The High Frequency Rail project will be the largest Canadian infrastructure project in generations. Once operational, the rail line will span the Québec City to Toronto corridor with dedicated passenger tracks. This transformational project will provide clean, safe, and efficient travel, drive our economy, and strengthen our partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Today, the Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, accompanied by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Élisabeth Brière, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the streamlining of the process for all orders of government, including municipalities, for asking the federal government to restrict the use of boats on lakes and rivers.
The Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge and the member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, Ms. Élisabeth Brière, will make an announcement regarding regulations on our lakes and rivers.
Keeping Canadians safe on our roads is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the coming into force of regulations allowing Transport Canada to fine persons or companies who violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Since the tragedy of 2013, our thoughts continue to be with the victims and residents of Lac-Mégantic and the surrounding area. The three orders of government are working together to ensure that trains leave downtown Lac-Mégantic for good.
The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement regarding a new investment under the National Trade Corridors Fund to the Montreal Port Authority for a project in Contrecoeur.
LAC-MÉGANTIC, QUEBEC — The Minister of Transport and Lieutenant of Quebec, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement on the progress of the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project. The Minister will be accompanied by the Mayor of Lac Mégantic, Ms. Julie Morin.
