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Canadian government outlines Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap

At the H2O conference in Halifax, Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced the publication of the Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap. This roadmap outlines actions the Government of Canada will take to support innovation and economic growth in Canada’s oceans. It focuses on five main areas: marine renewable energy and environmental protection, marine spatial […]

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National Trade Corridors Fund investing $51.2M in 19 digital infrastructure projects

Hamilton – Canada’s Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced up to $51.2 million for 19 digital infrastructure projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund. By supporting the use of innovative technologies for stronger supply chains, the Government of Canada is ensuring that goods move faster and cheaper, making life more affordable for Canadians.  This commitment represents strong collaboration with stakeholders

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Minister Lebouthillier highlights 2024 Budget investment of nearly $400 million for Canadian Coast Guard

Sydney, NS – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, was at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on May 30 to highlight funding from Budget 2024 allocated to the Canadian Coast Guard. The College equips personnel with the skills they need to serve Canadians on all coasts. 

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John Hopkins University launches large-scale study of bridge strike risks

Believing chances are high for ships to hit United States bridges, like the catastrophe in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University engineers have begun what they consider to be an urgent assessment of the country’s bridges, particularly the larger ones near major ports of entry. The Key Bridge collapsed after being rammed on March 26 by the

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Total St. Lawrence Seaway cargo to end-April shows nearly 9% decline

Apart from grain shipments, which rose by 3.3%, cargo in all other categories have fallen behind last year’s volume between the March 22 opening of the navigation season and the end of April, according to statistics released by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Total combined traffic for the period amounted to 3.9 million tonnes

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Canadian government anti-scab legislation heads for Senate after passing in House of Commons

By Leo Ryan, Editor Amidst applause from union circles and strong criticism from Canadian business circles, the federal government’s bill banning replacement workers in the transportation, banking and telecommunications sectors is now up to the Senate to scrutinize after it was unanimously passed Monday on third reading in the House of Commons. Bill C-58 amending

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