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Canada's Infrastructure Push: Jobs, Military, Trade
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Canadas Edmonton International Airport Expansion: A Boost for Jobs, Trade, and Military Presence
The Edmonton International Airport is undergoing a significant expansion, set to create 250 new airport jobs and 800 construction jobs. Federal representative MacKinnon visited the site, hinting at a potential military asset base for the city, including hangars, maintenance crews, and uniformed personnel. He also advocated for modernizing the Port of Vancouver and ending labor strikes to boost Albertas trade. Local leaders, such as Chamber president Doug Griffiths and Edmonton Airport CEO Myron Keehn, welcome these developments, aiming to double non-U.S. trade in the next decade. MacKinnon framed these moves as nation-building efforts, emphasizing unity and shared goals between Ottawa and the provinces amidst separation talk.
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