Safe, secure and efficient transportation are crucial to supporting economic activity, promoting tourism and providing greater access to global markets.

“Our government is committed to investing in strategic infrastructure projects that directly support economic growth and jobs for Manitobans. We are proud of our role in the redevelopment of the Brandon Municipal Airport as this project reflects our commitment to ensuring value for money as we rebuild our provincial infrastructure. The expanded airport terminal, along with the additional funding announced today for further upgrades, will enable Brandon to be a competitive force in attracting both business and leisure travelers to conventions, conferences and new sporting and regional events, injecting new dollars into the economy.”

The Honourable Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba

“The completion of this expansion project is great news for people traveling through Brandon – whether for work or leisure. The Government of Canada is pleased to have invested in the Brandon Municipal Airport, which created good paying jobs and opportunities for the middle class and those working to join it. I am confident that with the completion of this project, and the further upgrades announced today, we will increase the Airport’s capacity and efficiency, which will have a lasting, positive impact on the region's economic growth and development.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“Our expanded airport facility will serve not only the residents of Brandon, but the entire southwestern Manitoba region in its growing desire for closer and more convenient air travel options. The much-needed expansion has now elevated Brandon’s capacity as a regional travel hub and we are confident it can be the catalyst for enhanced economic growth and continued prosperity for our region.”

Rick Chrest, Mayor of Brandon 

• The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• For the Airport Expansion Project the Government of Canada is contributing up to $2.9 million, while the Government of Manitoba is contributing up to $3.4 million to this project. The City of Brandon is contributing the balance of funding for a total estimated cost of $11.26 million.

• For the Airport Maintenance Building Replacement Project, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are each providing $833,333. The City of Brandon is also providing $833,333, bringing the total federal-provincial-municipal contribution to $2.5 million.

Associated Links

• Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada’s new $180 billion infrastructure plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in Manitoba
• New Building Canada Fund Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – National and Regional Projects

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
Brook.Simpson@canada.ca

Olivia Billson
Press Secretary 
Manitoba Government - Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Government of Manitoba
204-945-1494   
Olivia.Billson@leg.gov.mb.ca

Allison Collins
Director of Communications
City of Brandon
204-729-2590
a.collins@brandon.ca

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