Today’s agreement between Air Canada and the federal government is long overdue, and recognizes the unique challenges faced by Canada’s hard-hit travel sector in the COVID-19 pandemic.

But government assistance is only one step.  

To get Canadians flying again and to bring back jobs we need a clear plan for the economic restart. We look to the federal government to outline the conditions needed to allow people to travel freely particularly as more and more countries make clear what their plans are. We cannot be left behind.