Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleCanada and China have agreed to incrementally increase direct passenger flights and allow up to 20 all-cargo flights per week for airlines from each country, Transport Canada announced April 20, 2026.
The agreement also provides reciprocal access to all points in both countries. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the change is intended to support trade diversification, strengthen supply chains and give travellers more options.
What airlines are now permitted to do
- Incrementally increase direct passenger-combination flights between Canada and China.
- Operate up to 20 all-cargo flights per week for each country’s airlines.
- Access all points in the other country on a reciprocal basis.
Transport Canada said the change builds on the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap agreed by the two countries in January 2026. It does not mean that airlines will immediately operate the full number of permitted flights; actual routes and schedules depend on airline decisions and demand.
Trade and travel links
The department reported $124.8 billion in two-way merchandise trade between Canada and China in 2025. Canadian exports to China were valued at $34.1 billion and imports at $90.6 billion.
Official sources
- Transport Canada — Government announces increase in flights between Canada and China, April 20, 2026
- Prime Minister of Canada — Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap, January 16, 2026
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