OTTAWA Transport Canada is taking steps to update the definition of low speed vehicles (LSVs). The proposed change would allow manufacturers of small LSV trucks to begin to market them in Canada. Such trucks could be used in applications such as grounds keeping, landscaping and in certain industrial and institutional settings.

Government of Canada funds new transit security projects in British Columbia
VANCOUVER The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Vancouver and Lower Mainland, British Columbia, will receive up to $7,142,250 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.

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.

Government of Canada to continue funding Northern Ontario passenger rail service
OTTAWA The Government of Canada is providing Algoma Central Railway with $4.2 million in operating funding, to continue passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst, Ontario until March 31, 2009. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

New aviation safety regulations for air traffic services
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to increase accountability in the aviation sector. The amendments build on the regulations that have been in place since 2005 for air operators.

Consultations begin for Canada’s first motor vehicle fuel consumption regulations
OTTAWA Transport Canada is reminding Canadians that consultations for the country’s first motor vehicle fuel consumption regulations have begun, as announced on January 17, 2008 by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

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.

Douglas Eyford Appointed to Negotiate with First Nations on Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal Issues
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for M tis and Non-Status Indians, and the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today announced the appointment of Mr. Douglas Eyford as chief federal negotiator to work with First Nations to resolve their outstanding concerns with the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Fairview container terminal projects.

Appointment to the Oshawa Harbour Commission
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Gary F. Valcour of Oshawa, Ontario, to the board of directors of the Oshawa Harbour Commission for a period of one year.

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