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Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.

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  • Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home at this time due to the destruction caused by the earthquakes in the region.
  • An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada.
  • These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.

Global Crossing Airlines Granted Amended Foreign Air Operators Certificate by Transport Canada

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MIAMI, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”) has amended its Foreign Air Operators Certificate issued by Transport Canada.

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  • MIAMI, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”) has amended its Foreign Air Operators Certificate issued by Transport Canada.
  • The Amended Canadian FAOC adds the number of, and type of, aircraft GlobalX can provide as part of its charter and ACMI offering into Canada from the US, including operating on behalf of existing Canadian airlines.
  • “We greatly appreciate the support provided to us by Transport Canada during our approval process.
  • “By adding the A321 and additional aircraft to our FAOC we can offer both larger capacity and cargo aircraft to Canadian customers and airlines.”

With Sunwing acquisition approved, WestJet must ensure its plan will benefit workers, customers

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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"In order to guarantee consistent high-quality service for customers, WestJet and Sunwing must ensure the existing collective agreements are respected, end their practice of contract flipping to reduce labour costs and start paying a living wage.

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  • "In order to guarantee consistent high-quality service for customers, WestJet and Sunwing must ensure the existing collective agreements are respected, end their practice of contract flipping to reduce labour costs and start paying a living wage.
  • WestJet and Sunwing announced the deal, subject to regulatory approval, on March 2, 2022, with the promise of lower prices for consumers and crew optimization for workers.
  • WestJet will have more work to do to improve job quality and attract more desperately needed workers to the industry.
  • Unifor represents 16,000 members across Canada in the aviation sector, including nearly 2,000 directly affected by the potential acquisition of Sunwing by WestJet, including 450 Sunwing pilots, 1,000 WestJet customer service representatives in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

Minister of Transport marks fourth anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy and announces commemorative projects

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.

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  • Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.
  • Budget 2021 provided $5.6 million over five years to Transport Canada for initiatives to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.
  • In November 2022, Minister Alghabra announced the creation of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy.
  • Universities Canada has been selected to administer the scholarship component of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

TSB issues four safety recommendations following investigation into 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.

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  • RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.
  • They are issued as part of the investigation ( M21P0030 ) into the 10 February 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika in British Columbia (BC), which resulted in the death of two crew members.
  • The TSB identified similar issues regarding its waiver process in occurrences involving the Ocean Monarch ( M17P0244 ) in 2017 and the Nathan E. Stewart ( M16P0378 ) in 2016.
  • "The Ingenika investigation highlights ongoing concerns about safety management and regulatory surveillance , two major systemic safety issues in the transportation industry that are part of TSB Watchlist ," said Kathy Fox, Chair of the TSB.

Spirit Airlines selects The Interaction Group for Airline Inflight Safety Cards

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Interaction Group, the global leader for the design and creation of airline safety cards , announced it was selected by Spirit Airlines to create updated designs and printing of passenger safety cards.

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  • SEATTLE, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Interaction Group, the global leader for the design and creation of airline safety cards , announced it was selected by Spirit Airlines to create updated designs and printing of passenger safety cards.
  • Spirit Airlines selects Seattle-based The Interaction Group for inflight airline safety cards.
  • The Interaction Group has designed cards for deployment across the Spirit Airlines fleet.
  • "We were honored to be selected for the redesign and printing for in-flight safety cards across the Spirit Airlines fleet.

Minister of Transport announces projects to further reduce the impacts of climate change on the rail sector

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced up to $5.4 million for 20 projects across Canada under the Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program , an initiative of the Rail Safety Improvement Program.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced up to $5.4 million for 20 projects across Canada under the Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program , an initiative of the Rail Safety Improvement Program.
  • The Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program supports research, development, and implementation of innovative technologies, tools, and approaches to better identify and reduce the increasing risks and impacts of climate change on Canada's rail sector.
  • This funding will help address the impacts of climate change on our rail sector while creating good jobs for middle-class Canadians.
  • The Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program aims to enhance the resilience of Canada's critical rail infrastructure and supply chains against climate change impacts.

IntelliTrans Partners with AllTranstek to Improve Rail Car Maintenance Tracking

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliTrans , the leader in global multimodal solutions for optimizing supply chain operations for bulk & break-bulk industries, announces a partnership with AllTranstek, LLC for rail car maintenance tracking.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliTrans , the leader in global multimodal solutions for optimizing supply chain operations for bulk & break-bulk industries, announces a partnership with AllTranstek, LLC for rail car maintenance tracking.
  • “AllTranstek digitizes the maintenance process for rail cars, ensuring the rail fleets get to the right maintenance shops at the optimal time to keep up with federal regulations, while minimizing lost revenue,” says Ken Sherman, President, IntelliTrans.
  • Without routine preventative maintenance, rail cars can break down, increasing the time a car is out of service and resulting in lost revenues.
  • By integrating data from AllTranstek, we can tell clients that their rail cars need maintenance and where that maintenance can be done promptly to minimize lost time and get the car back to making money.

Government of Canada launches process to identify and qualify up to three top candidates to build High Frequency Rail between Québec and Toronto

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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The High Frequency Rail procurement process is designed to encourage innovation, provide flexibility, and identify the optimal solution for the project.

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  • The High Frequency Rail procurement process is designed to encourage innovation, provide flexibility, and identify the optimal solution for the project.
  • "The Request for Qualifications represents an important step in the procurement process for the High Frequency Rail project.
  • "Our government is committed to conducting an open, fair, and transparent procurement process to help deliver High Frequency Rail for Canadians.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to exploring options to enhance intercity passenger rail service in Southwestern Ontario, including increased frequencies.

Minister of Transport announces a new call for proposals to support projects that will strengthen our supply chains through the digitalization of infrastructure

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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To achieve this, digitalization plays an important role in improving the efficiency of our supply chains.

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  • To achieve this, digitalization plays an important role in improving the efficiency of our supply chains.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the launch of a new call for proposals, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, which is called Advancing Supply Chain Digitalization.
  • Under the new call, Transport Canada is seeking industry-led projects that strengthen Canada's digital infrastructure.
  • The Advancing Supply Chain Digitalization call for proposals is one of many actions being undertaken under the broader $136 million "Advancing Industry-Driven Digitalization of Canada's Supply Chain" initiative, which aims to develop digital solutions and optimize Canada's supply chains.