the base surface as possible,” Jay says. “That helps prevent frost movement from uneven freezing.” INVESTING IN THE YUKON’S FUTURE Karine credits the project’s success to extensive collaboration between the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations, contractors, and the federal government. “Our general contractor was Flatiron Dragados Corporation, and our main consultant was Associated Engineering,” Potvin says. “Both worked tirelessly to ensure the project was completed successfully.” Crucially, the project was supported by $186.2 million in federal funding through Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund. “That funding gave us flexibility to adjust the schedule and reduce the impact on travelers and carriers,” Potvin notes. “It was a huge part of what made this project successful.” To minimize disruptions, the airport extended and upgraded its parallel runway before construction began on the main one. “That was the biggest change we made to keep things moving,” Jay explains. 61 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA View looking south on the main runway (14R-32L) (Photo Credit: Associated Engineering)
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