Canada鈥檚 tourism minister is hopeful for a return of more direct domestic flights in Canada.
Evan Solomon asked Randy Boissonnault on 麻豆影视 Channel鈥檚 Power Play Thursday if he is working to get domestic flights back in major hubs.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e speaking my language,鈥� Boissonnault said in response. The minster, who represents Edmonton Centre, said he can鈥檛 get a direct flight from Edmonton to Ottawa. 鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to announcements from WestJet, Air Canada and others to get us to direct routes,鈥� he told Solomon.
鈥淕overnments don鈥檛 decide direct routes,鈥� said Boissonnault. The minister said the decision is ultimately made by airlines and airports.
He said the government is here 鈥渢o have conservations with those parties.鈥�
The federal government announced Thursday that fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada won鈥檛 need a negative COVID-19 test. That comes into effect April 1.
Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault talks about direct domestic flights in the video at the top of this article.
