Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel
The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.
Now is the time to invest in sustainable aviation
Government funding currently places far too little emphasis on the societal benefits of aviation, and too much on its perceived economic benefits.
Airports and the Canadian government can work together to supercharge the benefits of air connectivity
Prioritizing connecting transportation projects, investing in tech that streamlines the passenger experience, and cutting red tape would give industry the lift it needs to set a course for a bright future.
Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert
Lynx Air, which closed its doors in February, was the latest in a string of low-cost carriers to shutter in recent years, including CanJet Airlines and Swoop.
Roads, horses, and carts, oh my! Time for Canada to take trade-enabling infrastructure seriously
The economy doesn’t work without trade-enabling infrastructure, which includes roads.
Better climate-risk mapping data a must as Canada addresses housing crisis, says experts
The state of flood and hazard mapping across Canada is varied, with some of the available data around 30 or 40 years old, according to Sarah Miller, research lead for adaptation with the Canadian Climate Institute.
Time to stop building infrastructure for yesterday’s climate
Climate change impacts have a high price tag. The Canadian Climate Institute has estimated that key climate change impacts are already costing households in Canada roughly $720 per year.
Infrastructure needs in Canada: facing extreme weather and filling in the gaps
Three major areas where government initiatives are needed to address climate change risks in supply chain are federal assets and operations, capacity building, and coordination and collaboration.
In the air or at sea: how investments in transportation ports can support a transition to net-zero goals
Airports are not the only commercial transportation industry impacted by the push to net-zero targets. Ocean-based ports support the over 90 per cent of global trade that rely on ships as the most cost-effective means of transporting goods.
Social research infrastructure is urgently needed to build a culture of resilience in our communities
Building resilience requires a holistic approach because the post-event efforts from one disaster becomes the preparedness for the next one.
