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The Canadian government has announced an $85.5 million federal investment to support the Rankin Inlet Airfield Rehabilitation Project in Nunavut, funded through Transport Canada’s Arctic Infrastructure Fund.
The project is described as part of a broader modernization of Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), with the facility set to function as a dual-use civilian and military field.
Rankin Inlet Airport currently serves as a lifeline for passenger travel, food, and medical supply chains in the Kivalliq region, and the rehabilitation aims to enhance its capabilities in support of that role.
The funding and project scope were disclosed by Transport Canada on September 28, as part of the department’s Arctic Infrastructure Fund initiatives.
No further details are provided in the material about the specific upgrades, deployment plans, or the operational timeline for YRT beyond its dual-use intent.
The provided source does not include quotations, specific dates beyond the announcement, or information on aircraft types, injuries, locations beyond Rankin Inlet, or outcomes of the project.