Government of Canada invests in grade crossing improvements in British Columbia during Rail Safety Week
VICTORIA As part of Rail Safety Week, the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide support for three safety improvement projects at railway crossings in British Columbia.
Biovail shifts focus, closing Puerto Rican plants
Pharmaceutical company Biovail Corp. unveiled sweeping changes to its business on Thursday including the closure of two off-shore production facilities and a shift in its research focus.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Saskatchewan
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN The Government of Canada today announced $14.9 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Saskatchewan. The announcement was made by the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Government of Canada invests in grade crossing improvements in Manitoba during rail safety week
WINNIPEG In celebration of Rail Safety Week, the Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide support for six safety improvement projects at railway crossings in Manitoba.
Government of Canada improves aviation safety with new language requirements
OTTAWA New regulations will require Canadian flight crew and air traffic controllers to demonstrate proficiency in either English or French. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
BCE profit declines
Earnings for BCE Inc. fell in the first quarter due to restructuring costs and charges to fund broadband expansion in smaller communities.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND The Government of Canada today announced $2.1 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Prince Edward Island. The announcement was made by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Yukon
WHITEHORSE, YUKON The Government of Canada today announced $500,000 in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Yukon. The announcement was made by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for M tis and Non-Status Indians, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Alberta
CALGARY, ALBERTA The Government of Canada today announced $52.9 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Alberta. The announcement was made by the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Canada’s trade surplus grew again in March
Canada’s merchandise trade surplus grew in March for the third consecutive month as exports grew and imports declined, Statistics Canada said Friday.


