The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons has announced an expanded air transport agreement with Nigeria.
The expanded agreement allows for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time, improving connectivity while supporting Canada’s efforts to diversify trade and deepen commercial engagement with one of Africa’s largest economies.
This new arrangements means right for Canada and Nigeria to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries
Details of this agreement includes capacity allowance of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for the airlines of each country.
It also includes fiffth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries if the flight either starts or ends in the airline’s home country)
In the euphoria of this great deal the Honourable Minister of Transport stated:
By expanding our air transport agreements, we are creating new opportunities for Canadian airlines and giving travellers more choice. The newly expanded Canada-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement will strengthen our economic ties, support tourism and trade, and making it easier for people and businesses in both countries to connect.”
He further vsaid tgat I have seen that strength firsthand in communities like Brampton, home to one of the largest Nigerian Canadian communities in the country and as a key economic partner, Nigeria offers opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers, while providing access to a growing market and expanding industries.
This agreement will help deepen our commercial partnership, support Canada’s trade diversification, and bring families and communities closer together.
