Canadians, businesses, and visitors rely on safe and well-maintained airports to stay connected and keep people and goods moving. Local and regional airports are vital links for rural and remote communities, supporting access to health care, emergency response services, business opportunities, and essential travel.
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding critical infrastructure for airports in British Columbia at the Prince Rupert Airport.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Transport Canada has awarded a $32-million contract to Dexter Construction, a Canadian company based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, to replace the movable transfer bridge at the Souris ferry terminal on Prince Edward Island.
To help ensure the safety of everyone on the water during an expected increase in the number of people using the river, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public Port of Sarnia.
Strong and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to keeping Northern, Arctic, and Indigenous communities connected. That’s why the first investment through the Arctic Infrastructure Fund (AIF) will be for the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, which serves as a lifeline for the local economy, ensures access to essential goods and services, and strengthens Canada’s presence in the North.
Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets.
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, and the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, will make an announcement regarding infrastructure investments at the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.
Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding new measures for the interprovincial transportation of Canadian steel and the strengthening of domestic supply chains.
Expanding Canada's international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.
Rail helped build Canada, connecting people and communities across vast distances and helping unite the country. Today, a modern and resilient passenger rail network is essential to supporting economic growth, strengthening Canadian industry, and keeping Canadians connected.