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Government of Canada Announces Changes to Registration Requirements for Human-Powered Vessels, Small Motorboats – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

CALGARY — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced important changes to Transport Canada’s small vessel registration requirements.


Minister Lebel Issues a Statement on Aircraft Accident in Resolute Bay, Nunavut – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

OTTAWA – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today released the following statement concerning the accident involving a First Air aircraft yesterday:


The Government of Canada Announces New Investment in Transportation Infrastructure – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

BELLEDUNE, NEW BRUNSWICK — The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of State for the Atlantic Gateway, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transpo…


Transport Canada Issues a Statement on Aircraft Accident in Resolute Bay, Nunavut – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

OTTAWA — The Department of Transport issued the following statement today


QEW Improvements Completed – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO — Rick Dykstra, MP for St. Catharines and Jim Bradley, MPP for St. Catharines, today marked the completion of the widening of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) through St. Catharines. These improvements will reduce congestion and …


The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Announce New Investments in Transportation Infrastructure – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

HALIFAX — The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, and the Honourable Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia, today announced new infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia. The total government …


Celebrating SkyTrain’s Silver Anniversary – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

VANCOUVER — After 25 years of service and 1.2 billion riders served, SkyTrain has reason to celebrate today.


Canada and Mexico Reach an Expanded Air Transport Agreement – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada and Mexico have reached an …


Improvements to Bus Service Standards for Persons with Disabilities – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

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…


Minister of Transport Addresses Commercial Marine industry – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011

TORONTO — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today delivered a keynote address to members of North America’s commercial marine industry during the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) Marine Club luncheon.