News Release

Thunder Bay Airport Explores Business Opportunities

May 21, 2009

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McGuinty Government Funds Study Of Facility Expansion

NEWS 

Ontario is helping the Thunder Bay International Airport explore the growth potential of the aerospace industry in Northwestern Ontario.

The Thunder Bay International Airport Authority is conducting an architectural and engineering study that will determine the costs and work required to expand the facility’s industrial complex.  This project will also provide estimates for the potential construction of new buildings, which would be used to accommodate future aerospace clients.

QUOTES

“The aerospace sector is already an important economic engine in Thunder Bay with a growth and expansion potential worthy of further study.”
- Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan

“Our government understands that a strong and diverse industrial base in Northwestern Ontario is vital to the region’s prosperity and to attracting new businesses and professionals to our region.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). 

QUICK FACTS

  • The NOHFC is providing $75,000 to this project under its Infrastructure and Community Development Program.
  • Operating since 1997, the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the maintenance and operation of the airport facilities. 

LEARN MORE

Anne-Marie Flanagan, Minister’s Office, 416-327-0655
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125 

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