GOVERNMENT POLICY NEWS FROM ACROSS CANADA
OTTAWA, Ont. — September 1, 2010 – The Government of Canada today announced that regulations requiring an average renewable fuel content of five per cent in gasoline have been finalized and will come into effect starting December 15, 2010. “Today we are fulfilling the Government’s commitment to require five percent renewable fuel content in gasoline,” [...]
July 16, 2010 Distracted driving consultation now underway WHITEHORSE – Yukon citizens are asked to participate in the 2010 distracted driving consultation by filling out a survey and providing comments. “This initiative is the result of a motion that received unanimous consent of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to consult with Yukoners on the use of [...]
OTTAWA — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced that the Government of Canada will introduce legislation to improve railway safety in Canada. “Our government recognizes the importance of a safe and secure national rail transportation system, not only to communities across the country but also to Canada’s economic well-being,” said Minister Merrifield. The [...]
VANCOUVER, B.C. — May 21, 2010 – Today, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, announced that the Government of Canada will regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Canada’s regulations will be aligned with those of the United States. “Canada and the United States had [...]
Issue: Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are primary contributors to climate change. The most significant sources of GHG emissions are anthropogenic, mostly as a result of combustion of fossil fuels. The emissions of GHGs have been increasing significantly since the industrial revolution and this trend is likely to continue if no action is taken. Canada’s contributions to [...]
TSB LAUNCHES WATCHLIST, CALLS FOR ACTION (Gatineau, Quebec, March 16, 2010) – Calling it a “blueprint for change” the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) today released a “Watchlist” that points to nine critical safety issues troubling Canada’s transportation system. “These issues pose the greatest risk to Canadians,” said Board Chair Wendy Tadros. “There is no higher [...]
