Federal and provincial governments to announce funding to strengthen trade infrastructure at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

February 26, 2026 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, joined by the Honourable Jamie Moses, Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation for the Province of Manitoba, will announce funding to support the expansion of airside lands at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.

Date:               February 27, 2026

Time:              1:35 p.m. CT

Location:        Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
                         Door 1 - Arrival level
                         1970 Wellington Avenue
                         Winnipeg, Manitobba

                        Media are welcome to attend.

Photo opportunity:

There will be an airside (outdoor) photo opportunity prior to announcement. For access to the airside photo opportunity, please RSVP to [email protected] or call 431-294-9123 prior to 10 a.m. February 27 and bring government issued photo identification. The airside access shuttle will depart Door 1 Arrivals level, at 12:55 p.m. *

Terminal Parkade and Economy Lot parking will be validated.

*Map of the airport

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