At first glance, there appears to be limited direct impact for UCTE in this year’s budget. No references to airports or ports, except for a commitment to remote and northern airports. with no new money. Little about the Canada Infrastructure Bank and not a word about privatization. No mention of Churchill.

Increased funding proposed for Canadian Coast Guard

• 2018-2019 $13 M
• 2019-2020 $11 M

Increased funding for Modernizing Transportation Safety Authority

• 2018-2019 $2 M
• 2019-2020 $2 M
• 2020-2021 $2 M

We will keep monitoring the discussions as the budget debates unfold.