Additional capacity will strengthen travel and business ties to grow our economy and create good jobs for Canadians
Whether visiting family and friends, taking a trip, or shipping goods to markets around the world, Canadians need an air sector that works for them.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the conclusion of an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Panama. With this expanded agreement, airlines can introduce more flight options and routings. This means more choice and more convenience for Canadians. Each country's airlines are now able to operate a total of 14 passenger flights per week, and an unlimited number of all-cargo flights. This is up from nine flights per week for passenger and/or all-cargo services.
This new agreement will better accommodate the growing Canada-Panama market, improve Canada's global connectivity, and support tourism and trade activity between the two countries.
The new rights under the expanded agreement are available for use by airlines immediately.
