Mandatory safety measures for parachuting activities
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new measures to improve the safety of parachuting activities in Canada.
Governments working together to improve the environment and keep commuters moving in the Greater toronto Area
toronto The first shipment of the next generation of toronto Transit Commission (TTC) hybrid buses was unveiled today at the TTC’s Malvern Bus Division and Garage by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for the Greater toronto Area; the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Transportation; His Worship Mayor David Miller, City of toronto; and Adam Giambrone, Chair of the TTC. The buses will clear the air, improving the quality of life for toronto-area residents.
Rufus Wainwright wins 2nd GLAAD Award
Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has again been honoured by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards for his role in fighting homophobia in the entertainment industry.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA The Government of Canada today announced $14 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Nova Scotia. 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.
Government of Canada invests in grade crossing improvements during Rail Safety Week
OTTAWA As part of Rail Safety Week, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Transport Canada will provide support for 82 safety improvement projects at railway crossings across Canada.
Quebec’s Premont earns mountain bike silver
Canadian Marie-Helene Premont earned a silver medal Sunday at the women’s World Cup mountain bike race in Offenburg, Germany.
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 invests in grade crossing improvements in Saskatchewan during Rail Safety Week
REGINA As part of Rail Safety Week, 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, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide support for six safety improvement projects at railway crossings in Saskatchewan.
