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OTTAWA —Today, Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird received the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s "Watchlist" that outlines its safety recommendations for air, marine and rail transportation.
Date Issued: 2010-03-16
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that Transport Canada will take back the certification and oversight functions for business aviation from the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). This change will come into effect on April 1, 2011. Business aircraft are predomi
Date Issued: 2010-03-15
TOKYO — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), met today with Canada’s international partners in the Asia Pacific Region to address the risks to civil aviation security and improve the effectiveness of security measures.
Date Issued: 2010-03-12
OTTAWA — Transport Canada today announced the airspace restrictions that will be in effect for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games as of midnight, March 12, . 2010, following the Games’ opening ceremonies.
Date Issued: 2010-03-11
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for Smiths Falls" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2010-03-08
The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new Windsor station" was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2010-03-01
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced the successful conclusion of the first-ever air transport agreement with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Date Issued: 2010-03-01
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced Canada’s first-ever air transport agreement with Tunisia.
Date Issued: 2010-03-01
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that as part of Canada’s Northern Strategy, the federal government is proposing a regulated Arctic traffic zone, requiring certain vessels to report information to authorities as they pass through Canada’s northern waters.
Date Issued: 2010-02-28
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced new dedicated funds that will help to strengthen Canada’s air transportation system against terrorist attacks, enhance the protection of air travellers and better align the aviation system with international security requirements.
Date Issued: 2010-02-25
RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT — The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Regional Minister for Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, today highlighted the completion of important infrastructure upgrades that will improve airside surfaces for Rankin Inlet. The Government of Canada has invest
Date Issued: 2010-02-24
OTTAWA — Transport Canada has finalized tire testing on a multi-function activity vehicle (MFAV). The purpose of the tests was to identify the safest configuration of tires on an MFAV for winter highway driving.
Date Issued: 2010-02-23
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today celebrated National Aviation Day 2010 by highlighting an event drawing attention to this year’s theme — youth. As part of National Aviation Day, the Canada Aviation Museum hosted an event to feature the variety of career paths available to yout
Date Issued: 2010-02-23
QUISPAMSIS, NEW BRUNSWICK — The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Member of Parliament for Fundy-Royal; Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John; New Brunswick Health Minister Mary Schryer, on behalf of Transportation Minister Denis Landry; Saint John
Date Issued: 2010-02-22
KAMLOOPS – A new operations and maintenance facility for the Kamloops Transit System will be built, thanks to investments from Canada, British Columbia and the City of Kamloops.
Date Issued: 2010-02-22
"Marine Atlantic to again honour Canadian Forces with discounted travel" was created by Marine Atlantic in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Date Issued: 2010-02-22
SUMMERSIDE, PEI — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today joined Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont to announce that ownership of the Port of Summerside is being transferred to the Summerside Port Corporation Inc. This transfer was made possible under
Date Issued: 2010-02-19
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced a new change that will benefit passengers flying outbound from Canada whose connecting flights are through European Union (EU) airports. Effective today, passengers can carry duty-free purchases of liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 mill
Date Issued: 2010-02-19
SUMMERSIDE, PEI — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today joined Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont to announce that ownership of the Port of Summerside is being transferred to the Summerside Port Corporation Inc. This transfer was made possible under
Date Issued: 2010-02-19
RED DEER, ALBERTA — Member of Parliament for Red Deer, Earl Dreeshen, on behalf of Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird, today announced the arrival of new equipment worth $851,000 at the Red Deer Airport. The equipment includes a plow truck, sweeper and snow blower, and was funded through Transport
Date Issued: 2010-02-18
RED DEER, ALBERTA — Member of Parliament for Red Deer, Earl Dreeshen, on behalf of Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird, today announced the arrival of new equipment worth $851,000 at the Red Deer Airport. The equipment includes a plow truck, sweeper and snow blower, and was funded through Transport
Date Issued: 2010-02-18
MEXICO CITY — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), met today with international partners to address the challenges, threats and opportunities in civil aviation security.
Date Issued: 2010-02-17
WAWEIG, NEW BRUNSWICK — New Brunswick’s Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet and Greg Thompson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick-Southwest today released details of 11 contracts awarded to clear land for a new highway corridor. The work will prepare for the construction of a new four-lane highway betw
Date Issued: 2010-02-17
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced the appointment of Mr. Rocco (Rocky) Vacca of Niagara Falls, Ontario, to the board of directors of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. Mr. Vacca has been appointed for a period of three years.
Date Issued: 2010-02-11
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the reappointment of Mr. J. Douglas Smith as chair of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority for a term of three years, effective March 5, 2010.
Date Issued: 2010-02-11
QUEBEC CITY — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today met with Karim Ghellab, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Transport, to discuss the recently expanded air transport agreement between the two countries. The ministers had a bilateral meeting at the International Winter
Date Issued: 2010-02-08
OTTAWA — The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Jamaica.
Date Issued: 2010-02-08
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird, and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced that effective immediately airlines can provide more flight options between Canada and the Caribbean.
Date Issued: 2010-02-08
QUEBEC CITY — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird took part today in welcoming participants from around the world to the XIII International Winter Road Congress. Organized by the World Road Association (PIARC), the congress will be held in Quebec City from February 8 to 11 and will showcase the Can
Date Issued: 2010-02-08
OTTAWA — Transport Canada is today informing the public of a potential problem with the base of the Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat. Dorel Distribution Canada will voluntarily notify its customers.
Date Issued: 2010-02-05
OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today advised Toyota drivers who are affected by the recall of accelerators to bring their cars to their Toyota dealers for servicing as soon as possible.
Date Issued: 2010-02-03
OTTAWA — The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and John Baird, Canada’s Transport Minister, met today with Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, to bolster cooperation and coordination between the United States and Canada on aviation securit
Date Issued: 2010-02-02
OTTAWA — Transport Canada today announced airspace restrictions are now in effect around the Vancouver International Airport and the Whistler Athletes’ Village. The restrictions come into effect with the opening of the Olympic Village on January 29, 2010, and will remain in force for the entire durati
Date Issued: 2010-01-29
ENFIELD, NOVA SCOTIA — Residents of East Hants will benefit from two new accessible minivans, thanks to investments from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. The announcement was made today by Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, and Gary Burrill
Date Issued: 2010-01-25
OTTAWA — The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Mégantic–L'Érable, today announced an investment of up to $2.174 million for the short–term extension of the ferry service between the Magdalen Islands and
Date Issued: 2010-01-21
VANCOUVER — Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail) pled guilty on January 11, 2010, to failing to comply with a July 12, 2007, Notice and Order under the
Date Issued: 2010-01-21
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that airline passengers who are travelling to the United States are now permitted to bring one carry-on bag with some small exceptions. This new measure replaces the temporary restriction on carry-on bags introduced as a result of the Dec
Date Issued: 2010-01-19
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. William Deluce to the board of directors for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) as the Air Transport Association of Canada represe
Date Issued: 2010-01-19
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that three new state-of-the-art dockside gantry cranes for the Third Berth at Deltaport in Vancouver, British Columbia, are now operating. This new w
Date Issued: 2010-01-18
OTTAWA — In light of the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today launched a video to promote Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway as one of the fastest and most efficient ways to move pro
Date Issued: 2010-01-15
OTTAWA — The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced completion of the Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY) rail barge ramp, a shortsea shipping project at the marine rail terminal on Annacis Island in Delta. This project
Date Issued: 2010-01-15
OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird and Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) today announced that the Government of Canada is investing in full body scanners to enhance security at Canadian airports.
Date Issued: 2010-01-05
