Safety measures at congested airports a top issue in health advocacy in July and August

Airports are facing wait times for travellers and flight delays due to a surge in air travel demand that began in summer following eased COVID-19 restrictions.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said that the delays at airports are 'frustratingly unacceptable,' during an appearance before the House Transport committee on Aug. 19.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

August 29, 2022

The safety of passengers as Canada’s airports face congestion due to excessive wait times and flight delays has been a top issue in health-related lobbying during July and August. The subject of health appeared in 187 communication reports filed on the federal lobbyists’ registry between July 1...

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