Transfer of Mont-Joli Airport to La Régie Intermunicipale de l'Aéroport Régional de Mont-Joli

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No. Q001/05For release - January 21, 2005
MONT-JOLI, Quebec — The transfer of ownership of the Mont-Joli Airport from Transport Canada to La régie intermunicipale de l'aéroport régional de Mont-Joli will allow the municipality to take greater advantage of its airport, announced today Transport Minister and Minister responsible for Eastern Quebec, Jean-C. Lapierre.
"La régie intermunicipale de l'aéroport régional de Mont-Joli is to be congratulated for joining the move towards a new era of airport management", said Mr. Lapierre. "Taking over the ownership of the Mont-Joli Airport will allow the Régie to be in a better position to respond quickly to the needs of the people in the area and tailor levels of service to local demands."
In addition to the ownership transfer, Transport Canada will contribute a total of $2.5 million. As part of the National Airports Policy, a contribution of $610 000 is made for important maintenance that will contribute to overall users safety, based on priorities identified by the Régie. A special contribution of $1.9 million is given for the construction of a multi-purpose shelter and various rehabilitation projects linked to security and efficient airport operations.
The Mont-Joli Airport is part of the regional-local category, which serves local needs. Under the National Airports Policy, announced in July 1994, local interests are being offered the opportunity to assume ownership of small airports.
" The National Airports Policy allows local communities to take greater advantage of their airports, and attract new and different types of business", added Mr. Lapierre. "The better use of Canada's infrastructure in this manner will ultimately provide a boost to trade, tourism and job creation".
Transport Canada continues to regulate the safe provision of air navigation services across the country. The department will also continue to enhance the safety and security at Canadian airports through aviation regulation and airport certification processes.
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Irène MarcheterreDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister, Ottawa(613) 991-0700
François-Nicolas AsselinCommunications, Montreal(514) 633-2741
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