Canada expands air transport agreement with Australia, enhancing travel options and business opportunities

The Canadian government has announced that it has expanded its air transport agreement with Australia. This will provide Canadians with greater options and be convenient for passengers travelling between the two nations.

The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport for Canada said:

“We are pleased to enhance our strong relationship with Australia, one of our most important markets. This expanded air transport agreement will improve connectivity for passengers, deepen our cultural and commercial ties, and strengthen our supply chains. This is great news for travellers and businesses in both our countries.”

What will the expanded air transport agreement bring?

The expanded agreement includes an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights and enhances operational flexibility for each country’s airlines. It also includes access to any point in the other country’s territory. This is a significant expansion of the agreement and is expected to meet the needs of this important bilateral market for the long term.

This expanded agreement was reached at the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the course of the event, the Canadian delegation of officials from Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada and the Canadian Transportation Agency held several productive meetings with their international counterparts to conclude this agreement and facilitate the negotiation of future agreements.

“The expanded Canada-Australia Air Transport Agreement is great news for passengers, businesses and industries in both Canada and Australia. Along with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and my upcoming Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia in February of next year, social and economic opportunities for travellers will grow. Thanks to our work and this agreement, Canadian and Australian markets will prosper,” said the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.