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Cision Canada
3 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Government of Canada to build new research facility to improve transportation safety
GATINEAU, QC, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is investing in federal science to strengthen the safety of air, rail, marine and pipeline transportation systems that Canadians rely on every day. As part of the Laboratories Canada strategy, the government is developing the new Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) hub, which will transform how federal scientists and investigators work together by bringing them under one roof. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Bird Construction Group Ltd. for construction management services for the new TSTS hub, to be located at the main campus of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) on Montréal Road in Ottawa, Ontario. The contract is expected to be valued at up to $410 million. The initial work package, covering advisory services and site preparation, has been issued at a value of $12.3 million. This marks a key step in the development of the new facility, which is being delivered through a collaborative approach under the Laboratories Canada strategy. The hub will serve as a shared space for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the NRC to conduct in-depth investigations and advance scientific research in transportation safety. Engineers and scientists at the facility will work with industry partners to develop cutting-edge safety technologies and reduce risks in the air, marine, rail and pipeline sectors. The facility will combine investigations with the design and testing of next-generation light materials for aerospace, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The contract was awarded following an open and transparent procurement process. The full contract could also include over $40 million in economic benefits for Indigenous businesses and communities through subcontracts, training opportunities and employment. These benefits reflect the Government of Canada's commitment to economic reconciliation through meaningful Indigenous participation in federal infrastructure projects. This facility is a key component of the Laboratories Canada strategy, which is transforming science infrastructure nationwide through safe, sustainable and flexible spaces that meet the evolving needs of Canada's federal scientific community, today and into the future. Construction preparation is set to begin in fall 2025, with completion anticipated in 2030. Quotes "Today's announcement marks a critical milestone in Canada's science and research agenda. By investing in modern facilities like the Transportation Safety and Technology Science hub, we are supporting multiple science outcomes and partners, empowering federal scientists to work across disciplines, generate innovative solutions, and protect the safety and well-being of Canadians." The Honourable Joël Lightbound Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement "This new facility represents a major step forward in strengthening transportation safety across Canada. With cutting-edge capabilities and closer collaboration with partners such as the National Research Council, we will be better equipped than ever to conduct the rigorous investigations and research that help prevent accidents. This investment reinforces Canada's position as a global leader in transportation safety and strengthens our capacity to keep pace with innovation and continue serving Canadians effectively." Yoan Marier Chair of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada "Building this modern facility reflects a long-standing vision to bring Canada's top expertise in transportation and aerospace structures and safety together in one place. Canada is among the world's leaders in civil aviation and has strong capabilities in the transportation industries from design, innovation, manufacturing and regulatory systems. The NRC is excited to be partnering with the Transportation Safety Board to bring this hub to life under the Laboratories Canada initiative. Strengthening our capabilities in sustainable and safe transportation builds on Canada's strength for a more prosperous and resilient future." Mitch Davies President of the National Research Council of Canada "Today's Laboratories Canada strategy announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada's dedication to scientific excellence beyond just infrastructure. By modernizing facilities and equipment and by fostering greater collaboration, the government is ensuring researchers have what they need to deliver cutting-edge science that will keep Canada's research ecosystem competitive." The Honourable Mélanie Joly Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions "This new transportation safety research facility is a major investment in our community and in the safety of all Canadians. By bringing top federal experts together under one roof in Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, we're advancing cutting-edge science, supporting Indigenous economic participation, and creating quality jobs and training opportunities. This project will deliver lasting economic and innovation benefits to our region, while opening new pathways for young people and researchers alike." The Honourable Mona Fortier MP for Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester Quick facts Laboratories Canada is modernizing science infrastructure with a $3.7-billion investment, adding new labs to support federal research priorities by addressing critical infrastructure and partnership needs. TSTS is among the 5 national science hubs supporting research aligned with Canada's safety, environmental and economic priorities. The Laboratories Canada Repeatable Laboratory Design Framework (RLDF) will provide the roadmap for this 21,000-square-metre facility to meet scientists' requirements as efficiently as possible. The RLDF ensures that facilities are accessible, sustainable and adaptable to keep pace with future scientific, technological and security requirements. Incorporating intelligent and adaptive infrastructure, the facility supports Canada's commitment to net-zero carbon and aims to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and Fitwel certification. The schematic design for this project was completed by A49 and B&H, in a joint venture. Associated links
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Government of Canada to build new research facility to improve transportation safety
GATINEAU, QC, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is investing in federal science to strengthen the safety of air, rail, marine and pipeline transportation systems that Canadians rely on every day. As part of the Laboratories Canada strategy, the government is developing the new Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) hub, which will transform how federal scientists and investigators work together by bringing them under one roof. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Bird Construction Group Ltd. for construction management services for the new TSTS hub, to be located at the main campus of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) on Montréal Road in Ottawa, Ontario. The contract is expected to be valued at up to $410 million. The initial work package, covering advisory services and site preparation, has been issued at a value of $12.3 million. This marks a key step in the development of the new facility, which is being delivered through a collaborative approach under the Laboratories Canada strategy. The hub will serve as a shared space for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the NRC to conduct in-depth investigations and advance scientific research in transportation safety. Engineers and scientists at the facility will work with industry partners to develop cutting-edge safety technologies and reduce risks in the air, marine, rail and pipeline sectors. The facility will combine investigations with the design and testing of next-generation light materials for aerospace, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The contract was awarded following an open and transparent procurement process. The full contract could also include over $40 million in economic benefits for Indigenous businesses and communities through subcontracts, training opportunities and employment. These benefits reflect the Government of Canada's commitment to economic reconciliation through meaningful Indigenous participation in federal infrastructure projects. This facility is a key component of the Laboratories Canada strategy, which is transforming science infrastructure nationwide through safe, sustainable and flexible spaces that meet the evolving needs of Canada's federal scientific community, today and into the future. Construction preparation is set to begin in fall 2025, with completion anticipated in 2030. Quotes "Today's announcement marks a critical milestone in Canada's science and research agenda. By investing in modern facilities like the Transportation Safety and Technology Science hub, we are supporting multiple science outcomes and partners, empowering federal scientists to work across disciplines, generate innovative solutions, and protect the safety and well-being of Canadians." The Honourable Joël LightboundMinister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement "This new facility represents a major step forward in strengthening transportation safety across Canada. With cutting-edge capabilities and closer collaboration with partners such as the National Research Council, we will be better equipped than ever to conduct the rigorous investigations and research that help prevent accidents. This investment reinforces Canada's position as a global leader in transportation safety and strengthens our capacity to keep pace with innovation and continue serving Canadians effectively." Yoan MarierChair of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada "Building this modern facility reflects a long-standing vision to bring Canada's top expertise in transportation and aerospace structures and safety together in one place. Canada is among the world's leaders in civil aviation and has strong capabilities in the transportation industries from design, innovation, manufacturing and regulatory systems. The NRC is excited to be partnering with the Transportation Safety Board to bring this hub to life under the Laboratories Canada initiative. Strengthening our capabilities in sustainable and safe transportation builds on Canada's strength for a more prosperous and resilient future." Mitch DaviesPresident of the National Research Council of Canada "Today's Laboratories Canada strategy announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada's dedication to scientific excellence beyond just infrastructure. By modernizing facilities and equipment and by fostering greater collaboration, the government is ensuring researchers have what they need to deliver cutting-edge science that will keep Canada's research ecosystem competitive." The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions "This new transportation safety research facility is a major investment in our community and in the safety of all Canadians. By bringing top federal experts together under one roof in Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, we're advancing cutting-edge science, supporting Indigenous economic participation, and creating quality jobs and training opportunities. This project will deliver lasting economic and innovation benefits to our region, while opening new pathways for young people and researchers alike." The Honourable Mona FortierMP for Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester Quick facts Laboratories Canada is modernizing science infrastructure with a $3.7-billion investment, adding new labs to support federal research priorities by addressing critical infrastructure and partnership needs. TSTS is among the 5 national science hubs supporting research aligned with Canada's safety, environmental and economic priorities. The Laboratories Canada Repeatable Laboratory Design Framework (RLDF) will provide the roadmap for this 21,000-square-metre facility to meet scientists' requirements as efficiently as possible. The RLDF ensures that facilities are accessible, sustainable and adaptable to keep pace with future scientific, technological and security requirements. Incorporating intelligent and adaptive infrastructure, the facility supports Canada's commitment to net-zero carbon and aims to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and Fitwel certification. The schematic design for this project was completed by A49 and B&H, in a joint venture. Associated links Laboratories Canada Long Term Vision and Plan: Laboratories Canada Government of Canada continues to invest in laboratories to support science and research in Canada Innovative and sustainable facilities will support a strong future for federal science Follow us on X (Twitter) Follow us on Facebook SOURCE Public Services and Procurement Canada View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBC
13-05-2025
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- CBC
Prime Minister Carney to unveil his cabinet Tuesday — and many new faces are expected
Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his new cabinet Tuesday after returning his party to power last month — and some major front-bench changes are expected as he looks to remake the Liberals in his image. An official in the Prime Minister's Office, speaking to CBC News on background, said roughly half of the soon-to-be ministers walking up the driveway to Rideau Hall for the swearing-in ceremony will be new to cabinet. The government official said the cabinet will be on the smaller side — fewer than 30 full cabinet members — but there will be also be as many as 10 secretaries of state, a long-dormant ministerial designation Carney is reviving. There will be many new faces around the cabinet table because Carney got a mandate from voters to change up the government, the official said. Liberal sources tell CBC News and Radio-Canada that Quebec MPs Joël Lightbound, who was first elected in 2015, and Nathalie Provost, a gun control advocate elected earlier this month, will be among the people being sworn in Tuesday — but it's unclear if they will be full ministers or secretaries of state. Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland and Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault will both remain in cabinet in some capacity, sources said. Jonathan Wilkinson, who currently serves as natural resources minister, is out. Carney is building a team to take on U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariffs and help prop up a faltering Canadian economy as the country grapples with higher joblessness amid tremendous trade uncertainty. The prime minister is also dealing with some restlessness in Western Canada as some of the region's leaders, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, urge the federal government to be more friendly to their interests, namely fast-tracking natural resource development, after a period of perceived hostility under former prime minister Justin Trudeau. WATCH | A cabinet to fight U.S. tariffs: Carney's cabinet to focus of fighting U.S. tariffs Duration 2:35 Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes his new cabinet can make progress quickly on Canada's many challenges, especially fighting tariffs from the U.S. The cabinet is set to be announced on Tuesday. Carney and his team have been relatively tight-lipped about what's to come — with the newly elected prime minister only saying he will have an "efficient" and "focused" cabinet, which suggests there will be fewer people in the ministry than there were under Trudeau. Like his predecessor, Carney is promising gender parity around the table. By comparison, Trudeau's last cabinet had 39 ministers — roughly a quarter of the Liberal caucus — while Carney's interim cabinet, announced shortly after he assumed the party's leadership in March, had just 24. One of the changes Carney is expected to announce Tuesday is a sort of "tiered" model of cabinet — with senior ministers responsible for big portfolios and then secretaries of state holding more junior roles, sources have told CBC News. If enacted, this could be another departure from how Trudeau arranged his government because all ministers, whether they were responsible for finance or small regional development agencies, stood on equal footing. Fewer than 30 full ministers Carney is expected to go ahead with this change because it would allow for a core group of senior ministers, namely those responsible for major departments, to meet frequently and deal with central government issues — a more nimble arrangement so that the new prime minister could conceivably get things done faster. The government official said these secretaries of state will be more than just junior ministers, however — they will provide dedicated leadership on key issues and priorities and they will be invited to cabinet and cabinet committee meetings for items related to their responsibilities. John Manley, a former finance minister and deputy prime minister under Jean Chrétien, said Carney will have to make some "tough decisions" if he wants to both keep cabinet small and add some new faces. Some of the ministers Carney tapped just a few weeks ago could be out of cabinet. He has more potential names to choose from after voters elected 170 Liberal MPs to Parliament. Former Quebec finance minister Carlos Leitão and Tim Hodgson, a seasoned Toronto-area business executive, could be among the new people going into cabinet, Manley said, because they are closely aligned with Carney's pro-business, pro-growth vision for the country. "There are some people who are there now who have had seats at the table, who are pretty well known to Canadians, who are not going to make the cut," Manley said in an interview. Former Quebec minister Carlos Leitão won a seat with the federal Liberals last month, and is one of the new MPs expected to be considered for a cabinet role. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) "He has to make sure his cabinet presents a very different face than the one that surrounded Justin Trudeau. He's going to need to change those really high-profile positions, the ones that are most seen by Canadians," he said, referencing finance, justice, industry and foreign affairs. Manley said there may be some hurt feelings and disgruntled ministers after this shuffle, but Carney has the right to shape the cabinet he wants — especially when he brought the party to victory after polls suggested the Liberals were destined for almost certain defeat under Trudeau. "If I were him, I wouldn't feel any obligation to reappoint anybody to a role they've barely been in for two months," Manley said. "They're all in Parliament today because Mark Carney was able to turn things around." Lori Turnbull, a political science professor at Dalhousie University, says there will inevitably be some overlap between the Trudeau and Carney ministries because the former central banker did not have much time to recruit many candidates of his own. While Carney can bat away Conservative claims that he's "just like Justin," because he just won a solid minority government, Turnbull said Carney will want to refashion the cabinet so that it reflects who he is — a leader who has said he will be laser-focused on the economy. "I think he will want to put his own people on the front bench. He will want to have some sort of ownership of this cabinet," Turnbull said in an interview with CBC News Still, Turnbull said it's possible Carney weighs experience and continuity when deciding who will fill which roles. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, seen here with U.S. Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, is expected to remain in a top cabinet role. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press) International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who has taken a leading role on Canada-U.S. relations and Ottawa's dealings with the provinces as intergovernmental affairs minister, is one person who will likely keep a job in cabinet, Turnbull said, because he has developed connections to the Trump administration at this crucial moment. At least one of the other U.S. specialists, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, will likely also be kept on, Turnbull said, in some capacity. Turnbull said who is in cabinet may matter less than usual because so much of the focus is on Carney, who has promised to do a lot of the heavy lifting himself as the country's present challenges — trade and economic woes — fall into his wheelhouse. "I think this is all about Carney. The focus is really on him as opposed to who his ministers are," Turnbull said. Turnbull said Carney, the experienced businessman, may also take a "CEO-like" approach to governing, with his cabinet ministers serving as something like corporate vice-presidents — lieutenants responsible for their respective portfolios and empowered to make decisions. "This sort of delegation, if it works well, could lead to big results for the government overall because what he's trying to do, of course, is enormous," she said. Manley said decentralizing power will almost certainly help get things done faster. He said passing everything through the Prime Minister's Office, as was the standard practice under former prime minister Stephen Harper and then Trudeau, bogged things down. "That's the way you get things done. You don't tie ministers up in red tape and bureaucracy if you want to see them actually make a difference."
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Louis-Hébert
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Louis-Hébert is a federal riding located in Quebec. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Joël Lightbound who first took office in 2015. Lightbound collected 22,933 votes, winning 38.35 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent Louis-Hébert in Quebec during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Joël Lightbound (Incumbent) Conservative: Claude Dussault NDP: Jean-Paul Lussiaà-Berdou Bloc Québécois: Valérie Savard People's Party: Vatthana Maholy
