Marc Garneau

Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia & Arkells Lead Singer Max Kerman will join us tomorrow for a Q&A and to Swing a Cricket Bat at GGYC's March Break & Tutoring Camp at Valley Park Middle School

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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GGYC is also excited to visit with Max Kerman from The Arkells, the recent & six-time Juno award winning Band of the Year and long-time GGYC supporter!

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  • GGYC is also excited to visit with Max Kerman from The Arkells, the recent & six-time Juno award winning Band of the Year and long-time GGYC supporter!
  • TORONTO, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Go Green Youth Centre is grateful to Max Kerman from The Arkells for bringing NAV the Superfan to GGYC's inaugural March Break & March Break Tutoring Camps tomorrow morning at 10:15 a.m.
  • The two celebrities will engage in a Q&A with participants and youth staff at the Valley Park Middle School cafetorium.
  • NAV the Superfan Max Kerman Lead Vocalist from Arkells Make a Visit to Support GGYC!

Prime Minister announces changes to the Ministry

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry:
    Marc Garneau, currently Minister of Transport, becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  • Franois-Philippe Champagne, currently Minister of Foreign Affairs, becomes Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • Omar Alghabra, currently Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Public Service Renewal) and to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, becomes Minister of Transport.
  • The Prime Minister thanked the Honourable Navdeep Bains for his friendship, support, and counsel over their many years working together in Parliament.

Minister Garneau to address inaugural Safer Skies Forum and call for improved aviation safety over conflict zones

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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Today marks the annual International Civil Aviation Day, a day to celebrate collaboration with global aviation partners to advance civil aviation in Canada and around the world.

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  • Today marks the annual International Civil Aviation Day, a day to celebrate collaboration with global aviation partners to advance civil aviation in Canada and around the world.
  • Tomorrow, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, will deliver opening remarks at the inaugural Safer Skies Forum, hosted virtually by Transport Canada.
  • The Safer Skies Forum is the first international forum focused on civilian aviation safety over conflict zones.
  • The Safer Skies Forum is the culmination of the Government of Canada's efforts to pursue the Safer Skies Initiative announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2020 .

Minister Garneau announces strengthened requirements for emergency locator transmitters on aircraft in Canada

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulationsto mandate the use of digital emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) onboard aircraft flying in Canada.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulationsto mandate the use of digital emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) onboard aircraft flying in Canada.
  • Under the previous regulations, Canadian aircraft were required to be equipped with an analog ELT using the 121.5 MHz frequency.
  • The amendments apply to Canadian and foreign-registered aircraft operated in Canada, with the exception of gliders, balloons, airships, ultra-light aeroplanes and gyroplanes.
  • An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is a radio transmitting device activated following an aircraft accident.

Transport Canada announces new safety measures following fatal 2017 accident at CN's Melville Yard in Saskatchewan

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures to improve rail safety in Canada following the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's (TSB) investigation into a 2017 fatal accident at Canadian National Railways' (CN) Melville Yard in Saskatchewan.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures to improve rail safety in Canada following the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's (TSB) investigation into a 2017 fatal accident at Canadian National Railways' (CN) Melville Yard in Saskatchewan.
  • In addition, Transport Canada will continue revising the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations to strengthen oversight requirements and address gaps related to training and experience of employees.
  • Transport Canada shares the Transportation Safety Board's commitment to advancing the safety of Canada's transportation systemand is committed to working with partners to further enhance the safety of Canada's railway system.
  • I thank the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for its thorough work in investigating the uncontrolled movement at the Melville Yard in Saskatchewan."

Minister Garneau announces funding for projects that promote small vessel safety

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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Given the importance of promoting boating safety best practices to as many Canadians as possible,today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced $2 million in funding for eligible applicants for boating safety projects, starting in 2021.

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  • Given the importance of promoting boating safety best practices to as many Canadians as possible,today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced $2 million in funding for eligible applicants for boating safety projects, starting in 2021.
  • As part of this program, Transport Canada's Small Vessel Safety Component is now accepting applications for funding of 75% of the total cost of a project.
  • To be eligible, projects should focus on increasing the safety of small fishing vessel operators, small commercial vessel operators and Indigenous boaters who regularly interact with larger ships in order to help prevent collisions.
  • Since 2009, 81 recreational boating safety projects across Canada have been funded under the Boating Safety Contribution Program, totalling $11.9 million.

Government of Canada highlights the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020 and underlines recent efforts taken to improve rail safety in Canada

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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Today, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020, which runs until September 27.

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  • Today, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020, which runs until September 27.
  • It also underlines Government of Canada and industry achievements to make our railway system safer for Canadians.
  • Transport Canada continues to take steps to strengthen rail safety in Canada .
  • Transport Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe by improving rail safety and increasing public awareness and confidence in Canada's rail transportation system.

CN Investing $105 Million in Saskatchewan

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Saskatchewan are a key part of our strategy to support growth.

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  • We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Saskatchewan are a key part of our strategy to support growth.
  • We are pleased to see companies such as CN do their share by investing in improving safety, growing its capacity and enabling trade through a safe and reliable rail network.
  • - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Government of Canada
    The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see this large capital investment from CN.
  • Grains and fertilizers, especially potash, make up a substantial portion of the traffic handled by CN in this Prairie province.

CN Investing $310 Million in Ontario

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Ontario are a key part of our strategy to support growth.

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  • We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Ontario are a key part of our strategy to support growth.
  • We are pleased to see companies such as CN do their share by investing in improving safety, growing its capacity and enabling trade through a safe and reliable rail network.
  • - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Government of Canada
    CNs investment will improve the safety and efficiency of its operations in Ontario.
  • CN has proposed to build a $250-million Milton Logistics Hub that will create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.

The Government of Canada announces new measures for ferries and commercial passenger vessels capable of carrying more than 12 passengers

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Sunday, April 5, 2020
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The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, today announced new measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on commercial passenger vessels and ferries.

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  • The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, today announced new measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on commercial passenger vessels and ferries.
  • As of April 6, the new measures with mandatory requirements:
    Prohibit all commercial marine vessels with a capacity of more than 12 passengers from engaging in non-essential activities, such as tourism or recreation.
  • Prevent any Canadian cruise ship from mooring, navigating, or transiting in Canadian Arctic waters (including Nunatsiavut, Nunavik and the Labrador Coast).
  • In addition to these measures, Transport Canada is issuing guidelines to ferry operators respecting health screening for all passengers before boarding to better protect their employees and passengers.