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Jul 13, 2015, 11:50 ET Minister Raitt engages Durham, York and Toronto area community, business, municipal leaders on next steps for the Pickering Lands
WHITHBY, ON, July13, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today met with with community groups, regional and municipal...
Jul 10, 2015, 11:22 ET Minister Raitt highlights the importance of international trade for Canada
Addressed participants at the 2015 Toronto Global Forum OTTAWA, July 10, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, was in...
Jul 09, 2015, 12:49 ET Minister Raitt meets with Alberta Enterprise Group to talk about the future of transportation - Reaffirms Canada's commitment to the importance of transportation and trade for our economy
EDMONTON, July 9, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, met with key Alberta business owners, investors and entrepreneurs...
Jul 09, 2015, 11:56 ET Government of Canada proposes changes to aerodrome development
New rules require consultation with Canadians in surrounding communities OTTAWA, July 9, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of...
Jul 07, 2015, 16:35 ET Harper Government announces initiative to improve ship-source oil spill preparedness and response
Minister Raitt announces the Area Response Planning pilot project during a speech at the Vancouver Board of Trade OTTAWA, July 7, 2015 /CNW/ - The...
Jul 06, 2015, 17:19 ET Harper government invests in safe marine shipping - Minister Raitt announces funding for the Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping
OTTAWA, July 6, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, along with John Weston, Member of Parliament for West...
Jul 06, 2015, 11:14 ET Minister Raitt marks the second anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic derailment
OTTAWA, July 6, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, issued today this statement on the second anniversary of the...
Jun 30, 2015, 17:04 ET Government of Canada strengthens air cargo security
Updated regulations will facilitate flow of goods, align with international practices OTTAWA, June 30, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt,...
Jun 25, 2015, 10:04 ET Government of Canada Marks Fifth annual Day of the Seafarer
OTTAWA, June 25, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, encourages all Canadians to mark the Day of the Seafarer, which takes ...
Jun 24, 2015, 16:09 ET Appointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Three-year mandate for Mr. Rafik Souccar OTTAWA, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the...
Jun 24, 2015, 16:00 ET Appointment to Canada Post Corporation
Three-year mandate for Ms. Michèle Desjardins OTTAWA, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the...
Jun 24, 2015, 13:10 ET Transport Canada launches national campaign on laser safety - Helping Canadians better understand the dangers lasers pose to aircraft
VANCOUVER, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of...
Jun 18, 2015, 17:29 ET Legislation to strengthen rail safety and accountability receives Royal Assent
OTTAWA, June 18, 2015 /CNW/ - To enhance railway safety and make the rail industry and crude oil shippers more accountable to Canadians, the...
Jun 12, 2015, 13:37 ET Government of Canada marks milestone in Canada-China civil aviation trade
Viking Air Ltd. to sell Twin Otter in China, becomes first Canadian company to benefit from new bilateral arrangement VANCOUVER, June 12, 2015 /CNW/...
Jun 12, 2015, 12:48 ET Minister Raitt discusses the future of transportation in Canada - Ensuring transportation in Canada meets the needs of today and tomorrow
TORONTO, June 12, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, delivered remarks today at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto...
Jun 05, 2015, 14:59 ET Transport Canada proposes changes to strengthen the safe transportation of dangerous goods
New reporting requirements will improve risk analysis and emergency response OTTAWA, June 5, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister...
Jun 04, 2015, 12:55 ET Appointments to the Port Alberni Port Authority - Two-year mandates for Mr. Allan Robert Haggard and Mr. Dennis Lawrence Jonsson
OTTAWA, June 4, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointments of Mr. Allan Robert Haggard, and Mr....
Jun 03, 2015, 16:32 ET Appointment to Ridley Terminals Inc.
Four-year mandate for Ms. Gillian Gail Kirk OTTAWA, June 3, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the...
Jun 03, 2015, 16:13 ET New legislation introduced for stronger vehicle recall powers
Safer Vehicles for Canadians Act includes new recall powers and fines for manufacturers OTTAWA, June 3, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa...
Jun 03, 2015, 13:50 ET Appointment to the Canadian Transportation Agency
Five-year mandate for Mr. Scott Hugh Streiner OTTAWA, June 3, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the...
Jun 02, 2015, 17:00 ET Canada welcomes International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation to Ottawa, marks 70th anniversary
OTTAWA, June 2, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Foreign...
Jun 02, 2015, 14:29 ET Canada expands air links with Cuba
OTTAWA, June 2, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced an expanded Canada-Cuba Air Transport Agreement that...
Jun 01, 2015, 15:53 ET Government of Canada intends to introduce legislation for new vehicle recall powers
New proposed powers provide the necessary tools to better protect Canadians on the road OTTAWA, June 1, 2015 /CNW/ - Today the Honourable Lisa Raitt, ...
May 28, 2015, 13:00 ET Transport Canada consults on proposed changes to UAV safety regulations
Proposed options focus on smaller, lower-risk unmanned aircraft activities OTTAWA, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of...
May 25, 2015, 12:43 ET Minister Raitt highlights need for transportation industry innovation and adaptability
Addressed participants at the 2015 Canadian Transportation Research Forum OTTAWA, May 25, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of...