Air Connectivity and Airport Infrastructure in Northern Canada ...

• Main Authors: De Barros, Alexandre G., Coelho Lopes, Marcela, Sahnoon, Iyad
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The School of Public Policy Publications 2023
• Subjects: Arctic; Climate change
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/sppp.v16i1.75914; https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/sppp/article/view/75914

To analyze the existing air transportation infrastructure that could potentially benefit from the Canadian Northern Corridor, a list of remote communities was obtained and investigated. A total of 182 communities have been assessed by Transport Canada or the provinces and territories, of which 146 are located inside the proposed Canadian Northern Corridor area. These communities are the focus of our study to answer the following questions: • What is the current level of air transportation infrastructure and services? • What are the existing federal and territorial regarding northern and arctic air connectivity? • What is the potential impact of climate change on air transportation systems in northern Canada? Policies and Legislation In Canada, air transportation is regulated by the federal government. As such, there are no provincial or territorial policies regarding air transportation. Air transportation services in Canada are not subject to any economic regulations. Airlines and aircraft operators in ... : The School of Public Policy Publications, Vol. 16 No. 1 (2023) ...