Ottawa cargo facility opens for Canadian North, federal government says

The Government of Canada marked the opening of Canadian North's new cargo facility at Ottawa International Airport, saying reliable transportation is essential for northern and remote communities.

Ottawa, ON

By Claire Whitmore Federal Politics Published 5 October 2026, 14:35 UTC 1 source 1 min read

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The Government of Canada celebrated the opening of Canadian North's new cargo facility at Ottawa International Airport, the department said in a release dated Oct. 5, 2026.¹

The release said reliable transportation is essential for northern and remote communities to access the goods and services they depend on, and that for many northern Canadians airports provide a vital connection to other communities and the rest of Canada.¹

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