News Releases 2013

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Date	Title	Region
2013-09-30	Minister Raitt meets with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to reiterate commitment to safe transportation	National
2013-09-27	New Waterfront Training Center to enhance safety	National
2013-09-26	Government of Canada invests in safety at St. Andrews Airport	National
2013-09-25	Canada celebrates long history of contributing to international civil aviation	National
2013-09-24	Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency sign agreement that enhances aviation safety	National
2013-09-22	Official inauguration of Highway 73/175 in the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve	National
2013-09-18	Minister Raitt issues statement on rail incident in Ottawa	National
2013-09-16	Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence and awards contract for 3D terrain modelling and land surveying services	National
2013-09-16	Canadian rail sector to further reduce locomotive emissions under renewed agreement	National
2013-09-16	Government of Canada takes next step in new bridge for the St. Lawrence project	National
2013-09-14	Statement regarding Transport Canada’s railway safety regulations	National
2013-09-11	RapidBus BC Construction Gets Underway on the Westside	National
2013-09-10	Message of Condolence from Ministers Shea and Raitt	National
2013-09-05	Transport Minister Lisa Raitt tours federal infrastructure in Sept-Îles and Wabush	National
2013-09-05	Minister Raitt salutes the efforts of the organizers of Steam-Era	National
2013-09-04	Harper government and Port Metro Vancouver announce funding for new marine container examination facilities	National
2013-08-30	Harper government promotes Canadian jobs, reciprocity and fairness in the air industry	National
2013-08-28	New parking structure and station building at Erindale GO Station set to open next Tuesday	National
2013-08-28	Canada announces a first air transport agreement with Bangladesh	National
2013-08-22	Government of Canada invests in safety at West Kootenay Regional Airport	National
2013-08-20	Government of Canada awards contracts for construction of temporary causeway-bridge between île des Sœurs and Montreal	National
2013-08-19	Minister Raitt stresses importance of ports in the Canadian transportation system and economy in speech to the Association of Canadian Port Authorities	National
2013-08-16	New parking structure at the Ajax GO Station set to open on Monday, August 19th	National
2013-08-16	Complete: Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama project	National
2013-08-14	New online traffic map unveiled for Metro Vancouver	National
2013-08-14	Government of Canada invests in safety at Lethbridge Airport	National
2013-08-12	Evergreen Line project construction takes shape: first column in place	National
2013-08-09	Transport Minister announces support to Baddeck Lions Club shuttle boat to Kidston Island	National
2013-07-31	Circle Drive South Project to officially open to traffic	National
2013-07-29	Shovels in the ground for Hwy 1 four-lane improvements	National
2013-07-25	Minister Lisa Raitt meets with elected officials from Mégantic region	National
2013-07-23	Transport Canada announces emergency directive to increase rail safety	National
2013-07-22	Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence, awards contract for geotechnical studies and laboratory services	National
2013-07-19	China Eastern Airlines announces doubling of daily YVR-Shanghai Service	National
2013-07-18	Government of Canada invests in safety at Canadian Rockies International Airport	National
2013-07-18	Transport Canada collaborates with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and others to launch interactive driver fatigue management tool	National
2013-07-17	Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy welcomes the Berlin Express at the Port of Halifax	National
2013-07-12	Government of Canada continues progress on new bridge for the St. Lawrence, issues a request for proposals for 3D terrain modelling and land surveying services	National
2013-07-11	Government of Canada invests in safety at Sault Ste. Marie Airport	National
2013-07-11	Government of Canada invests in safety at Greater Sudbury Airport	National
2013-07-08	Minister Lebel issues a statement on the train derailment in Lac-Mégantic	National
2013-07-07	Minister Lebel issues statement on rail incident in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec	National
2013-07-05	South Fraser Perimeter Road grows B.C.’s economy and increases exports	National
2013-07-04	Government of Canada invests in safety at Tofino-Ucluelet-Long Beach Airport	National
2013-07-04	Expanding Air Links with China	National
2013-07-03	Harper Government announces funding for short-sea shipping feasibility study in Port Alberni, British Columbia	National
2013-07-03	Harper Government announces funding for short-sea shipping project in Nanaimo, British Columbia	National
2013-06-27	Statement regarding the train derailment at the Bonnybrook Bridge in Calgary	National
2013-06-26	Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in safety	National
2013-06-26	Harper Government’s new legislation in place to strengthen rail freight service	National
2013-06-25	Day of the Seafarer, June 25, 2013	National
2013-06-24	Government of Canada to invest in replacement vessel for Digby to Saint John ferry service	National
2013-06-24	Harper Government highlights ways the Asia-Pacific Gateway is helping increase Canadian exports to fast-growing Asian markets	National
2013-06-21	Government of Canada invests in safety at North Bay Jack Garland Airport	National
2013-06-21	Government of Canada invests in Wood Islands - Caribou ferry service	National
2013-06-19	Canada enhances safety of built-in child seats for larger and older children	National
2013-06-13	Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority
2013-06-11	Responsible, balanced approach for the future of the Pickering Lands ends decades of uncertainty: Lands are being committed for an airport, economic development and a national urban park	National
2013-06-07	Transport Canada releases final report on locomotive voice and video recorders	National
2013-06-04	Government of Canada launches a call for tenders for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project	National
2013-05-31	Government of Canada invests in safety at Nanaimo Airport	National
2013-05-30	Government of Canada invests in safety at the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat	National
2013-05-30	Government of Canada invests in safety at the Kamloops Airport	National
2013-05-30	Harper Government moves to a more efficient rail freight service	National
2013-05-30	Canada and the United States announce first-ever binational border infrastructure investment plan	National
2013-05-29	Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority	National
2013-05-27	Minister Fletcher discusses innovative technology and transportation	National
2013-05-24	Team Montréal Welcomes Qatar’s Withdrawal of Its ICAO Bid
2013-05-23	Minister Lebel reiterated Canada’s position on the International Civil Aviation Organization at the International Transport Forum’s 2013 Summit	National
2013-05-22	Government of Canada invests in safety at Moosonee Airport	National
2013-05-17	Governments of Canada and Victoria start construction of the new Johnson Street Bridge	National
2013-05-17	Minister Lebel will meet with officials from around the world to promote Montreal as the best city to host ICAO	National
2013-05-16	Minister Ashfield meets with Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council
2013-05-16	Harper government invests in safety at Manitoba airports	National
2013-05-16	Government of Canada invests in Atlantic Gateway efficiency and competitiveness in New Brunswick	National
2013-05-15	Government of Canada practically doubles investment in boating safety	National
2013-05-14	Harper government supports architectural quality in the design of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2013-05-13	New GO Transit bus storage and maintenance facility to be built in East Gwillimbury	National
2013-05-08	Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States	National
2013-05-06	Harper Government highlights the benefits of the Beyond the Border Action Plan	National
2013-05-06	Transport Canada grants WestJet request regarding flight attendant requirements	National
2013-05-03	Minister Fletcher addresses Western Canadian Aviation Forum, stresses the importance of a strong and competitive aviation sector to Canada's economy	National
2013-05-01	Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	National
2013-05-01	Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada	National
2013-04-29	Harper government launches Rail Safety Week with new funding for railway crossing improvements	National
2013-04-26	Strengthening Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Edmonton intermodal project will grow exports and benefit the local economy	National
2013-04-26	Minister Lebel discusses the new bridge for the St. Lawrence and the new long-term infrastructure program at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal	National
2013-04-22	Government of Canada invests in efficiency and competitiveness at the Port of Halifax	National
2013-04-19	City of Ottawa kicks off construction of Confederation Line maintenance facility	National
2013-04-17	Minister Lebel announces a request for proposals regarding the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2013-04-16	Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports	National
2013-04-15	Harper government invests in safety at Campbell River Airport	National
2013-04-12	Harper government to help more ships reduce emissions, improve air quality	National
2013-04-12	Government of Canada welcomes Presidential Permit for Detroit River International Crossing	National
2013-04-10	Government of Canada invests in safety at Windsor International Airport	National
2013-04-10	Minister Lebel continues consultative process and discusses new bridge for the St. Lawrence with Montreal area mayors	National
2013-04-02	Public consultations on the environmental assessment for the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2013-04-02	Harper government enhances efficiency of Emerson Border Crossing	National
2013-04-02	Harper government enhances efficiency of Lansdowne Border Crossing	National
2013-04-02	Harper government enhances efficiency of North Portal Border Crossing	National
2013-03-28	Harper government announces new project for job-creating and export-enhancing infrastructure along BC’s Highway 91	National
2013-03-27	Harper government to enhance efficiency of Lacolle Border Crossing	National
2013-03-23	Promise made, promise kept: Evergreen Line construction on track	National
2013-03-18	Harper government announces first steps towards World-Class Tanker Safety System	National
2013-03-13	Government of Canada invests in safety at Kamloops Airport	National
2013-03-13	Appointment to Marine Atlantic Inc.	National
2013-03-13	Next stage of tunnel construction underway for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension	National
2013-03-13	Appointment to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	National
2013-03-13	Appointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority	National
2013-03-12	Minister Fletcher listens to trucking industry perspectives	National
2013-03-08	Construction of $90-million Road, Rail and Utility Corridor at Port of Prince Rupert	National
2013-03-06	Shore power arrives at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal	National
2013-03-01	Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain system receives upgrades	National
2013-02-26	Highway 1 improvements east of Pritchard move to tender	National
2013-02-23	The Government of Canada celebrates National Aviation Day and calls for applications for the Federal Student Work Experience Program – Civil Aviation Internship	National
2013-02-22	Government of Canada invests in safety at Lloydminster Municipal Airport	National
2013-02-22	Mayor Watson welcomes Rideau Transit Group to Ottawa	National
2013-02-21	Helping grow Canada’s exports to fast-growing Asian markets through Vancouver’s South Shore Trade Area	National
2013-02-20	Minister Fast holds pre-budget consultation with B.C. business leaders	National
2013-02-18	Minister Lebel meets with design experts to discuss the new bridge for the St. Lawrence	National
2013-02-14	Canada strengthens vehicle safety standards	National
2013-02-14	Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority	National
2013-02-14	Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority	National
2013-02-14	Appointment to the Halifax Port Authority	National
2013-02-13	Appointment to Ridley Terminals Inc.	National
2013-02-13	Appointment to the Canadian Transportation Agency	National
2013-02-07	New bridge for the St. Lawrence - The federal government will continue to consult with its partners	National
2013-02-07	Transportation/infrastructure renewal - New Sydney River Bridge will have active transportation lane	National
2013-02-04	“511 Alberta” road reports put you on road to safer travel	National
2013-02-04	Harper government announces pan-Canadian risk assessment study on marine safety	National
2013-02-01	Study shows low rolling resistance tires perform well in winter conditions, increase fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions	National
2013-01-31	The Government of Canada continues to expand opportunities for Canada’s air industry to the benefit of consumers	National
2013-01-24	Harper government partners with Port Metro Vancouver to improve movement of exports through the Asia-Pacific Gateway to fast-growing Asian markets	National
2013-01-23	Shore power arrives at the Port of Halifax	National
2013-01-17	Harper Government invests in safety at Lethbridge County Airport	National
2013-01-16	Charlottetown Airport expansion will provide economic boost	National