On Friday, August 13th, 2021, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones on behalf of the Minister of Transport, The Honorable Omar Alghabra announced an investment of $3.4 million for studies to confirm the new location of the Nain Airport.
The airport is critical to the Nain community as air transportation is the only means of resupply outside the Marine Season.
“Climate resilience transportation infrastructure is and will continue to be, critical to those living in Nunatsiavut region. The announcement means local communities in the region can continue to access safe and reliable air travel, receive essential goods and services, and develop a stronger economy through job creation,” quoted MP, Yvonne Jones.
Nunatsiavut President, Johannes Lampe also quoted “The location of the existing airstrip in Nain has raised major safety concerns for many years. The community of Nain continues to expand, and future growth will result in increased air traffic further compounding the problems that currently exist. This investment from the Government of Canada will assist in completing the necessary feasibility studies for a new modern and safe airport that will have positive social and economic impact for the entire Nunatsiavut region.”