London – Investing in railway safety is crucial for reducing risks, preventing accidents, keeping Canada’s rail corridors running, and connecting Canadians. The Government is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safety and security, across the country. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced over $45 million for projects to improve railway safety across Canada. …
Minister of Transport prioritizes rail safety investments in Québec
Saint-Lazare – The Government of Canada ensures Canadians have the safest railway systems, in collaboration with local communities and railway companies. The Minister of Transport and Québec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Peter Schiefke, prioritized investments of $9.8 million for more than 70 projects across Québec, through the Rail Safety Improvement Program, notably a $472,679 …
Rail safety investments in GTA, Hamilton, other regions in Ontario announced
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 …
Making railways safer while reducing impacts of climate change
Port-Daniel-Gascons – The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe and building a green economy while creating good middle-class jobs. This is why we are improving rail safety, particularly in the face of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Diane Lebouthillier, announced a multi-year …