As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response.
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, and the President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Robin Silvester, for a media availability to discuss Canada’s supply chain resiliency.
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an announcement about new funding for safety improvements at local and regional airports in Newfoundland and Labrador.
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an important announcement to help the Halifax Stanfield International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and important transportation infrastructure projects at the airport.
The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to mark the first annual International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families:
As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, will make an important funding announcement to support critical infrastructure at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Minister Alghabra and Minister Vandal will be joined by Barry Rempel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Winnipeg Airports Authority.
As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
