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May 2006

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May 26, 2006
New ridematching system helps federal employees carpool

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Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, along with Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa, launching the City of Ottawa’s new ridematching system. OTTAWA — Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, along with Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa, launching the City of Ottawa’s new ridematching system.

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The launch of Ottawaridematch.com took place on Sparks Street, between Bank Street and O’Connor Street. The launch of Ottawaridematch.com took place on Sparks Street, between Bank Street and O’Connor Street.

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At the ceremony, the City of Ottawa presented officials from Nortel, the University of Ottawa and Transport Canada with Travelwise awards, recognizing their longstanding and successful commuting programs. Minister Cannon accepted the award on behalf of Transport Canada. At the ceremony, the City of Ottawa presented officials from Nortel, the University of Ottawa and Transport Canada with Travelwise awards, recognizing their longstanding and successful commuting programs. Minister Cannon accepted the award on behalf of Transport Canada.

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May 25, 2006
Transfer of a railway line in northern Manitoba to Keewatin Railway Company

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The community of Pukatawagan and surrounding areas celebrate the transfer of a railway line in northern Manitoba to Keewatin Railway Company. THE PAS, Manitoba — The community of Pukatawagan and surrounding areas celebrate the transfer of a railway line in northern Manitoba to Keewatin Railway Company.

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Brian Jean, Parliamentary Secretary to Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Ron Lemieux, Minister of Transportation and Government Services Manitoba were on hand to mark the transfer of the 185-mile Sherridon subdivision, which runs between Sherritt Junction and Lynn Lake in Manitoba. Brian Jean, Parliamentary Secretary to Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Ron Lemieux, Minister of Transportation and Government Services Manitoba were on hand to mark the transfer of the 185-mile Sherridon subdivision, which runs between Sherritt Junction and Lynn Lake in Manitoba.

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Keewatin Railway Company, a First Nations-owned railway company, received funding from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and three First Nations communities for the railway line purchase. Keewatin Railway Company, a First Nations-owned railway company, received funding from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and three First Nations communities for the railway line purchase.

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May 19, 2006
National launch of Safe Boating Awareness Week

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May 19, 2006 marked the national launch of Safe Boating Awareness Wee which seeks to promote a wide range of safe boating practices to an estimated seven million recreational boaters across the country. Left, Serge St-Martin, Chief Commander of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons introduces speakers at the event. OTTAWA - May 19, 2006 marked the national launch of Safe Boating Awareness Wee which seeks to promote a wide range of safe boating practices to an estimated seven million recreational boaters across the country. Left, Serge St-Martin, Chief Commander of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons introduces speakers at the event.

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Representatives from the Ottawa Police and the Ontario Provincial Police stand in front of the Office of Boating Safety promotions trailer to listen to some of the people who will be travelling around the province speaking with members of the public about the importance of staying safe by wearing a lifejacket, taking a boating safety course, and not mixing alcohol with boating. Representatives from the Ottawa Police and the Ontario Provincial Police stand in front of the Office of Boating Safety promotions trailer to listen to some of the people who will be travelling around the province speaking with members of the public about the importance of staying safe by wearing a lifejacket, taking a boating safety course, and not mixing alcohol with boating.

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Cameraman records: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Brian Jean, and Chair of the Safe Boating Council, Randy Whaley, as they supervise a mock courtesy check of a powerboat. Cameraman records: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Brian Jean, and Chair of the Safe Boating Council, Randy Whaley, as they supervise a mock courtesy check of a powerboat.

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