Government of Canada presents the long-term strategy to revitalize Marine Atlantic Inc.
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today released the long-term strategy to revitalize the passenger and freight ferry service operated by Marine Atlantic Inc. in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND QUEBEC INVEST IN THE RESTORATION OF QUEBEC SHORTLINE RAILWAYS
TROIS-RIVI RES, Quebec The governments of Canada and Quebec, in the presence of representatives of some of the railway companies involved, today announced a total investment of more than $75 million over five years to restore the infrastructure of shortline railways.
FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL MEASURES BOOST STABILITY OF PORT TRUCKING OPERATIONS
OTTAWA - The governments of Canada and British Columbia today announced a joint initiative to maintain stable wages and working conditions for independent owner-operator truckers serving Lower Mainland ports.
Strong loonie, mortgage woes deterred U.S. tourists in July: StatsCan
Fewer Americans crossed into Canada in July, with overnight travel into the country reaching its lowest level since the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) crisis.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA TEAMS UP WITH VANCOUVER TO HELP CANADIANS LEAVE THEIR CARS AT HOME
APPOINTMENT TO THE BLUE WATER BRIDGE AUTHORITY
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ken James as a member and Chairperson of the board of directors of the Blue Water Bridge Authority.
TRANSPORT CANADA INVITES SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO JOIN THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today invited applications from seniors and persons with disabilities wishing to serve as committee members on the modernized Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation. The committee has a mandate to identify obstacles and emerging issues in the national transportation system that impact accessibility and to advise the Minister on accessibility issues and initiatives.
TRANSPORT CANADA AND INDUSTRY PARTNER TO IMPROVE AVIATION SAFETY
OTTAWA Transport Canada hosted the 5th annual meeting of the Canadian Aviation Executives Safety Network yesterday. The network enables Transport Canada and leaders from the Canadian aviation industry to work together to enhance aviation safety in Canada.
Eating fewer calories could mean living longer: study
Eating fewer calories could protect the body from the effects of aging, U.S. researchers have found.
