Canadian Transportation Agency

Minister of Transport announces important new appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, today announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, today announced appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector.
  • With their combination of skills and lived experiences, they will help build a transportation sector that works for all Canadians.
  • "I wish Ms. Barker, Chief Slett, and Mr. Déraps every success as they continue to serve the transportation sector.
  • Their appointments in the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Pacific Pilotage Authority, and the Wharf of Natashquan will help maintain good governance across Canada."

Transport Canada's Air Transportation Accountability Act forgets working conditions -- again

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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TORONTO, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor believes the government's new Air Transportation Accountability legislation doesn't address the root problems of air passenger travel – working conditions in the sector.

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  • TORONTO, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor believes the government's new Air Transportation Accountability legislation doesn't address the root problems of air passenger travel – working conditions in the sector.
  • "Transport Canada expects this legislation to be used to improve conditions at airports, but they've missed the mark by not acknowledging air transportation workers.
  • Our members' working conditions are the public's travel conditions and right now, neither are nearly as good as they should be."
  • Transport Canada released C-52: An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act this afternoon, which introduces the ability for the government to impose service standards on flights and flight-related services.

Minister of Transport announces seven reappointments within the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada provides a recourse mechanism to the national transportation sector regarding administrative actions taken by the Minister of Transport and the Canadian Transportation Agency under various pieces of Federal transportation legislation.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada provides a recourse mechanism to the national transportation sector regarding administrative actions taken by the Minister of Transport and the Canadian Transportation Agency under various pieces of Federal transportation legislation.
  • The Tribunal holds review and appeal hearings at the request of those affected by these administrative decisions.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced seven Aviation Member reappointments within the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada:
    Blaine Robert Beaven (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) reappointed as a part-time Aviation Member for a term of four years.
  • Their reappointments will ensure continued good governance in the aviation industry and continued success for the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada."

CTA publishes a new dashboard providing the number of complaints it receives per 100 flights flown by airlines

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced the publication of new data to provide Canadians with additional information about the air travel sector.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced the publication of new data to provide Canadians with additional information about the air travel sector.
  • The data shows the number of air travel complaints submitted to the CTA per 100 flights operated by Canadian and foreign airlines.
  • The complaints data is compiled by the CTA and will be updated on a quarterly basis.
  • The CTA has three core mandates: helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly, protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation services, and providing consumer protection for air passengers.

T-Mobile 5G Powers Inspection Robot from InDro Robotics

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the Un-carrier is working with InDro Robotics , the leading Canadian air and ground robotics research and development company, to make the world safer.

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the Un-carrier is working with InDro Robotics , the leading Canadian air and ground robotics research and development company, to make the world safer.
  • The companies have successfully completed trials using T-Mobile 5G to remotely connect and operate Indro Robotics ground-based industrial inspection robots, testing security and inspection capabilities at electrical substations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220925005071/en/
    T-Mobiles 5G reach and availability enables InDro Robotics to provide customers with higher quality surveillance, improve site safety and reduce costs.
  • The best part about running tests like this one is seeing how it all comes together, added Austin Greisman, Robotics Engineer at InDro Robotics.

Members of the Task Force on Services to Canadians, Ministers Ien, Miller, Gould, Alghabra and Fraser, provide an update on recent work to improve government services for Canadians

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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The task force has been meeting regularly throughout the summer to identify priority areas for action, and outline short- and longer-term solutions to better serve Canadians.

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  • The task force has been meeting regularly throughout the summer to identify priority areas for action, and outline short- and longer-term solutions to better serve Canadians.
  • Today, the task force co-chairs, Ministers Ien and Miller, were joined by Ministers Gould, Alghabra and Fraser, to provide an update on the work undertaken in the recent months to address service delivery issues affecting Canadians.
  • The Government of Canada is working hard to improve the delivery of services that Canadians rely on every day.
  • "The task force is making progress on how to better deliver government services for Canadians that are accessible, timely and efficient.

The Government of Canada and industry partners continue efforts to reduce air traveller wait times

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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The Government of Canada strongly encourages Canadians to know their rights when they travel by air under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.

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  • The Government of Canada strongly encourages Canadians to know their rights when they travel by air under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.
  • Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue, including at Montral-Trudeau International Airport andCalgary International Airport.
  • There has been a significant decrease in the number of aircraft holds at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in part due to the Canada Border Services Agency's continuous efforts to reduce border processing wait times.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make improvements to ArriveCAN so it is faster and easier for travellers to use.

Competition Bureau takes action to protect competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids in Western Canada

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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The Bureau is taking this action to preserve competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Alberta.

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  • The Bureau is taking this action to preserve competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Alberta.
  • This agreement will help protect competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids in Alberta and keep prices lower for businesses and consumers down the line."
  • ETC is a midstream oil and gas company that processes natural gas and NGLs and owns a 50% interest in the KAPS project.
  • A consent agreement has the force and effect of a court order once it is registered with the Competition Tribunal.

The Government of Canada and air industry continue collaboration to reduce wait times at airports across Canada

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Later that day, Minister Alghabra also visited the NAV CANADA air traffic control tower at Windsor International Airport.

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  • Later that day, Minister Alghabra also visited the NAV CANADA air traffic control tower at Windsor International Airport.
  • Last summer, NAV CANADA announced that the air traffic control tower at Windsor International Airport would be staying open.
  • On Wednesday, July 13 Minister Alghabra met with the CEO of Winnipeg International Airport to discuss the solutions they are implementing to mitigate congestion and wait times for their travellers.
  • We continue to work with air industry partners to reduce congestion and delays in the travel system and update Canadians on our progress.

Drone Delivery Announces Filing of Amendment to Notice of Articles and Articles

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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The amendments were approved by shareholders of the Company at its annual general and special meeting held on May 11, 2022 (the "Meeting").

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  • The amendments were approved by shareholders of the Company at its annual general and special meeting held on May 11, 2022 (the "Meeting").
  • For more information, please refer to the Circular available under Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .
  • A new CUSIP number has been obtained for the common voting and variable voting shares to replace the previous CUSIP number.
  • About Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
    Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is an ISO 9001 certified, award-winning drone technology company focused on the design, development, and implementation of its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones.