CBC
Nicholas Frew
04 May 2026
The organization that manages the Edmonton International Airport is lobbying federal and provincial government officials to discuss defence and economic development amid Ottawa’s renewed commitment to the armed forces.
Records show the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority hired three lobbyists in March to garner government support for the authority as it navigates “changes and opportunities” in defence, including how to align operations with Canada’s defence industrial strategy and get funding through existing programs.
“Defence and security represent a significant and timely opportunity for our region and for Canada,” EIA spokesperson Justin Draper told CBC News in an email...
