Government of Canada funds new projects through another round of Transit-Secure
MONTREAL The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new projects to enhance rail and transit security under Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada’s $80-million passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program.
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Government of Canada funds new transit security projects in Ontario
toronto Colin Carrie, MP for Oshawa, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that transit operators and other eligible recipients in Ontario will receive up to $5,256,075 in funding for the development of training programs; the upgrade of access control measures, security technology and communication equipment; and the development of risk assessments and security plans. The funding is being provided through the fourth round of Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada s passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program.
