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- The federal and Yukon governments are together investing more than $248 million into work at the airport in Whitehorse — with the bulk of the money being spent on rebuilding the main runway.Yukon's minister of Highways and Public Works, Nils Clarke, said in a media statement on Friday that the work would ensure the airport continues to meet the needs of the territory.
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An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.
January 12, 2024 Whitehorse, Yukon Transport Canada
An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $186.2 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a project that includes major upgrades at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
The airport infrastructure requires improvements to maintain existing essential services such as passenger and charter flights, as well as cargo handling activities.
The project consists of four main improvements:
“We’re investing in the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to support the growth of the tourism and economic sectors in Yukon. Strengthening our supply chains also means Canadians in Northern communities can more easily have access to the goods they need, when they need them and at fair prices.”
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez
Minister of Transport
“This investment by our government is a vote of confidence in one of the key economic sectors of the Yukon. It will also ensure our infrastructure is resilient and will be able to withstand the disruptive effects of climate change. With these runway upgrades, Erik Nielsen Airport will be able to better serve our community.”
Brendan Hanley
Member of Parliament for Yukon
•An efficient and reliable transportation network is key to Canada's economic growth. The Government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is making investments that will support the flow of goods across Canada's supply chains.
•The National Trade Corridors Fund is a competitive, merit-based program designed to help infrastructure owners and users invest in the critical transportation assets that support economic activity in Canada. A total of $4.6 billion over 11 years (2017-2028) has been allocated to the program.
•National Trade Corridors Fund Backgrounder
Jan 11, 2024 · Whitehorse – The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will make an important funding announcement related to supply chains and airport improvements at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. He will be joined by Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and Nils Clarke, Minister of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon.
Jan 12, 2024 · Transport Canada Press Release | January 12, 2024. Estimated reading time 3 minutes, 51 seconds. The upgrades include upgrading runway upgrades, replacing the maintenance facility, and a new area for helicopter operations. Wikimedia Photo.
Mar 19, 2008 · The Whitehorse International Airport got nearly $16 million in renovation money from the Yukon government on Wednesday, the day before the territory's budget is to be released.
Jan 13, 2024 · Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $186.2 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a project that includes major upgrades at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Dec 3, 2008 · Yukon to relaunch tenders for Whitehorse airport expansion. A legal dispute between a Whitehorse-area First Nation and the Yukon government over construction benefits at the city's airport...
