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Cargo Canada is an informational campaign from 14 cargo airports of the Canadian Airports Council. Cargo Canada’s mandate is to increase awareness of Canada as a fast, reliable and cost-effective conduit for air cargo between North America and the rest of the world. Canada’s airports are within a day’s drive of more than two-thirds of North America’s population. No matter where your goods are headed, when you ship through Canada they get there faster and arrive in better shape. With their efficient, reliable service and easy access to ground, rail and sea routes, Canada’s airports are the ideal choice for shipping speed, quality and versatility. When your destination is North America… THINK CANADA! Watch our video presentation on the advantages of choosing Canada's cargo airports! English Spanish Mandarin Cantonese |
Canada’s Airports Welcome China
OTTAWA (June 25, 2010) – Canada’s airports today applauded the signing of a formal agreement for Canada to be one of the approved destinations for tourist travel for nationals of the People’s Republic of China. Airports Pledge to Participate in CATSA Review While disappointed at an increase in the Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) announced today, Canada’s airports pledged to work closely with the federal government on its comprehensive review of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Minister of Finance Urged to Move Forward on Important Airport Industry Initiatives Canada airports today applauded a key parliamentary recommendation, and urged the Minister of Finance to implement the program, which would allow travellers to buy duty free goods upon arrival into Canada – a program known as arrivals duty free. Approved Destination Status a Boon for Canada’s Aviation and Tourism Sectors Canada’s airports today applauded Canada’s recognition by the People’s Republic of China as having “Approved Destination Status.” The long awaited move will make it much easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. Canada’s Airports Working to Ensure Safe Facilities Canada’s airports continue to implement extensive measures to provide safe facilities for air travellers and airport workers, the industry’s trade association said today. CAC Applauds Western Premiers Call for Open Skies Canada’s airports today congratulate the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan for their strong endorsement of the competitive benefits of Open Skies through the formal signing of a joint declaration. The National Travel and Tourism Coalition: It's Time to Engage with Government A broad and unprecedented coalition of Canadian travel and tourism sector organizations are calling on lawmakers today to recognize the many significant challenges facing the industry. Marking “Travel and Tourism Day on the Hill”, the National Travel and Tourism Coalition (NTCC) is urging the government to establish a joint task force to consider critical issues of public policy affecting the sector in Canada. EU Air Agreement “Welcome News” for Travellers, Shippers, and the Aviation/Tourism Employment Sectors Canada’s airports hailed this week’s completion of an historic air service agreement between Canada and the European Union as “welcome news” for travellers, shippers and those who work in the aviation and tourism sectors. Allowing Canadian and EU air carriers to fly between anywhere in Canada and anywhere within the EU will mean new air service to Canadian communities and more tourists from overseas. Airports Canada Exhibit Hall Fully Booked The Canadian Airports Council today announced that it has fully booked the exhibit hall portion of its upcoming Airports Canada 2009 Conference and Exhibition. Attendee registrations are still available for the conference, which will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau April 28-30, 2009. Canada’s Airports Welcome New Border Service Policy The Canadian Airports Council today welcomed the Government of Canada’s new Air Services Policy Framework, which will mean increased border service hours for several Canadian communities and improved clarity around the provision of new or increased airport border services in the future. The policy framework represents a key request of the government under the CAC’s 2007 submission to the Canada Border Services Agency’s core service review. Airports Commends fund for Tourism, Aviation Security The Canadian Airports Council, today commended increased funds for tourism and aviation security, says it is committed to working with the government on these and other areas that enable Canada’s airports to be competitive in the world. |
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