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Canada – Eleven regional airports in British Columbia receiving up to $11.7 million to maintain regional connectivity and jobs 

Targeted Government of Canada support will be provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada July 30, 2021– Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada Regional air transportation is crucial to ensure merchandise circulates, supply chains are maintained, and regional economic growth continues. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities, and local businesses. The Government of Canada’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI), launched in March 2021, fosters access to air transportation and supports regional ecosystems. In particular, it enables regional air carriers and airports to remain operational in these difficult times and to continue ... Read more