International Trade committee  We have land that is earmarked for development in an airside subdivision that currently has cargo operations. Gateway Facilities is the largest, which I referenced in my remarks. The highest and best use for those lands will be further cargo development. As we see Gateway go to

International Trade committee  Yes, on several fronts. We work one on one with particular companies that are exporting and/or importing. We are members of the Lobster Council of Canada. We host what I call a “focus on freight” forum, and it usually meets three times a year. They are freight forwarders and ship

International Trade committee  I guess I'm talking about perishable products, about products moving eastbound to Europe. The planes need full flights in both directions. If you look at products that are being brought in to North America, in particular to Boston and New York airports, and some of their competit

International Trade committee  It's heavily dependent on fish at this point, but there are other fresh products such as blueberries that go fresh to market.

International Trade committee  Thank you. Yes, it is a world-class airport, and we win awards on a consistent basis. Having built the infrastructure and the cluster around that, there are not many airports in Canada that can boast two airlines being headquartered there: Chorus Aviation, through Jazz, flying f

International Trade committee  There is a challenge in the pricing because the belly capacity in a passenger aircraft is sold off at wholesale prices compared to a dedicated freighter operation. My point for Halifax was that as we build passenger services on larger aircraft, we get a belly capacity that will b

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon. I am Jerry Staples, vice-president of air service, marketing and development for the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Authority. Tom Ruth, our president and CEO, sends his regrets and greetings. He is unable to be here because of sc