KENORA, ON, Aug. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.

The Honourable Bob Nault, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced a Government of Canada investment to purchase a grader at the Kenora Airport. The grader, valued at $334,000, will assist with the essential clearing of ice and snow from runways, taxiways and the apron.

Keeping runways, taxiways and aprons free of snow and ice ensures safe usage by aircraft, passengers, and crews, and helps protect costly airport safety assets during airport operations.

Quotes

"The Kenora Airport is an important hub for residents and businesses in Northern Ontario. This investment will help ensure continued safe and reliable airport operations for Kenora residents, many of whom depend on their local airports not only for personal travel and business, but also for access to specialized and emergency medical care in larger centres."

The Honourable Bob Nault
Member of Parliament for Kenora

"Our Government recognizes that local airports are major contributors to the economic growth and social well-being of smaller communities. In addition to supporting travel and tourism, local airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and emerging resource development sectors. These investments will improve access to safe, efficient and accessible air transportation options, and will help us deliver on our promise to build safer, healthier and stronger communities across Canada."

The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport

Quick Facts

• This funding comes from Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
• Since the Program started in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested more than $882.7 million for 948 projects at 186 airports across the country.
• To date, the Kenora Airport has received more than $5.7 million in ACAP funding for 12 safety projects, including the rehabilitation of Runway 07-25, the installation of wildlife control fencing, and the purchase of snow-clearing equipment.

Associated Links

• Airports Capital Assistance Program
• Kenora Airport

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SOURCE Transport Canada

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