CANADA S NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTS MORE THAN $10.4 MILLION IN GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS DURING RAIL SAFETY WEEK
OTTAWA In celebration of Rail Safety Week, the Honourable Michael Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Canada’s New Government will provide more than $10.4 million for 103 safety improvement projects at railway crossings across Canada.
AIR SECURITY STRENGTHENED – PASSENGER PROTECT READY TO TAKE FLIGHT
OTTAWA – The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, together with the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new regulations that will strengthen air passenger security screening. Once implemented, new measures under a program known as Passenger Protect will prevent persons who pose an immediate threat to aviation security from boarding a commercial aircraft.
CANADA S NEW GOVERNMENT RENAMES WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN HONOUR OF JAMES ARMSTRONG RICHARDSON
WINNIPEG – The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the renaming of Winnipeg International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The new name proclaimed today is effective immediately.
CANADA S NEW GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PARTNER TO FUND HIGHWAY REHABILITATION
OTTAWA Canada s New Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to share equally the $48-million cost of highway rehabilitation and restoration along Route 1 of the Trans-Canada Highway in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the signing of a joint contribution agreement to fund the cost of construction.
NHL suspends Downie 20 games
Steve Downie of the Philadelphia Flyers was suspended for 20 games by the NHL on Friday for his hit on Ottawa’s Dean McAmmond during a pre-season game earlier this week.
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Grizzlies would face tough times on the Prairies: biologist
Grizzly bears may have a difficult time surviving if wildlife groups implement a plan to reintroduce them to the Prairies, according to a Saskatchewan biologist.
Manitoba boasts soaring rate of international immigration
The face of Manitoba is changing more quickly than other provinces as a record-high number of international immigrants arrived in the province last year, according to new figures from Statistics Canada.
Story time just a phone call away
Aliant has teamed up with P.E.I.’s provincial libraries to provide childrens’ stories over the telephone.
New CAO suspends new City of Winnipeg construction
New construction projects in Winnipeg are being put on hold for at least the next week while the city reviews its capital budget.
Brutal assault shocks Dartmouth community
The details of a brutal attack of a teenaged girl behind a Dartmouth school last week are emerging, shocking residents in the neighbourhood known for violent crime.
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APPOINTMENT TO MONTREAL PORT AUTHORITY
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Normand Morin of Montreal, Quebec, to the board of directors of the Montreal Port Authority for a period of three years.
NEW PARK BRIDGE OPENS AT KICKING HORSE CANYON
GOLDEN B.C. The new Park Bridge along the Trans-Canada Highway in Kicking Horse Canyon has been completed ahead of schedule. The announcement was made today by Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay Columbia on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and British Columbia Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon.
THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TEAM UP TO MAKE P.E.I. TRANSPORTATION SAFER AND MORE RELIABLE
CHARLOTTETOWN Canada’s New Government and the government of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) today announced they will invest up to $47,350 for the deployment and integration of intelligent transportation systems in the province. The projects being funded will help make transportation in P.E.I. safer, more reliable and more efficient. Each government will contribute up to $23,675 for projects beginning now through to September 30, 2008.
Federal surplus just keeps on growing
The federal government is still bringing in a lot more money than it’s spending, the latest figures from the Finance Department show.
CANADA S NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDS TRANSIT SECURITY IN ONTARIO
toronto Mr. Mike Wallace, MP for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $11,850,677 in funding to enhance transit security in Ontario. The Minister also announced the call for applications for the fourth round of funding under Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada s passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION
OTTAWA – Mr. Brian Jean, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today addressed the 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED). Hosted by Transport Canada, the conference is being held at the Palais des congr s de Montr al from June 18-22, 2007.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PORT AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the publication of proposed amendments to the Port Authorities Management Regulations.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDS TRANSIT SECURITY IN LAVAL
LAVAL, QUEBEC — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for Quebec, today announced $187,500 in funding to enhance transit security in Laval. This funding provides the transit operator for the City of Laval with financial assistance to carry out risk assessments and to develop security plans.
COMPLETION OF HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
ST. JOHN S The completion of seven highway infrastructure projects along the Newfoundland and Labrador Trans-Canada Highway was announced today by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, together with the Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs.
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Fort McMurray teens swapping sexual favours for shelter: report
A survey by a homelessness committee found some teenagers in the booming city of Fort McMurray are resorting to prostitution in exchange for a bed or couch for the night.
Manitoba boasts soaring rate of international immigration
The face of Manitoba is changing more quickly than other provinces as a record-high number of international immigrants arrived in the province last year, according to new figures from Statistics Canada.
Hair offers key to ancient genetic secrets: scientists
A team of international scientists has sequenced DNA from the hair shafts of 13 Siberian woolly mammoths, showing that it may be possible to study the genomes of animals in museum collections – even specimens that are hundreds of years old.
Critics raise eyebrows at extra cost of western Manitoba Hydro line
Manitoba Hydro’s decision to build a new transmission line on the west side of the province instead of the east is getting mixed reviews.
Canada’s health care workers migrate to cities and Alberta: report
Canadian health care workers are leaving rural areas and moving to larger centres, finds a report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Border flunks test by undercover U.S. investigators
Undercover American investigators who snuck duffel bags across the U.S.-Canada border have concluded that a smuggler could easily carry radioactive material or other contraband from one country to the other.
Mexico braces for Hurricane Lorenzo
Lorenzo quickly strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barreled toward Mexico’s Gulf Coast Thursday, forcing evacuations in low-lying coastal areas and the closure of ports and schools.
Federal budget surplus balloons to $14B
A booming Canadian economy generated such big tax revenues this past year that the federal budget surplus approached $14 billion, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday.
AIR TRANSAT DESIGNATED TO OFFER SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES TO SWITZERLAND
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Switzerland.
New Wall Map of Canada, bigger, better
Sidney, B.C.: During a visit with local students today, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, unveiled the brand new 2007 wall map of Canada. The Minister hand-delivered the first map while speaking to a Grade 11 Global Studies class at Parklands School in his home riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. The new map is 25 percent larger than the normal map of Canada with a sharper, clearer image of the country.
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More children’s toys recalled for unsafe lead levels
More children’s toys manufactured in China are being recalled because they contain unsafe levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
$2B lawsuit accuses carmakers of keeping Canadian prices high
Canadian car buyers have been the victims of a plot by automakers to inflate the price of cars in Canada and discourage cross-border buying, according to a $2-billion class-action lawsuit.
Coriander powder recalled for salmonella contamination
Canada’s food watchdog is warning consumers that Niru brand coriander powder distributed in Ontario is being recalled because it may be tainted with salmonella.
Quebec plans ban on phosphates in detergents
Quebec’s Liberal government will introduce a regulation this fall to prohibit phosphates in dish soap and other detergents.
Kosher foods, atheism dominate immigrant hearings in Quebec
Atheism could resolve tensions between cultural and religious groups in Quebec, said a witness who spoke Tuesday at the Bouchard-Taylor Commission hearings on immigrants.
Montreal bus union deplores city’s loan to golf tournament
Montreal’s bus drivers union is angry the city’s transit agency lent 35 of its best vehicles to the President’s Cup golf tournament when there is a shortage during rush hours.
Lotto winner cashes in $8.8M bookmark
A pipeline worker from Hinton, Alta., got more than a thrill from her mystery novel when she found the lotto ticket she was using as a bookmark won her nearly $9 million.
Quebec hospital linked to C. difficile deaths cleaner now: officials
The interim director of a Quebec hospital under scrutiny after a deadly C. difficile outbreak says it has taken draconian measures to prevent similar problems, but victims’ families continued to place part of the blame on hospital personnel.
Fewer gardeners rely on pesticides: StatsCan
Pesticide use is declining but gas-powered mowers remain a mainstay for many homeowners, according to a Statistics Canada study released Wednesday.
Swelling helium shortage popping party supplies
A global helium shortage continues to squeeze stock to notably low levels, deflating business for some party planners and forcing some scientists to stretch modest supplies.
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CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES BLUE SKY AGREEMENT WITH IRELAND
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced an Open Skies agreement with Ireland under the Government of Canada’s Blue Sky policy.
CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT DELIVERS THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS TO VANCOUVER ON FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
VANCOUVER – Canada’s New Government is launching a series of programs, totalling up to $61 million in funding, aimed at reducing the environmental and health effects of freight transportation. This strategy is part of the ambitious and realistic agenda of Canada’s New Government to protect the environment and the health of Canadians, as well as further economic prosperity.
APPOINTMENT TO THE MONTREAL PORT AUTHORITY
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yves Filion to the board of directors of the Montreal Port Authority for a period of three years.
SAFER BOATING STANDARDS SET BY CANADA’S NEW GOVERNMENT
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced changes to the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations, which now set higher standards for boating safety testing.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROBERTS BANK RAIL CORRIDOR
LANGLEY TOWNSHIP, BRITISH COLUMBIA Canada s New Government has concluded a multi-stakeholder agreement for road/rail grade separation projects along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. This work, for which the federal government is investing up to $75 million, will contribute to more efficient road and rail operations and enhance the quality of life for residents along the rail corridor.
TRANSPORT CANADA TABLES AMENDMENTS TO THE PILOTAGE ACT
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today tabled five key amendments to the Pilotage Act to help ensure the financial self-sufficiency of pilotage authorities while maintaining high levels of safety.
APPOINTMENT TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Claude F. Bennett to the board of directors of the Royal Canadian Mint, for a period of four years.
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