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Minister of Transport announces modernized vessel construction and equipment regulations

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the new Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations, which apply to the construction and equipment of new vessels 24 metres or more in length (excluding fishing vessels and pleasure craft), have come into force. The regulations update and consolidate requirements that previously existed in various regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, and the Canada Labour Code, into one set of regulations and add penalties for non-compliance.


Minister of Transport clears Santa Claus for travel in Canadian airspace

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the North Pole’s most famous resident, along with his crew of nine reindeers have passed a strict certification and inspection process. They are now cleared for travel in Canadian airspace.


Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2024 for the Confederation Bridge

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to avoid increases in tolls related to high inflation.


Minister of Transport announces amendments to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced amendments to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations to incorporate requests received in fall 2021. In total, 21 new vessel operation restrictions have been introduced for six waterways in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba. These new restrictions apply to Big Tub Harbour, Ontario; Richelieu River, Quebec; St-Maurice River, Quebec; Duhamel Lake, Quebec; and Pinawa Channel and Lee River, Manitoba. Changes affect engine power limits, exemptions, technical requirements on signage, wake surfing, designation authorities, and administrative corrections.


Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, on behalf of Minister of Transport announces new funding to boost cargo capacity at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

| Transport Canada | news releases

Today, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, the Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, Ben Carr, announced a new investment of up to $19.4 million for the Unlocking Canada's Air Cargo Potential project at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. This commitment will improve trade fluidity and increase cargo volumes for the airport. The construction of a new storage facility will include space for cold storage and perishable goods and will increase the airport’s overall cargo capacity.


Parliamentary Secretary Badawey to make an important announcement about Canada’s supply chains at the Peace Bridge

| Transport Canada | media advisories

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement related to Canada’s supply chains. He will be accompanied by Tim Clutterbuck, Chair, Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority and Rose Brophy, Director, Field Operations at the Buffalo Field Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.


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