Monday, March 30, 2009

Economic Development - But at What Cost?

"The OMCIAA operates the Ottawa International Airport without government subsidies under a 60-year lease transfer agreement with Transport Canada. The OMCIAA’s mandate is to manage, operate and develop airport facilities and lands in support of the economic growth of the National Capital Region". (Their Website ... March 30, 2009)

There is no concern for communities in or around the airport, there is no concern for climate change and acting in an environmentally conscious manner, there is also no concern for transparency or accountabilty - as this private company is not subject to the Access to Information Act. This organization's sole concern is to make money. Transport Canada has quite simply dropped the ball entirely on this lease transfer agreement.

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