New regulations set fines for marine safety violations
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the coming into force of the new Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations. The regulations establish a comprehensive and consistent method outside of the courts for penalizing marine safety violations across Canada.
The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario continuing improvements to Highway 401 in Essex County
WINDSOR The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Essex MPP Bruce Crozier, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Transportation, today announced joint funding for the final phase of the five-phase project to widen Highway 401 approaching Windsor, Ontario.
Transport Minister receives final investigation report on Queen of the North accident
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today acknowledged receipt of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s final report on the sinking of the Queen of the North off the coast of British Columbia on March 22, 2006.
Captain Grimolfur Grimolfson posthumously wins Marine Safety Award
OTTAWA Captain Grimolfur Grimolfson today was posthumously granted Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Award for 2008 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian marine safety.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA The Government of Canada today announced $17.9 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Manitoba. The announcement was made by the Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Steve Ashton, Manitoba Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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.
Soaring grain costs could mean pricier beef, Alberta farmers say
The rising costs of food staples worldwide may boost the price of Alberta steaks by the fall, farmers warn.
The Government of Canada invests in public transit for healthier, more liveable communities in Quebec
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $116.3 million in funding for capital investments to improve public transit in Quebec through the Public Transit Capital Trust, which was announced in Budget 2008.
