August 8, 2024 Winnipeg, Manitoba Transport Canada
A well-connected transportation system is essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That's why the Government of Canada is committed to investing in our supply chains to support economic growth, 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 $46.3 million for three projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund in Canada's Prairie provinces. These projects will make products cost less, support economic growth, and better connect communities and regions across Canada.
The Government of Canada will contribute 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. 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.
- $25 million to the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Highways to upgrade three highways in Northern Saskatchewan. The project, which will work in conjunction with provincial infrastructure improvements, aims to support regional growth driven by recent forestry investments and the re-opening of the McArthur River Uranium Mine. Additionally, by raising road levels and replacing culverts, these upgrades will help the transportation system better adapt to changing weather conditions and protect local communities from flooding.
- $11.8 million to the Town of Oyen, Alberta, to expand the Oyen Rail Yard. This project will add over 38,200 feet of new rail track next to the existing yard, enabling the creation of agricultural and industrial park and short line railway. This expansion will benefit 400 local producers and 15 businesses by improving their connection to larger freight rail networks, helping them to get their products to market more reliably.
These initiatives represent the Government of Canada's commitment to build strong regions and connect communities. With these investments, we're making life cost less, driving economic development, and building communities where every Canadian gets a fair chance to succeed.
