Canadian North has a new cargo warehouse in Ottawa that it says is “specifically designed to facilitate the transit of critical shipments’ through its northern network.
“As Canada continues to prioritize investment in the Arctic, this facility helps strengthen the cargo infrastructure needed to support people, communities and supply chains across the North,” the airline stated in a Facebook post.
The new facility will increase Canadian North’s Ottawa cargo capacity from roughly 2,582 to 3,901 square metres, according to Hance Colburne, a spokesperson for the airline.
The new cargo warehouse combines Canadian North’s separate cargo pick up and drop off locations into one space.
Colburne said the facility includes an expanded cooler and freezer space and dedicated pharmaceutical storage, adding it can ship “any and all types of cargo.”
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“We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of the North and continuing to invest in the communities we serve,” said Colburne.
A news release said the federal government contributed $11 million from the National Trade Corridors Fund, which was matched by funds from Canadian North, to build the facility.
Out-bound cargo is being accepted at the new facility, while in-bound cargo will continue to be received at the airline’s 140 Thad Johnson Private facility until June 30, the released stated.
Canadian North is a major airline across much of the North, connecting Yellowknife to some smaller NWT communities and covering most of Nunavut. In February 2025, the Inuit organizations that owned the airline sold the company to Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation.
