(OTTAWA) Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – The Hon. Robert Nault, Member of Parliament (Kenora Riding), on behalf of the Hon. Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced funding for four First Nations airports in the Kenora riding:
“I am proud to announce that the federal government will invest in airports in Sachigo Lake, Lansdowne House, Deer Lake, and Bearskin Lake, to help increase safety and efficiency of the air transportation infrastructure that is vital to the economic and social wellbeing of residents living in these rural and remote communities.
“As communities that are accessible only by air or winter road, these airports are the lifeline to their respective communities. Planes bring supplies, fuel deliveries, and provide charters for passengers, hydro crews, and other essential services.
“This investment, totaling over $2.7M between the four airports, will go towards the rehabilitation of the airfield lighting systems, which includes replacing the runway, taxiway, apron edge lights, and other essential upgrades.”
