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May 16, 2013
Harper government invests in safety at Manitoba airports
WINNIPEG — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, today announced an investment of $666,819 for important safety improvements at the St. Andrews Airport, The Pas Airport, and the Thompson Regional Airport through the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
May 14, 2013
Harper government supports architectural quality in the design of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence
MONTREAL — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, announced today that the Government of Canada is working with the City of Montreal to ensure the new bridge for the St. Lawrence has architectural quality.
May 15, 2013
Government of Canada practically doubles investment in boating safety
MONTREAL — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced more than $1.8 million in funding over the next three years for eleven boating safety awareness projects under Transport Canada’s Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP).
May 13, 2013
New GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility to be built in East Gwillimbury
EAST GWILLIMBURY, ONTARIO — The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for York—Simcoe; Kevin Flynn, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, today marked the start of construction of a new GO bus storage and maintenance facility in East Gwillimbury.
May 8, 2013
Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States
HALIFAX — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada is adopting strict environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters.
April 29, 2013
Harper government launches Rail Safety Week with new funding for railway crossing improvements
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today launched Rail Safety Week with a multi-million-dollar commitment to improve railway crossings.
April 16, 2013
Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that the Harper Government is deploying software on Canada's full body scanners (FBS) that will enhance passenger privacy at airports, while continuing to ensure the safety and security of Canadian air travellers.
April 2, 2013
Harper government enhances efficiency of Emerson Border Crossing
WINNIPEG — Candice Bergen, Member of Parliament for Portage—Lisgar, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding to improve infrastructure at the Emerson Border Crossing. This announcement follows through on commitments in the Beyond the Border Action Plan announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama in December 2011.
April 2, 2013
Harper government enhances efficiency of North Portal Border Crossing
REGINA —Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding to expand and modernize the North Portal Border Crossing. This announcement follows through on commitments in the Beyond the Border Action Plan announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama in December 2011.
April 2, 2013
Harper government enhances efficiency of Lansdowne Border Crossing
LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO — Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds—Grenville, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced funding to expand and improve the Lansdowne Border Crossing. This announcement follows through on commitments in the Beyond the Border Action Plan announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama in December 2011.
March 13, 2013
Next stage of tunnel construction underway for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension
VAUGHAN, ONTARIO — Today at the site of the future Highway 407 Station, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Halton; the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto; Bill Fisch, Chairman and CEO of The Regional Municipality of York; His Worship Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of the City of Vaughan and Karen Stintz, Toronto Transit Commission Chair together launched the next stage of tunnel construction for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE).
January 21, 2013
Halifax- Extended Runway Officially Opens at Halifax Stanfield, Ushers in "New Era in Air Service"
From left to right: Mike Savage, Mayor, Halifax Regional Municipality; Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence; Hon. Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia; Tom Ruth, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority, participate in ribbon cutting ceremony at the official extended runway opening.
January 24, 2013
Harper government partners with Port Metro Vancouver to improve movement of exports through the Asia-Pacific Gateway to fast-growing Asian markets
OTTAWA—Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Member of Parliament for Delta—Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Government of Canada is funding an important new project in Delta, B.C., which builds on its commitment to open new markets for Canadian exports and increase transportation and trade capacity through the Asia-Pacific Gateway.
January 16, 2013
Charlottetown Airport expansion will provide economic boost
CHARLOTTETOWN – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue for Canada and the Honourable Robert Vessey, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for Prince Edward Island were joined by David McKenna, Chairman of the Charlottetown Airport Authority to celebrate the grand opening of the expanded terminal facility at the Charlottetown Airport.
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