Name: ‘It was up to us’: Former transport minister reflects on Canada’s aviation response on 9/11
Uploaded: 2026-09-11T21:33:17Z
Duration: 9 min 11 s
Description: Former Transport Minister David Collenette reflects on his decision to clear planes to land in Canada after the tragedy of 9/11 closed American airspace.

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‘It was up to us’: Former transport minister reflects on Canada’s aviation response on 9/11

Former Transport Minister David Collenette reflects on his decision to clear planes to land in Canada after the tragedy of 9/11 closed American airspace.

September 11, 2026 at 5:21p.m. EDT