Transport Canada defends loosening rules for aircraft pilots
Transport Canada assured MPs that an increased use of flight simulators to train pilots does not compromise safety.
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Garneau imposes new air security measures, but won't say what or why
Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the measures — in place until further notice — would ensure greater security on flights coming to Canada "from certain countries," but he added little else.
Ottawa to introduce legislation this spring to address airline bumping
Canada will introduce new legislation this spring that will address the problem of travellers being bumped from flights, the federal government said on Monday, April 11, 2017.
Inspectors say a major Canadian airline disaster is 'likely'
Budget cuts have increased the risk of a major aviation accident in the near future to the point where it is now “likely” to happen, according to a disturbing survey released today.
Canada looking carefully at facts behind electronics on board aircraft: Garneau
Canada's transport minister says the federal government is taking a close look at the circumstances behind efforts in the U.S. and the U.K. to ban certain electronic devices from carry-on baggage.
Garneau enacts new rules, fines for drones flown too close to airports
The federal government is bringing in strict measures and fines for anyone who flies a drone too close to an airport or plane.
Don't text and drive, Minister Garneau tells Santa
Santa has passed his pilot's exam again. But Transport Minister Marc Garneau is still reminding St. Nick not to use his cell phone while driving his sleigh.
Opinion: Correcting the myopia of Canadian climate policy
Minister Garneau was generous with his time; our meeting exceeding the allotted 30 minutes. For all his hospitality and diplomatic courtesy, however, we still walked away feeling patronized.
We did our climate homework
Marc Garneau was on the defensive in Vancouver after Prime Minister Trudeau approved the controversial Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain expansion and Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline on Tuesday.
Trudeau announces "historic" $1.5-billion protection plan for Canada's coasts
It's the most significant investment ever made in protecting Canada's oceans, said Prime Minister Trudeau in Vancouver on Monday.
New Energy East pipeline panel coming "very soon," says Jim Carr
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said the appointments of new temporary members to the National Energy Board were “important” and would be announced “very soon.”
Bruce Campbell: There's less than meets the eye for oil tank phase-out
Dangerous types of oil train cars will keep rolling through Canada and US until 2025
Want Canadians to buy electric cars? Cash rebates may help, say officials
Federal officials told Transport Minister Marc Garneau in a report that cash rebates and tax incentives are the best way to convince Canadians to buy electric cars.
Ottawa to phase out DOT-111 rail tank cars several months ahead of schedule
The tank cars will no longer be able to transport crude oil or other dangerous goods on Canadian railways as of Nov. 1.
Liberal ministers announce steps to fix Harper's environmental overhaul
Six federal cabinet ministers launched a sweeping review of Canada’s environmental laws on Monday pledging to restore what the previous government took away.