The Saskatoon Chamber has submitted a policy resolution titled "Connecting Canada: Improving Air Connectivity for Mid-Sized Airports" to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Policy Resolution Platform. This resolution addresses critical challenges facing mid-sized airports across the nation and offers actionable recommendations to boost their competitiveness and connectivity.
 
Each year, the Canadian Chamber gathers resolutions from across the country that have national significance and will impact businesses nationwide. This year, our focus is on Canada's aviation industry, which plays a crucial role in connecting communities, facilitating trade, and fostering economic growth. Despite its importance, mid-sized airports encounter unique challenges in maintaining competitiveness and fostering connectivity. Currently, the airline industry shows signs of market concentration, with dominant carriers exerting significant influence over route networks and pricing strategies. This concentration creates barriers to entry for new players, limiting mid-sized airports' ability to attract diverse airlines. Additionally, regulatory barriers, funding regimes, foreign ownership restrictions, and constraints on airport slots further hinder competition and growth, stifling innovation and favouring established players.
 
The Canadian Chamber will review all submitted resolutions throughout the summer, with the final opportunity for our Chamber to present at the AGM in October.
 
To read the resolution and recommendations, click here.