Canada Expands Air Transport Agreement with Côte d'Ivoire: Up to 14 Passenger Flights a Week
In Ottawa, Canada, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced on October 6 that Canada and Côte d'Ivoire have reached an expanded air transport agreement, giving airlines of both countries access to all points in each other's territory with higher capacity limits.
Under the agreement, each country's airlines may operate up to 14 passenger-combination flights and up to 10 all-cargo flights per week. All-cargo services also gain fifth-freedom rights at points in Africa, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. Airlines can schedule services under the new terms right away.
Côte d'Ivoire is Canada's fourth-largest bilateral trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, with two-way merchandise trade of $1.2 billion in 2025. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the deal opens new market access for Canadian exporters.
Transport Canada says Canada's air transport agreements now cover more than 125 countries. The expansion fits Ottawa's broader push to grow trade with Africa and diversify shipping routes.
Source: Transport Canada
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Photo: 加拿大航空一架波音777-200LR在多伦多起飞。/ An Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR taking off in Toronto. (Photo: Brian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
