Changes to Dangerous Goods Regulations
The Canadian Government has registered a number of changes to [...]
Transport Minister receives final investigation report on Queen of the North accident
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today acknowledged receipt of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's final report on the sinking of the Queen of the North off the coast of British Columbia on March 22, 2006.
Improving rail safety in Canada: Minister tables the Railway Safety Act review report in the House of Commons
OTTAWA — The Railway Safety Act (RSA) review report, Stronger Ties: A Shared Commitment to Railway Safety, was tabled today in the House of Commons by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Minister Cannon launched a review of the RSA in December 2006. The report presents the findings, including more than 50 recommendations to improve rail safety in Canada.
Amended Canada Transportation Act receives Royal Assent
Government of Canada to fund expansion at border crossing facility in Lacolle, Quebec
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.