Canada’s Ministry of Transport has announced an investment of up to C$11m in Ottawa International Airport under the National Trade Corridors Fund.
Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the investment, which will be used to build a new cargo facility for Canadian North, the Inuit-owned airline. Canadian North will match the Government of Canada’s investment, bringing the total combined funding for this project to C$22m.
It’s a good day for Ottawa International Airport and Canada’s Northern communities
The warehouse will be located on the grounds of Ottawa International Airport and will reduce delays in cargo handling capacity and increase connectivity between different modes of transportation at the airport. For example, the project will expand the truck loading area, where queues have created congestion in the past. The development will also double the capacity for Canadian North in Ottawa.
In addition, the new facility will adopt environmentally friendly technologies and expand energy-efficient refrigeration and freezing areas to reduce waste and preserve essential goods destined for the Canadian Arctic. It will also have a back-up power system to ensure service continuity during severe weather events.
This investment represents another long-term commitment to work with stakeholders on important infrastructure projects to address congestion along Canada’s trade corridors.
“It’s a good day for Ottawa International Airport and Canada’s Northern communities. With this new warehouse, Canadian North will continue its work to facilitate the movement of goods across the country, especially to the North. By handling more cargo and connecting different modes of transportation more seamlessly, we’re boosting our economy and making sure our transportation infrastructure can tackle any challenges that come our way,” said Rodriguez.
Image: Canadian North
