Markham – Investing in improving railway safety is important to ensure Canadians benefit from the safest railway systems. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Markham—Unionville, Paul Chiang, announced an investment of over $13.5 million to support 112 projects in the Greater Toronto and …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free online course, in partnership with Transport Canada, to help those who work in the marine industry mitigate the risks associated with fatigue at sea. The one-hour Fatigue Management at Sea course explains what fatigue is, how to avoid it, and how to reduce its effects. Seafarers …
Montréal – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, joined by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Fady Dagher, Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), announced a federal investment of $15 million …
Sherbrooke — Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, announce an investment of $21,445,679 to modernize the Société de transport de Sherbrooke (STS) and electrify its vehicles. The governments of Quebec and Canada are investing $12,482,553 and $8,963,126 respectively. For the occasion, the ministers were accompanied by …
Quebec – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to investing in our supply chains. Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $14.5 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund. The investment to Air Inuit Ltd. …
Montreal – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced that a National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft will take place on …
Vancouver – Abandoned and wrecked vessels can be harmful to the environment and to public safety. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the federal government made abandoning your vessel illegal in Canada and it is taking action to remove abandoned and wrecked vessels from our waters and protecting our coasts and waterways. Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea …
Vancouver – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while ensuring they are resilient and adaptive to the impacts of climate change. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment …
Ottawa – Canada marks 4 years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), and Canada continues to honour the victims and stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave an emotional speech at a Toronto memorial marking three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752, stressing that Canada …
Ottawa – The safety and security of Canada’s marine transportation system is a top priority for Transport Canada. A critical part of that system is a modern and streamlined regulatory regime that is consistent with international standards. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the new Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations, which apply to the construction and equipment of new vessels 24 …
