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Sep 08, 2014, 11:17 ET Canada's Transport Minister addresses international airport council, discusses opportunities and challenges with aviation industry professionals

ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today addressed an audience of international air industry leaders,...

Jul 08, 2014, 14:05 ET Investment at Port Metro Vancouver increases agricultural shipping capacity

Improved infrastructure means more rail cars can be unloaded at once VANCOUVER, July 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Jeff Watson, Parliamentary Secretary to the...

Jul 02, 2014, 14:10 ET Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 for airport security programs and non-passenger screening

Amendments ensure the highest international aviation security standards for Canadian travellers. OTTAWA, July 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa...

Jun 27, 2014, 12:58 ET Minister Raitt announces new rail and dangerous goods requirements

Strengthening transportation safety for Canadians and their communities OTTAWA, June 27, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of...

Jun 20, 2014, 12:00 ET Minister Raitt announces new regulations for identifying dangerous goods in transport

Harmonized system better for emergency first responders TORONTO, June 20, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today...

Jun 18, 2014, 14:44 ET Appointments to the Canadian Transportation Agency

Mandates for Mr. William G. McMurray, Mr. P. Paul Fitzgerald and Mr. Stephen Campbell OTTAWA, June 18, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt,...

Jun 18, 2014, 14:30 ET Appointments to VIA Rail Canada

Three-year mandates for Ms. Melissa Sonberg and Ms. Deborah Robinson OTTAWA, June 18, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport,...

Jun 13, 2014, 14:27 ET Statement by the Ministers of Transport - Governments of Canada and British Columbia pleased with progress of trucking operations at Port Metro Vancouver, advisor Vince Ready to see it through the summer

VANCOUVER, June 13, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Todd Stone, British Columbia's Minister of...

Jun 12, 2014, 20:45 ET Government of Canada announces funding to improve trucking efficiency at Canada's busiest port

Follows through on Joint Action Plan to support an enhanced common reservation system at Port Metro Vancouver VANCOUVER, June 12, 2014 /CNW/ - The...

Feb 12, 2014, 09:12 ET Government of Canada introduces changes to pilot licensing

OTTAWA, Feb. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt today announced amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations which will set the groundwork ...

Feb 07, 2014, 14:24 ET Transport Canada proposes new rail regulations to reduce accidents and save lives

Protecting the safety of Canadians travelling by rail and road at federally regulated grade crossings OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable...

Jan 23, 2014, 13:29 ET Minister Raitt responds to Transportation Safety Board recommendations following Lac-Mégantic

Reaffirms commitment to maintaining and enhancing the safety of Canada's rail sector OTTAWA, Jan. 23, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt,...

Jan 22, 2014, 11:28 ET Minister Raitt meets with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on improving railway transportation Further supporting the work of municipal emergency preparedness officials and first responders

OTTAWA, Jan. 22, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, attended the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' National...

Dec 11, 2013, 11:15 ET Minister Raitt supports action by Canada Post to return to financial sustainability

OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, made the following statement today, in response to Canada Post's...

Dec 03, 2013, 17:00 ET Ministers thank Tanker Safety Expert Panel for its recommendations

VANCOUVER, Dec. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - The Tanker Safety Expert Panel, an independent panel appointed to review Canada's current tanker safety system and to ...

Dec 01, 2013, 14:36 ET A new bridge over the St. Lawrence for 2018, says Minister Lebel

MONTREAL, Dec. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the...

Nov 20, 2013, 11:28 ET Government of Canada enhances tire safety regulations

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced important regulations that will enhance the safety of ...

Nov 20, 2013, 11:04 ET Harper government acts to increase transportation of dangerous goods information sharing between rail companies and municipalities

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today issued a protective direction directing rail companies to share ...

Nov 20, 2013, 10:32 ET Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt marks National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today released the following statement to mark the sixth annual...

Nov 19, 2013, 17:42 ET Minister Raitt reaffirms Canada's commitment to the safe transportation of dangerous goods at meeting with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

OTTAWA, Nov. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today met with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs to further...

Nov 18, 2013, 17:38 ET Statement - Minister Raitt asks Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to review the Canadian regime regarding the safe transportation of dangerous goods and the role of Safety Management Systems across all modes of transportation

OTTAWA, Nov. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, made the following statement after meeting with the Standing...

Oct 30, 2013, 09:16 ET Minister Raitt discusses safe and efficient marine transportation at the 2013 World Maritime Day Observance Conference in New York

OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport spoke to participants at the 2013 World Maritime Day...

Oct 29, 2013, 15:34 ET Minister Raitt reiterates the government's commitment to strengthening land border and aviation security

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, addressed the SecureTech 2013 Conference on the Government of...

Oct 18, 2013, 12:17 ET Harper government reaffirms Canada's commitment to protecting Canada's coasts and shores

OTTAWA, Oct. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Transport reintroduced in the House of Commons the Safeguarding Canada's Seas and Skies Act, an...

Oct 17, 2013, 14:00 ET Harper government acts to increase safety in the transportation of dangerous goods

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, acted to further enhance safety in the transportation of...