MP looks to aerospace industry for Moncton
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 | 9:29 AM AT
CBC News
Moncton-area Liberal MP and Minister of Labour, Claudette Bradshaw, says she's going to do everything possible to attract aerospace jobs to the community.
Tuesday, the federal government announced another step in the planned construction of a $9 million regional air terminal in Moncton. Bradshaw says that's just the beginning.
She has a picture of the Greater Moncton International Airport on the wall of her office in Ottawa. It's there to remind her about the facility's potential. She's aiming even higher and working to attract high- paying, high-tech aerospace jobs.
Bradshaw says the city of Moncton has a proven track record when it comes to attracting new industry. "Aerospace industries attract other industries much like call centres have attracted other call centres to this area. First there was one, then there was another and another until greater Moncton became the call centre capital of New Brunswick."
Passenger and cargo numbers continue to climb at the airport. Airport spokesman, Kent Robinson, says July's numbers tell the tale. "We just got the numbers in and for the first time ever, we had in excess of 50,000 passengers move through our airport facility in a month and that's very good news for our airport."
Bradshaw says improvements to the airport and growth at the Moncton Flight College are good indications of how well the industry is doing. She hopes the aerospace industry will be the next sector to take off.
Share Tools
Latest New Brunswick News Headlines
- Bathurst obesity clinic loses funding
- The Department of Health is no longer willing to pay for a new medical clinic in Bathurst that treats people with obesity problems. more »
- Liberals grill PCs after Horizon Health's donation
- The Liberals are questioning how the Progressive Conservatives accepted a $3,870 political donation from the province's largest health authority. more »
- Fredericton's York House eyed by developers
- Two developers are expressing interest in taking over Fredericton's historic York House. more »
- Saint John seeks report on 'worst-case scenario'
- Saint John councillors are asking to be updated on the worst-case financial scenario for the city if the legislative assembly refuses to approve pension changes. more »
Top News Headlines
- Online surveillance bill tabled in House
- A bill that is expected to give police and intelligence agencies new powers to access Canadians' electronic communications, sometimes without a warrant, has been tabled in the House of Commons. more »
- Fantino says Canada's F-35 jet purchase 'evolving'
- Canada's minister responsible for military procurement now appears open to adjusting the Defence Department's order for F-35 fighter jets, citing an economic environment "we may not have any control over." more »
- What to get your special someone on Valentine's Day
- For those looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift, here are some ideas — from the traditional to the outlandish. more »
- Whitney Houston estate value set to soar
- Within hours of her untimely death, Whitney Houston was fast on her way to becoming a hot commodity, joining the ranks of other famous artists who have achieved the dubious distinction of great commercial success beyond the grave. more »
- RCMP discover body on Kingston Peninsula
- Father, son recall close call on ice road
- Saint John seeks report on 'worst-case scenario'
- Fredericton's York House eyed by developers
- Liberals grill PCs after Horizon Health's donation
- Meth, cash seized in Bouctouche
- Wetlands announcement disappointing, say environmentalists
- 3 killed in 2 N.B. car crashes
- Moncton seniors protest no-pet policy
