“We know how vital airports are to urban centres and remote communities,” said Winnipeg South centre MP Jim Carr. "The investment our government is making will help ensure continued safe and reliable airport operations for residents, many of whom depend on their local airports not only for personal travel and business, but also for community resupply of essential goods and access to routine and emergency medical care in larger centres. This is part of how we build stronger more resilient and inclusive communities across Canada.”
“In addition to supporting personal travel, local airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and emerging resource development sectors,” said Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra. “These investments will improve access to safe, reliable and efficient air transportation options, and will help us deliver our promise to build safer, healthier and stronger communities across Canada. This is more important than ever as we work towards reopening our economies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.”