Ministerial order

MONTAGE GOLD RECEIVES ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

Montage receives Ministerial Order from the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition of Côte d'Ivoire granting the environmental permit for the development of its Koné project

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  • Montage receives Ministerial Order from the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition of Côte d'Ivoire granting the environmental permit for the development of its Koné project
    President Alassane Ouattara of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire expressed his strong support for the development of the Koné project in a press conference held on May 2, 2024
    ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Montage Gold Corp. ("Montage" or the "Company") (TSXV: MAU) (OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that it has received a signed Ministerial Order from the Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition of Côte d'Ivoire (the "MoE") granting the environmental approvals necessary for the development of its Koné project (the "Environmental Permit").
  • In addition, Montage has submitted the mining permit applications for the Koné project and anticipates receiving all necessary approvals during H2-2024.
  • ANDE is the environmental division of the MoE and is responsible for monitoring the compliance of projects and activities with environmental standards.
  • With the Environmental Permit received, Montage has lodged its mining permit applications ("MPA") with the Direction Générale des Mines et de la Géologie ("DGMG") and expects to receive all necessary permits and approvals for the construction of the Koné project during H2-2024.

Potato wart not detected in national soil survey

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2023 National Survey for Potato Wart and confirms the pest was not detected in any of the soil samples tested.

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  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2023 National Survey for Potato Wart and confirms the pest was not detected in any of the soil samples tested.
  • The survey builds on the results from previous national surveys for potato wart, as well as specific and general visual potato wart surveillance that has been ongoing in PEI since 2000.
  • As part of the 2023 National Survey for Potato Wart survey, over 2000 soil samples were collected from fields across the country, excluding Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The potato wart pathogen (Synchytrium endobioticum) was not detected in any of the samples collected as part of the survey.

Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve rail safety in response to TSB recommendations on the 2019 derailment in Field, British Columbia

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星期一, 七月 25, 2022

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is taking new actions to improve rail safety, in alignment with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's recommendations regarding the derailment in Field, British Columbia, in 2019.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is taking new actions to improve rail safety, in alignment with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's recommendations regarding the derailment in Field, British Columbia, in 2019.
  • Transport Canada will also conduct testing of automatic braking technology under real world operating conditions to verify safety and performance.
  • "Our thoughts continue to be with the families of the victims of the 2019 Field, British Columbia, derailment.
  • On March 31, 2022, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada concluded its investigation of the 2019 derailment near Field, British Columbia, and issued its final report.

Minister of Transport announces updated rules to strengthen rail safety and reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements

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星期二, 五月 17, 2022

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the approval of revisions to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements on trains.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the approval of revisions to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements on trains.
  • I am pleased to see these updates to the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules.
  • Every additional layer of protection to reduce the risk of the uncontrolled movement of railway equipment helps keep communities and Canadians who live and work along rail lines safer."
  • Transport Canada monitors railway companies for compliance with regulations, rules, and orders made under the Railway Safety Act through risk-based audits and safety inspections.

Statement by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau on potato wart in Prince Edward Island

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星期一, 十一月 22, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - In October of this year, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of potato wart in two fields on Prince Edward Island (PEI).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - In October of this year, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of potato wart in two fields on Prince Edward Island (PEI).
  • The Ministerial Order will allow time for CFIA to continue to collaborate with the provincial government and potato industry to explore solutions based on scientific evidence.
  • We are determined to stand firm for Canadian interests and committed to supporting potato growers and Prince Edward Island.
  • PEI potato growers can be assured that the Government of Canada is doing everything we can to restore market access to the U.S. for this vital industry.

Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed detection in Fort Erie, Ontario

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星期二, 十月 5, 2021

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Fort Erie, Ontario.

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  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Fort Erie, Ontario.
  • This detection is outside of currently regulated areas for hemlock woolly adelgid in the province, which include the city of Niagara Falls and the township of Wainfleet.
  • All residents, landowners and cottage owners in the township of Fort Erie are advised not to move hemlock materials or any kind of firewood to prevent the further spread of HWA.
  • Although the hemlock woolly adelgid poses no threat to human health, it is highly destructive to hemlock trees.

Minister of Transport announces Ministerial Order to protect residents and railway operations in the area of Lytton, British Columbia

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星期五, 七月 9, 2021

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabraannounced that Transport Canada is issuing a Ministerial Order in the interest of safe railway operations, and to protect public safety for the temporary return of residents to inspect their homes in Lytton, British Columbia.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabraannounced that Transport Canada is issuing a Ministerial Order in the interest of safe railway operations, and to protect public safety for the temporary return of residents to inspect their homes in Lytton, British Columbia.
  • Aside from these requirements, trains located on these portions of the Ashcroft and Thompson subdivisions at 12:01 AM PDT are permitted to navigate the subdivisions for the purposes of exiting.
  • "The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the devastating wildfires in British Columbia.
  • This Ministerial Order is being put in place in the interest of safe railway operations and to protect residents who are temporarily returning to inspect their homes as safely as possible."

Minister of Transport issues Orders to reduce derailments and improve rail safety

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星期五, 四月 3, 2020

OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ - Utmost care is necessary to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods by rail and to protect both rail workers and those living nearby Canada's rail corridors,

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  • OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ - Utmost care is necessary to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods by rail and to protect both rail workers and those living nearby Canada's rail corridors,
    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced measures to improve rail safety in Canada and reduce train derailments through three different Ministerial Orders directed to railway companies.
  • The second and third Ministerial Orders were issued to direct railway companies to update the current industry rules governing track safety, and the movement of dangerous goods in Canada.
  • These Orders will ensure these measures to reduce train speeds and improve maintenance and inspection practices become a permanent part of safer railway operations in Canada.
  • The three new Ministerial Orders will come into effect immediately and will remain in place until permanent rule changes are approved.

CN Supportive of the Amendment to the Ministerial Order on Train Speed

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星期一, 二月 17, 2020

MONTREAL, Feb. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is supportive of the decision by Canadas Transport Minister to amend the Ministerial Order issued on February 7, 2020.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is supportive of the decision by Canadas Transport Minister to amend the Ministerial Order issued on February 7, 2020.
  • Safety is a core value at CN, and we are supportive of the Minister of Transportations decision, said JJ Ruest, president and chief executive officer at CN.
  • This amended Ministerial Order focusses on the safety of Canadians, particularly those living close to rail lines and that is of paramount importance to CN.
  • We wish to thank our customers, employees, supply chain partners and all who continue to support CN during this very unfortunate time.

CP to appeal Transport Canada Ministerial Order

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星期五, 三月 8, 2019

CALGARY, March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced today that it is appealing the Ministerial Order issued by Transport Canada on February 8, 2019, addressing the securement of trains on mountain grades after a train is stopped by an emergency brake application.

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  • CALGARY, March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced today that it is appealing the Ministerial Order issued by Transport Canada on February 8, 2019, addressing the securement of trains on mountain grades after a train is stopped by an emergency brake application.
  • The application of handbrakes in accordance with the Ministerial Order introduces additional risks and will have unintended consequences.
  • CP remains committed to continuing to have further dialogue with Transport Canada and other stakeholders to explore safer alternatives.
  • The review of the Ministerial Order will be heard by the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.