La Macaza, Quebec, July 7, 2009 − The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced that Aéroport international de Mont-Tremblant Inc. will receive $2,701,200 in non-repayable funding under the Community Diversification program for various airport infrastructure improvements. This project will result in an overall investment of $4,436,000 and the creation of nine jobs.
“The Mont-Tremblant airport is an important gateway to the Hautes-Laurentides and its infrastructure is in need of improvement in order to further the region’s tourism development and economic diversification. The Government of Canada recognizes the key role infrastructure plays in maintaining strong and dynamic communities. Canada’s Economic Action Plan sets out a variety of funding measures intended to help communities through this difficult economic period, while enabling them to carry out projects that will improve the living conditions of their citizens and ensure prosperity,” explained the Minister of State.
The work will involve lengthening and widening the runway, adding a traffic lane, enlarging the ramp, air terminal building and garage and acquiring various navigational and airport operating equipment.
These infrastructure improvements will make it possible to accommodate a higher number of out-of-province tourists in winter and eventually add new air routes in summer. This will allow the carriers already serving Mont-Tremblant to maximize the capacity of their aircraft, while permitting other international airlines operating planes with 200 seats or less to begin offering flights to the Laurentides region. The Mont-Tremblant airport will thus have the facilities it needs to meet the requirements of the tourism industry and pursue its growth.
For more on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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Sources:
Marie-Claude Lemire
Communications
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 514-283-2199
E-mail: marie-claude.lemire@dec-ced.gc.ca
Stéphanie Desforges
Senior Special Assistant, Communications
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 514-496-1282
E-mail: stephanie.desforges@dec-ced.gc.ca
