David Collenette: Managing 9/11, Working with America, and the Story of Gander
About this episode
David Collenette discusses his experiences managing the aftermath of 9/11 and the story of Gander, Newfoundland.
Canada's former transport minister David Collenette remembers 9/11, the immediate aftermath, the decision to close Canadian airspace, how he managed the 500 flights carrying 75,000 people that were headed to Canada at that moment, the bomb threats called into Canadian airports, and the story of Gander, Newfoundland. He and Steve also discuss concerns about a possible attack in Canada, working with his American counterparts, and our relationship with the United States then versus now.
People in this episode
Host: Steve
Guest: David Collenette
Topics covered
- 9/11
- Canadian airspace
- Gander story
- US-Canada relations
- transportation management
- security concerns
Keywords
- 9/11
- David Collenette
- Gander
- Canada
- airspace closure
- transport minister
- US relations
- bomb threats
- emergency management
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Canada, Gander, Newfoundland, United States
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