US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
Canada expands direct flight access with China in bid to boost trade, tourism
The new arrangement allows up to 20 all-cargo flights a week and gives airlines reciprocal access to more destinations.
- Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Canada is expanding direct passenger and cargo flights with China, effective immediately, granting carriers "reciprocal access to all points in each country."
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing earlier this year informed the decision, which aligns with the Canada China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening economic ties.
- In 2025, two-way merchandise trade between the countries reached $124.8 billion, with Ottawa targeting a 50 per cent increase in exports to China by 2030 to support trade diversification.
- Airlines may now operate up to 20 all-cargo flights weekly, addressing slow recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic; MacKinnon noted this offers "an incremental increase" in flights between the countries.
- Restoration of routes faced delays as Canada insisted on avoiding Russian territory to deter Moscow from collecting fees during its war on Ukraine, though the country maintains air transport arrangements with more than 125 nations.
Insights by Ground AI
19 Articles
19 Articles
Winnipeg Free Press+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
Read Full Article
Ottawa believes this should help to promote commercial diversification. The post Ottawa announced a "progressive increase" in the number of direct flights to China appeared first on Les Affaires.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources19
Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 27%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
