Funding aims to improve freight connections to Canada’s north – Inside Logistics
August 13, 2024
The Canadian government is investing up to $46.3 million for three projects in the Prairies to help improve freight connections to Canada’s northern region.
Included in the funding is up to $9.5 million to Perimeter Aviation to renovate and expand the existing Perimeter Aviation terminal building at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. This project will address current capacity issues at the terminal, allowing for more flights and improving connections between traditional freight networks and northern and remote Indigenous communities. The government says it will also make Canada’s transportation system more resilient to severe weather caused by climate change, ensuring that northern airports are accessible and reliable and help lower operating costs for businesses by reducing transportation expenses.
“The National Trade Corridors Fund has helped make the Perimeter Aviation Terminal Development Program a reality,” said Joey Petrisor, president and CEO of Perimeter Aviation. “Our terminal expansion enhances connectivity and improves the passenger experience for northern and First Nations communities, facilitating travel and enabling economic growth. With more departure gates and our fleet of combination cargo/passenger aircraft, Perimeter Aviation is now better equipped to strengthen supply chains and support additional passenger and cargo traffic. We’re excited to see the positive impact of this development for the communities and travellers we serve both today and in the years to come.”
