In 1994, the Government of Canada owned, operated or subsidized some 150 airports of all sizes International (8), National (12), Regional (50), Arctic (9), and other airports. Some 600 small airfields and airstrips were owned and operated by others under the general regulations of Transport Canada. Many of our Associates were senior members of the Canadian Air Transportation Administration, which was instrumental in building and operating the Canada's Civil Aviation infrastructure. The following were some of the major tasks: National airport system strategic planning National airport policies and systems development National airport capital construction program National airport operations program Economic and financial evaluation of proposed policies and expenditures Management (cost) accounting Cost recovery policy and commercial revenue development Environmental policies and standards Environmental impact assessments and reviews Noise management Human resources planning for over 5000 employees; organizational needs, staff relations, staff development, training, union negotiations and health and safety. Airport general management of Vancouver International Airport, Lester B. Pearson International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport Airport general staff training; airport executive training, airport operation and maintenance training Airport design, construction, operations and maintenance Planning, design and construction contract dispute and claims resolution Safety management, safety policy Accident investigation and risk management Management of International Airport Projects on behalf various Government of Canada Agencies Provision of air traffic control and flight advisory services at all Canadian airports Top of Page