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In celebration of the growing strength of Canada-China tourism, the governments of Canada and China officially named 2018 the Canada-China Year of Tourism. Tourism between Canada and China is growing with China now being the second largest source of visitors to Canada behind the United States. That’s due in part to the more than 1.7…

Atlantic Canada Airports Association’s (ACAA) is pleased to offer feedback to the Standing Committee on Finance regarding recommendations on federal tax and program spending measures that are needed to ensure economic prosperity and sustainability for Canadians.

Halifax (October 17, 2017) – The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance heard today in Halifax that there is a need to work together to improve the system for security screening in Canada; that smaller airports in Atlantic Canada are in need of infrastructure assistance; and, that the federal government needs to change its…

Ottawa, ON, (July 4, 2017) – Canada’s airports look forward to working with the Government of Canada on its National Trade Corridors Fund, enabling all National Airport System (NAS) airports to apply for funding to support more efficient transportation corridors.

Halifax, NS, (June 9, 2016) – Joyce Carter, president and chief executive officer of Halifax International Airport Authority, has been appointed president of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association (ACAA).

Halifax (May 6, 2016) – Atlantic Canada’s airports announced today a $35,000 donation through the Canadian Red Cross in support of the Fort McMurray relief effort.

Deer Lake, (June 17th,2015) – CEO’s of Atlantic Canada’s airports meet in Gros Morne today to discuss issues of importance to the region’s airports and air service development opportunities.

A presentation delivered to the Airports Capital Assistance Program National Committee to outline the successes, challenges and opportunities with the national funding program.

A summary document on the value of airports to our regional economy. This document also highlights the key issues impacting future growth and viability in the aviation sector in Atlantic Canada.

Speaking notes for ACAA President Keith Collins and Treasurer David Innes to the Standing Senate Committee regarding their study of Aviation in Canada.