OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Crosbie of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to the board of directors of the St. John’s Port Authority, effective January 1, 2011.

OTTAWA — On behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada, today announced the Government of Canada has transferred two marine training simulators to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with federal funding of $1,233,253 for the province to modernize the simulators.

OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Smith of Toronto, Ontario, as chair of the board of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for a term of four years.

SEPT-ILES (Quebec) – Today, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced during a visit to Sept-Îles a $15 million investment in six airports on the North Shore and Lower North Shore and in Schefferville, to keep the facilities safe and in operational condition and ensure the efficient pursuit of airport activities. 

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OTTAWA — The Government of Canada today announced that an aviation safety agreement with the European Union came into force on July 26, 2011. The Government of Canada has been working closely with its European counterpart to ratify the Agreement on Civil Aviation Safety. The agreement will make reciprocal acceptance of aeronautical products and services easier, reducing costs for Canadian companies and increasing competitiveness.

OTTAWA — Fewer people are dying and suffering injuries on Canadian roads every year. Transport Canada today released statistics that confirm the continuing decline in severe road collisions. 

OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced proposed Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (AMP Regulations) to establish an efficient and inclusive method outside of the courts to address violations under the International Bridges and Tunnels Act.

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced an update of the Intercity Bus Code of Practice that establishes standards for accessible intercity bus services for persons with disabilities. The update reflects the evolution of services offered to travellers with a disability since the original Code was issued in 1998

OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Mr. Brad Caldwell and Dr. Trevor Jain to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).