Notice

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Public events for August 24, 2010

August 23, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, August 24, 2010 are:

Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

10:45 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make an announcement. He will be joined by Eva Aariak, Premier of Nunavut; Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health; and John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Many Pebbles Municipal Golf Course
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

* Open to media

Notes:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Guests and media are encouraged to dress warm.
• Guests and media are to note there are no washroom facilities on site.

Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

12:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will take part in a photo opportunity. He will be joined by Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health; and John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Library of May Hakongak Community Library and Cultural Centre
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

*Photo opportunity (Cameras and photographers only)

Note:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.

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Article

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Backgrounder: Churchill Airport pavement rehabilitation project

August 23, 2010
Churchill, Manitoba

The Government of Canada is investing $13.4 million for a safety improvement project at the Churchill Airport. The project includes pavement improvements for airside surfaces including the taxiway and apron area, rehabilitation and upgrades to the runways and reconstruction of the airport terminal building entrance road. In addition, a runway gravel supply will be stockpiled for ongoing maintenance over the next 10 years. Preparatory work, including gravel crushing for future runway use started in the fall of 2009, and the remainder of the work will be complete by fall 2011.

Churchill Airport is a remote airport located about 1000 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba on the southwestern shore of Hudson Bay. The airport is owned and operated by Transport Canada,with year-round regularly scheduled passenger service. It serves as an important transportation hub for the north, including western Nunavut, and provides a gateway for tourism.

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News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PM announces improvements at Churchill Airport

August 23, 2010
Churchill, Manitoba

New upgrades to improve safety and create jobs

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for important upgrades to the Churchill Airport. The Prime Minister was in Churchill for the first stop of his annual Northern Tour.

"Canada's regional and remote airports play a vital role in bringing us together as a nation and linking our communities to the world," said Prime Minister Harper. "Our Government is pleased to support upgrades to the Churchill Airport which will help ensure the safe flow of people, goods and services to and from this Northern community, creating jobs and economic growth."

The improvements, which are taking place over a three-year period, will make essential upgrades to Churchill Airport's taxiways, ramps and runways. The airport terminal building entrance road will also undergo reconstruction.

"Thousands of people call Canada's North and communities like Churchill home," said the Prime Minister. "Through investments such as this, our Government is committed to ensuring that these Canadians have access to the goods, services and opportunities they need."

Churchill Airport is classified as a remote airport, and is owned and operated by the Government of Canada. The Government is providing support of $13.4 million for this improvement project.

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