Amendments made to the Canada – Malaysia Air Transport Agreement to enhance the flow of business and people

“Our Government is committed to supporting the development of Canada’s air transport industry to further benefit travellers, shippers, and the economy in general.”

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper this week announced amendments to the Canada-Malaysia Air Transport Agreement, which will enhance the flow of business and people between both countries. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s bilateral visit to Malaysia.
“Our Government is committed to supporting the development of Canada’s air transport industry to further benefit travellers, shippers, and the economy in general,” said the Prime Minister. “This expanded air transport agreement is expected to lead to more travel options and promote people-to-people links, trade and tourism.”
The amendments, which take effect immediately on an administrative basis, will provide greater flexibility for airlines to offer air services using the flights of other airlines – commonly referred to as code-sharing – and to adjust prices according to market conditions.
The Government of Canada’s approach to expanding its air transport relationships is consistent with Canada’s Blue Sky policy, which encourages long-term, sustainable competition and the development of new or expanded international air services. Under this policy, our Government has concluded new or expanded air transport agreements covering 77 countries.
Our Government is committed to helping the Canadian air transport industry increase its access to international markets, which in turn benefits domestic businesses, shippers and travellers.
To this end, on October 6th, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced amendments to the air transport agreement between Canada and Malaysia, which reflects growing bilateral relations.
The amended agreement provides airlines with greater flexibility with respect to:
• code-sharing, including with airline partners of third countries; and
•  adjusting prices according to market conditions.
The amendments will be applied on an administrative basis immediately, pending the formal ratification process.

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