Canada agrees post-Brexit open skies deal with UK
Canada’s minister of transport Marc Garneau has announced a deal for a new Open Skies air transport agreement with the UK which will kick in when the UK makes its Brexit break from the European Union.
It is a key agreement as it ensures continuity of services when Canada-UK flights are no longer covered by the current EU Open Skies agreement, says Garneau.
"I am pleased with the conclusion of this Open Skies-type agreement, which will ensure that air services continue uninterrupted when the United Kingdom is no longer covered by the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement. This agreement is an expression of our robust long-standing air transport relationship," he said.
The United Kingdom is Canada’s third largest two-way air travel market.
"It will continue to support tourism, trade and investment between Canada and the United Kingdom," Garneau added.
The UK is also Canada’s largest trading partner in the EU.
It forms part of Canada’s Blue Sky Policy, which has agreed new or expanded existing air transport agreements with 105 countries.
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