Canada’s airports are doing their part for Canada’s future.Canada’s airports are part of making Canada a better place to work and live. As global ambassadors responsible for bringing Canada to the world, Canada’s airports play an important role in the country’s international reputation.

Canada’s airports are gateways that extend beyond Canada’s borders.Canada is a heavily trade-oriented country with $450 billion in 2007 exports and another $407 billion in imports.Aviation facilitates this trade by providing vital networks for business leaders and their goods to access international markets.

Tourism is a $70.6 billion industry in Canada and more than 7 million foreign travellers to Canada last year travelled by air through a Canadian gateway airport.While helping to support the country’s 200,000 direct jobs at airports, these tourists also spent millions in restaurants, shops, hotels and other Canadian businesses.

International and domestic cargo operations connect Canadian and international suppliers.Air freight enables Canada to enjoy the benefits of a globally integrated economy – providing Canadian consumers with year-round access to seasonal products while allowing Canadian businesses to market their wares far beyond the Canadian border.