Since the launch of the Program on May 11, 2021, Transport Canada (TC) has undertaken 2 calls for proposals under the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program. TC has committed more than $570 million to 19 of Canada's larger airports and announced 39 critical infrastructure projects contributing to safety, operational efficiency to enhance security, connectivity and COVID-19 testing and screening.
| Name of Project | Applicant | Work being done | Federal funding (Up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Réseau express métropolitain (REM) Station | Aeroports de Montreal | Construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) station at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. | $100,000,000 |
| Rehabilitation of Runway 06L-24R and Related Taxiways | Aeroports de Montreal | To construct critical infrastructure to enable mass transit connections. To construct critical infrastructure to enhance airport safety. To construct critical infrastructure to improve operational efficiency of airport security. | $50,692,500 |
| The Replacement of Fire Trucks | Aeroports de Montreal | To purchase equipment to enhance airport safety. To purchase equipment to improve operational efficiency of airport security. | $5,000,000 |
| YUL Airport Check-In System Replacement Project | Aeroports de Montreal | To construct critical infrastructure to enhance airport safety. | $7,500,000 |
| Finalization of the Correspondence Center | Aeroports de Montreal | To construct critical infrastructure to enable mass transit connections. To construct critical infrastructure to enhance airport safety. To construct critical infrastructure to improve operational efficiency of airport security. | $6,568,750 |
| Permanent Point of Service for Covid-19 Testing and Other Biosecurity Needs | Aeroports de Montreal | To construct critical infrastructure to enable mass transit connections. To construct critical infrastructure to enhance airport safety. To construct critical infrastructure to improve operational efficiency of airport security. | $1,203,573 |
| West Runway Rehabilitation | Calgary Airport Authority | Rehabilitation of the west runway (Runway 17R/35L) | $57,484,066 |
| Domestic Terminal Building - International Terminal Building Passenger Flow | Calgary Airport Authority | Establish new infrastructure in various concourses within the domestic and international terminal buildings as well as establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees | $1,935,000 |
| The Air Terminal Building (ATB) and Combined Services Building (CSB) Modernization and Rehabilitation | City of Abbotsford | To construct critical infrastructure to enable mass transit connections | $5,000,000 |
| Airfield Lighting and Supporting Infrastructure Project | City of Kelowna | Upgrades to airfield lighting infrastructure. | $120,000 |
| COVID-19 Testing and Screening Infrastructure | City of Kelowna | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees. | $2,724,732 |
| Combined Operations Building Expansion Project | City of Kelowna | Expansion of the airport’s combined operations building. | $7,100,000 |
| Airport Terminal Building Roof Replacement | City of Kelowna | Replacement of the existing Airport Terminal Building (ATB) roof. | $800,000 |
| Runway End Safety Area | City of Kelowna | Construction of a runway end safety area (RESA). | $4,550,000 |
| COVID-19 Testing and Screening Infrastructure | Edmonton Regional Airports Authority | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees. | $426,500 |
| Critical Airside Infrastructure Enhancement Project | Edmonton Regional Airports Authority | Infrastructure improvements including upgrades to runways and airfield lighting. | $18,429,312 |
| Upgrade of Passenger Check-In Systems | Edmonton Regional Airports Authority | Replacement of critical infrastructure to enhance the efficiency and security of airport check-in and boarding. | $3,500,000 |
| Critical Cybersecurity Risk Management Program | Edmonton Regional Airports Authority | Information technology infrastructure improvements, including new hardware, software, network and data facilities, to increase cybersecurity. | $6,500,000 |
| Biosecurity Enhancements at Gander International Airport | Gander International Airport Authority | To construct infrastructure to enhance airport safety. | $151,750 |
| Dyke and Drainage Upgrade Project | Vancouver Airport Authority | Improvements to the dyke and drainage system surrounding the airport. | $21,050,000 |
| Critical Airside Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program | Fort McMurray Airport Authority | Support upgrades to the airfield lighting system and to purchase new snow removal equipment. | $2,766,065 |
| Airport Segment of the Eglinton Light Rail Transit | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Carry out technical studies and concept design work for a proposed connection between the airport and the future extension of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit line | $22,800,000 |
| Airside Restoration and Rehabilitation Program | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Rehabilitate airfield pavement. | $81,250,000 |
| Terminal 1 International-To-Domestic Transfer Passenger Testing Infrastructure | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities in Terminal 1 for International to Domestic passenger transfers. | $460,000 |
| Technology Transformation Project | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Develop and install new check-in, boarding and border clearance systems. | $38,000,000 |
| Halifax Stanfield Airfield Improvements Project | Halifax International Airport Authority | Restoration of runway, taxiway and apron pavements, construction of a new taxiway and the removal of terrain adjacent to Runway 14-32. | $14,713,494 |
| COVID-19 Testing and Screening Infrastructure | Halifax International Airport Authority | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees. | $140,000 |
| Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle Purchase | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | Replacement of an aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. | $697,500 |
| Taxiway Bravo and Delta Rehabilitation | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | Rehabilitate Bravo and Delta Taxiways. | $1,219,875 |
| Pavement Rehabilitation | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority | Taxiways A, M, AA, BB, and CC | $3,935,750 |
| Light Rail Train Station Project | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority | Construct the Ottawa International Airport Light Rail Train Terminal Station. | $6,430,770 |
| Rehabilitation of Taxiways and Runway 11-29 | Aéroport de Québec inc. | Rehabilitation of taxiways and runway 29 as well as rehabilitation of the Taxiways G and H. | $10,159,625 |
| Modifications to airport access and control zones | Aéroport de Québec inc. | Modifications to the airport's access and control areas to improve traffic flow and passenger zoning at international arrivals. | $400,000 |
| Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation | Regina Airport Authority | Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31, including the replacement of runway pavement, sub-drainage and lighting systems, and the construction of runway end safety areas (RESA). | $13,250,000 |
| Apron Rehabilitation | Saskatoon Airport Authority | Rehabilitate Aprons 3, 4, and 5. | $2,766,078 |
| Primary Runway 9/27 Rehabilitation | Saskatoon Airport Authority | Restore Runway 09/27, upgrade lighting systems and complete drainage repairs. | $8,136,670 |
| Apron 3 Expansion | Saskatoon Airport Authority | Expand and upgrade Apron 3. | $1,500,000 |
| COVID-19 Testing Infrastructure | Saskatoon Airport Authority | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees. | $262,845 |
| Airfield Rehabilitation Program | St. John's International Airport Authority | Rehabilitate asphalt on multiple runways, taxiways and aprons, including improvements to draining , lighting and signage. | $14,244,540 |
| Critical Fleet Replacement Program | St. John's International Airport Authority | Replacement of heavy airside mobile equipment including aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles, runway snow plows and ice sweepers. | $4,786,960 |
| Airfield Pavement Condition Maintenance | Toronto Port Authority | Maintain airfield pavement. | $745,000 |
| Airport Electrical Infrastructure Improvements | Toronto Port Authority | Rehabilitate electrical infrastructure. | $1,250,000 |
| Airport Security Fence and Gates Replacement | Toronto Port Authority | Replace airport security fencing and gates. | $1,792,000 |
| Crtical Airfield Support Equipment | Toronto Port Authority | Purchase airfield support equipment. | $1,850,000 |
| Dock Wall Rehabilitation and Public Access Improvements for Safety | Toronto Port Authority | Rehabilitate waterfront retaining walls. | $4,600,000 |
| Passenger Backflow Prevention Security System | Toronto Port Authority | Upgrade airport security systems. | $700,000 |
| Runway 26R - 08L Runway End Safety Area Project | Vancouver Airport Authority | Construct Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs). | $17,367,500 |
| Runway 09 Approach Lighting Improvements | Victoria International Airport Authority | Installation of new land-based and water-based lighting systems and reconfiguration and extension of the existing floatplane dock to accommodate the new lighting system. | $1,368,082 |
| Air Terminal Security Upgrades Project | Winnipeg Airports Authority | Improvements to air terminal security. | $1,465,000 |
| Airside Pavement Improvement Project | Winnipeg Airports Authority | Rehabilitate airport taxiways. | $6,950,000 |
| Biosecurity Testing and Laboratory Facilities Project | Winnipeg Airports Authority | Establish COVID-19 testing and screening facilities for passengers and employees. | $313,500 |
| Groundside Roadway Infrastructure Upgrade Project | Winnipeg Airports Authority | Upgrades to airport roadway infrastructure. | $2,270,000 |
| Non-Passenger Screening Vehicle & Cargo Infrastructure Project | Winnipeg Airports Authority | Establish a new permanent structure for non-passenger vehicle security screening. | $1,380,000 |
Federal funding Total
$570,707,437