilotage charges for vessels that are 226 metres or more in overall length.
Date Issued: 2009-09-11
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Date Issued: 2009-09-10
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the reappointment of Ms. Moya Greene as president and chief executive officer of the Canada Post Corporation for a term ending May 11, 2012, effective immediately. Ms. Greene was first appointed as president and chief executive officer of the corporation on May 12, 2005.
Date Issued: 2009-09-10
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird would like to take this opportunity to remind boaters across the country of the following safety tips to help keep everyone safe on Canada's waterways during the Labour Day long weekend:
Date Issued: 2009-09-09
SAINT JOHN — Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, New Brunswick Transportation Minister, Denis Landry, New Brunswick Tourism and Parks Minister, Stuart Jamieson, Abel LeBlanc, MLA for Saint John Lancaster and Ivan Court, Mayor of Saint John, today marked the beginning of construction of Phase 2 for the One Mile House Interchange during a site visit.
Date Issued: 2009-09-08
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of Mr. G. Mark Curry of Toronto and Mr. Robert D. Poirier of Oakville, Ontario, to the Toronto Port Authority's board of directors for a term of three years each, effective September 1, 2009.
Date Issued: 2009-09-02
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Date Issued: 2009-08-31
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Date Issued: 2009-08-31
