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Feds need to step up support for airports as it copes with revenue shortfalls

Despite the catastrophic financial impacts of COVID-19, airports must continue to pay fixed costs to maintain safe, secure operations and facilitate safe passage for Canadians.

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Feds need to step up support for airports as it copes with revenue shortfalls

Despite the catastrophic financial impacts of COVID-19, airports must continue to pay fixed costs to maintain safe, secure operations and facilitate safe passage for Canadians.

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