| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
As part of the Canadian Honours System, the Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal recognizes individuals who, in the course of their duties, provide service in difficult or critical situations; who are often involved in potentially dangerous activities; and who also have a record of such high standard as to merit this prestigious Medal.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Thirteen members of the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region were awarded Exemplary Service medals today at Government House in St. John's. The awards were presented by the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador on behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Commander-Chief of the Canadian Coast Guard.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
You are invited to preview a showcase of rarely-seen works by prominent Toronto artists including Shary Boyle, Edward Burtynsky, Jack Bush, Ying-Yueh Chuang, Robert Houle, Suzy Lake and Sarni Pootoogook.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Thank you for extending to me such a warm welcome. I am delighted to be in Brussels to help kick off the Global Business Leaders Series.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
I can think of no place I'd rather be today than in this grand palace, and no people I'd rather be among than Belgians and Canadians.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
A Safety Management System (SMS) provides railway companies with a focused approach to building safety throughout an organization and into every aspect of its day-day operations. An SMS is in addition to specific regulations, rules or standards. It is a system that helps companies better comply with federal legislation and is intended to ensure railways have in place processes to identify and address safety concerns before they become situations of non-compliance with safety rules.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
All locomotives and equipment must be secured if they are left unattended. Following the accident in Lac-Mégantic, Transport Canada imposed stricter rules for securing unattended trains.To further reduce the risk of runaway trains, Transport Canada issued an Emergency Directive, [LINK TO ED] ensuring that additional physical defences are in place to prevent runaways.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, shippers are responsible for classifying dangerous goods, completing documentation, selecting the proper means of containment and displaying dangerous goods safety marks on the container.
| Transport Canada | backgrounders
Under the Railway Safety Act, railways are responsible for ensuring their employees are properly trained and certified under various regulations. They design their training programs based on their individual operational needs. Transport Canada's role is to monitor compliance with these regulations through inspections and audits.
| Labour Program | news releases
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, expressed disappointment today when informed that Unifor served a 72-hour strike notice. The strike is scheduled to begin on October 31 at 12:15 p.m.
