Government of Canada investing in safety at North Bay Jack Garland Airport

NORTH BAY, ON, Oct. 27, 2017 /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 and regional 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.

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the government's $332,500 investment to replace a grader at the North Bay Jack Garland Airport. This is in addition to $890,436 announced earlier this year to update essential airfield electrical power systems at the airport.

The funding comes from Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). Since the Program's launch in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested more than $785.9 million for 904 projects at 182 airports across the country.  

Quotes

"The North Bay Jack Garland Airport is a vital link for residents and businesses in this region. This project will help ensure continued safe airport operation for passengers, flight crews and employees, while contributing to the community's economic and social well-being."
Anthony Rota
Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming

"The Government of Canada recognizes that safe and efficient airports are vital to the economic and social well-being of smaller communities. In addition to supporting personal travel and tourism, local and regional airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and emerging resource development sectors. Our investments help improve access to safe and efficient air transportation options, and deliver on our promise to help build safer, healthier and stronger communities across Canada."
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport

"Today's announcement marks another significant goal for the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation's strategic plan to rehabilitate its aging assets. The investment in these critical elements will strengthen the safety components while ensuring a reliable transportation system and continued support of economic development in Nipissing and the Near North."
Jack Santerre
Airport Manager, North Bay Jack Garland Airport

Associated Links

• Airports Capital Assistance Program
• North Bay Jack Garland Airport

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SOURCE Transport Canada

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