The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and the Minister Responsible for Montréal, unveiled new radiation detection equipment at the Port of Montreal.
"Today, I am pleased to announce that Canada's New Government is taking action to make our borders smarter and more secure by introducing new radiation detection equipment at the Port of Montreal," said Minister Day.
"This new technology will add a significant layer of security at this port while helping to facilitate the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel," he added.
"New radiation detection equipment at the Port of Montreal is great news for the people of Montreal," said Minister Fortier. "The new equipment will be an important tool for the port, which is the most direct, most profitable route between North America's industrial heartland and the Northern European and Mediterranean markets," he added. "This radiation detection equipment now installed at the Port of Montreal integrates state-of-the art technology that will enhance the Canada Border Services Agency's ability to scan containerized cargo upon its arrival at our port's terminals," said Dominic J. Taddeo, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.
"Today, I am pleased to announce that Canada's New Government is taking action to make our borders smarter and more secure by introducing new radiation detection equipment at the Port of Montreal," said Minister Day.
"This new technology will add a significant layer of security at this port while helping to facilitate the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel," he added.
"New radiation detection equipment at the Port of Montreal is great news for the people of Montreal," said Minister Fortier. "The new equipment will be an important tool for the port, which is the most direct, most profitable route between North America's industrial heartland and the Northern European and Mediterranean markets," he added. "This radiation detection equipment now installed at the Port of Montreal integrates state-of-the art technology that will enhance the Canada Border Services Agency's ability to scan containerized cargo upon its arrival at our port's terminals," said Dominic J. Taddeo, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.
The Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) radiation detection equipment locates and identifies sources of both natural and artificial radiation to prevent potential threats from entering Canada.
This new radiation detection technology will help protect Canada's security by detecting potentially dangerous substances. Systems are operating at terminals in Saint John and now Montréal, and
installation is ongoing in Vancouver and Halifax.
installation is ongoing in Vancouver and Halifax.