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Canada’s aviation policy should reflect the unique challenges of the North

Until Canada exercises the political will necessary to make the major infrastructure investments required to provide alternative options for essential service transportation, air travel will continue to be the only year-long option available in many northern and remote communities.

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BY CONSERVATIVE SENATOR DENNIS PATTERSON
October 22, 2018

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Canada’s aviation policy should reflect the unique challenges of the North

Until Canada exercises the political will necessary to make the major infrastructure investments required to provide alternative options for essential service transportation, air travel will continue to be the only year-long option available in many northern and remote communities.

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