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Friday, December 9, 2011—

Friday, October 14, 2011—Canada’s Airports Urge U.S. Government to Bolster Airport Border Resources

Thursday, October 6, 2011—Airports Welcome Federal Tourism Strategy

Monday, March 21, 2011—Daniel-Robert Gooch Named President of the Canadian Airports Council

Wednesday, February 23, 2011—Aviation Sector Leaders to Convene in Ottawa for Airports Canada 2011 Conference & Exhibition

Thursday, February 17, 2011—Canada’s Airports Concerned over Proposed U.S. Air Passenger Fee

Thursday, October 28, 2010—National Travel and Tourism Coalition Calls on Government to Enhance Competitiveness

Monday, September 27, 2010—North American and European Airports Call for More Efficient, Sustainable Aviation Security

Tuesday, June 15, 2010—Airports Willing Partners in CATSA Review

Tuesday, June 8, 2010—Halifax’s Staples Honored at Airport Marketing and Communications Conference

Tuesday, May 25, 2010—Canada’s Airports Welcome Cargo Security Program

Wednesday, April 28, 2010—Bill Restall Takes Helm as Interim President of the Canadian Airports Council

Wednesday, April 14, 2010—William A. Restall Named Chairman of the Canadian Airports Council

Thursday, February 25, 2010—Airports Pledge to Participate in CATSA Review

Friday, December 18, 2009—Canada’s Airports Congratulate Canadian Government For Signing Milestone Air Agreement

Thursday, December 10, 2009—Minister of Finance Urged to Move Forward on Important Airport Industry Initiatives

Thursday, December 3, 2009—Approved Destination Status a Boon for Canada’s Aviation and Tourism Sectors

Thursday, October 29, 2009—Canada’s Airports Working to Ensure Safe Facilities

Friday, September 25, 2009—CAC Applauds Western Premiers Call for Open Skies

Thursday, June 4, 2009—The National Travel and Tourism Coalition: It's Time to Engage with Government

Friday, May 8, 2009—EU Air Agreement “Welcome News” for Travellers, Shippers, and the Aviation/Tourism Employment Sectors

Wednesday, April 8, 2009—Airports Canada Exhibit Hall Fully Booked

Monday, March 30, 2009—Canada’s Airports Welcome New Border Service Policy

Tuesday, January 27, 2009—Airports Commends fund for Tourism, Aviation Security

Friday, January 16, 2009—Top Aviation Sector Leaders to Address Airports Canada 2009 Conference & Exhibition

Tuesday, December 9, 2008—Liberalized Air Agreement with Europe a Boost for Canadian Competitiveness

Thursday, September 25, 2008—Aviation Competitiveness an Election Issue, Airports Say

Friday, July 11, 2008—CAC Commends Border Service Investment for Atlantic Canada

Thursday, June 26, 2008—Airports Say Competitiveness Panel Recommendations a Good Approach for Canada’s Aviation Sector

Wednesday, June 18, 2008—CAC to CBSA: The Time for “Study” on Core Services has Passed

Tuesday, June 17, 2008—“Airport Competitiveness a Key Link in the Tourism Value Chain”

Thursday, May 15, 2008—Progress on EU Open Skies Spells Promise for Canada

Thursday, May 8, 2008—Airports Agree: “Make Transportation a North American Advantage”

Monday, May 5, 2008—Barry Rempel is Named Chairman of the Canadian Airports Council

Tuesday, February 26, 2008—Funds for Border and Aviation Security Good Steps, Airports Say

Friday, February 15, 2008—Canada's Airports Urge Swift Passage of Customs Act Amendments

Thursday, February 7, 2008— Canada's Airports Urge Adoption of Finance Standing Committee Recommendation on Arrivals Duty Free

Tuesday, November 27, 2007—Business, Tourism, Airports Sectors Urge Canada to Conclude Open Skies Agreement with Europe

Wednesday, November 7, 2007—Jim Cherry to Lead International Airports Community

Wednesday, November 7, 2007—Canada’s Airports Encouraged by Progress in Singapore Air Regime

Monday, November 5, 2007—Canada’s Cargo Airports Launch “Cargo Canada” at Air Cargo Americas

Thursday, October 11, 2007—“Unfair Double Standard,” Canada’s Airports Decry Continued Subsidization of Via Rail

Thursday, October 4, 2007—Canada’s Airports Look Forward to Favourable EU Talks

Monday, September 24, 2007—Dollar Parity Highlights Competitive Challenges for Canada’s Airports

Tuesday, September 4, 2007—Canada’s Airports Applaud Minister’s Direction for the Future of CATSA

Monday, July 30, 2007—Canada’s Airports Welcome Ontario-Québec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor

Tuesday, July 24, 2007—Canada’s Airports: Doing our Part for Canadian Competitiveness

Thursday, July 5, 2007—“Resolve Baggage Re-Screening,” CAC Urges Prime Minister, U.S. President for Leaders Summit

Thursday, June 7, 2007—Canada’s Airports Commend Government on European Free Trade Progress

Monday, June 4, 2007—Canada’s Airports Applaud EU Air Talks Progress

Wednesday, May 2, 2007—Canada’s Airports Support House Committee Call for an International Business Strategy

Monday, April 30, 2007—Canada’s Airports Hail Open Skies with Ireland

Wednesday, April 25, 2007—Airline Leaders Among those to Speak at Airports Canada Conference in Ottawa

Monday, April 2, 2007—Canada’s Small Airports Need Reliable, Permanent Source of Funds for Safety Infrastructure, CAC Says

Thursday, March 22, 2007—Canada’s Safe, Airports Group Airports Says

Monday, March 19, 2007—Airport Rent Continues to Disadvantage Canada’s Airports

Monday, March 12, 2007—U.S. Open Skies an Important Milestone for Canada, Canada’s Airports Say

Wednesday, February 21, 2007—CAC Urges Federal Government to Fulfill Commitment to International Air Policy Liberalization

Monday, January 29, 2007—Rent, Border Service, Bilaterals Among Top Priorities for Canadian Competitiveness in 2007, Canada’s Airports Say

Tuesday, January 9, 2007—Canada’s Airports Urge Transport Minister to Say “Yes” to Open Aviation Area Talks with Europe

Thursday, December 7, 2006—Bill C-257 Threatens to Shut Down Canada’s Airports, Industry Warns

Monday, November 27, 2006—“Blue Sky” Policy will Benefit Canadian Travellers, Shippers and Communities, Airports Group Says

Thursday, November 16, 2006—Canada’s Airports Advise U.S.-Bound Travellers this Winter: Passports Will be Required

Wednesday, October 25, 2006—Airports Industry Applauds New International Air Policy Vision for Canada

Wednesday, October 18, 2006—Airport Industry Presents Five-Point Competitiveness Plan

Wednesday, October 11, 2006—Canadian Airports Council Names Director of Small Airports

Tuesday, September 19, 2006—More Retail Liquids and Gel Product Sales to Resume at Canadian Airports

Thursday, September 14, 2006—Wanted: A Canadian International Air Policy that Will Allow Canada to be a Global Player in Air Cargo

Wednesday, September 13, 2006—Opportunities “Left on the Table” with Current International Air Policy, Canadian Airports Group Says

Friday, August 18, 2006—Duty Free Alcohol, Fragrances Once Again Available to Canadian Air Travellers

Thursday, August 3, 2006—Growth in Canadian International Air Traveller Numbers an Impetus for Air Policy Reform

Wednesday, June 28, 2006—“Open Skies Essential,” Canadian Airports Council Tells ICAO-ACI Conference Attendees

Wednesday, May 17, 2006—Continue CATSA’s Current Service Provider Role, Canada's Airports Urge

Tuesday, May 2, 2006—NEXUS Expansion will Enhance Passenger Facilitation at Airports

Monday, April 24, 2006—Canadian Airports Applaud Canada-U.K. Open Skies

Wednesday, March 29, 2006—Canadian Airport Association says Canada’s Airport Security & Facilitation Polices Must Adapt to Worldwide Change

Wednesday, March 29, 2006—Canadian Airports Applaud Recognition of Baggage Screening Achievement, Elimination of Security Questions

Friday, November 11, 2005—Canadian Airports Welcome Open Skies Agreement

Wednesday, October 19, 2005—Canadian Airports and Business Community Tackle Safety, Security and Health Issues at Airports Conference

Tuesday, June 28, 2005—The Canadian Airports Council Welcomes Report on the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America

Friday, May 20, 2005—The Canadian Airports Council Pleased with the Interim Report of the Standing Committee on Transport

Monday, May 9, 2005—Airports see long term benefit to Rent and Chattels Relief

Monday, May 9, 2005—“The Airport/Community Relationship is Stronger and More Transparent than Ever” CAC President Tells SCOT

Wednesday, April 20, 2005—CAC Welcomes the New Liberalized Air Services Agreement with China

Wednesday, March 23, 2005—Canadian Airports Council Offers to be Part of the Solution

Wednesday, February 16, 2005—Airport Industry Agrees with Auditor General