CBSA to Require Advance Information?
The government of Canada today announced that it intends to [...]
UNCITRAL Convention Sets Sail
Vienna: Today the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law [...]
Big Recovery for Small Importer
The New Year saw the conclusion of a cargo dispute [...]
Transport Minister receives final report on Air France accident
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today acknowledged receipt of the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada's final report into the Air France accident at Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto on August 2, 2005.
Ship fined $80,000 for polluting Vancouver Harbour
VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the federal government has successfully prosecuted the Motor Vessel Andre, a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier for spilling over 7,500 litres of oil into Vancouver Harbour. The pollution incident occurred on July 4, 2006 while the vessel was bunkering fuel oil at anchorage in the Port of Vancouver.
Transport minister introduces amendments to the Canada marine act
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today introduced proposed amendments to the Canada Marine Act. These amendments will strengthen the operating framework for Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) by modifying the current borrowing regime, providing for access to contribution funding, and clarifying some aspects of governance.
Canada transportation act and aeronautics act amendments reintroduced in parliament
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today reintroduced the former Bill C-6 (Act to amend the Aeronautics Act) and former Bill C-58 (Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act) in the House of Commons.
Gavin Magrath Speaks at i|e Canada Conference
Gavin Magrath attended the 2008 IE Canada trade show and [...]
Children of Ethiopia Education Fund Obtains Charitable Status
Magrath O'Connor is pleased to announce that pro-bono client "Children [...]
Federal Court Decision on use of taxpayer information
The Federal Court ruled on s. 241 of the Income [...]