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.
