Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Glace Bay, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honorable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety at Windsor International Airport.
Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal government is providing nearly $7.5 million to Windsor International Airport to rehabilitate the asphalt and edge light modernization on Runway 07-25, and to purchase a second Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle. These improvements will help keep passengers, airport workers, and flight crews safe by ensuring that critical aviation infrastructure remains in good condition and that emergency response services are equipped to support growing passenger volumes.
These improvements are particularly important for Windsor International Airport, which is located along a vital trade corridor at the Canada-United States border. Situated within an 800-kilometre radius of more than 100 million people and a major industrial market, the airport contributes to regional connectivity, trade, tourism, and economic growth.
“The nearly $7.5 million to Windsor International Airport through the Airports Capital Assistant Program allows for YQG to enhance safety and ensure that Windsor International Airport can continue to connect communities and be an economic and social driver for the region,” said Mark Galvin, President & CEO, Windsor International Airport (YQG).
Investments in Canada’s airports help provide safe, reliable, and efficient air transportation. By strengthening critical airport infrastructure, these investments help keep communities connected and contribute to strong regional economies.
