Canada Govt to give over $2.8 million to Southern Ontario airports to maintain regional connectivity

Ottawa: To maintain regional connectivity, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, announced, a non-repayable contribution of over $2.8 million at the Kingston Airport today.

Announcing the contribution, for four southern Ontario airports: Kingston Airport, Cornwall Regional Airport, Huronia Airport and Arnprior Airport, he said that Southern Ontario is a strategically-located and globally recognized region that offers many advantages for local businesses, including state-of-the-art infrastructure, a diverse workforce and a strong regional air transportation network.

According to the information, the City of Kingston, operator of Kingston Airport, is receiving a $1.3-million investment, Huronia Airport is receiving a $310,000 investment, Arnprior Airport will get $47,500 and