Minister Anand Emphasizes Accessible Air Travel at International Civil Aviation Organization Meeting
Montreal, December 2, 2024 – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today spoke at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Transport and Disability (ATD) Global Forum on the importance of accessible air travel for persons with disabilities.
“Everyone deserves to travel with dignity and respect, and that includes persons with disabilities,” said Minister Alghabra. “We are committed to working with the ICAO and our international partners to improve accessibility and inclusion in the aviation sector.”
The ATD Global Forum is a unique opportunity for governments, industry, and disability organizations to share best practices and discuss the challenges and opportunities in making air travel more accessible.
Minister Alghabra highlighted the progress that Canada has made in recent years to improve accessibility in the aviation sector, including:
- The introduction of new regulations in 2023 that require airlines to provide accessible services to persons with disabilities, including those with reduced mobility, visual or hearing impairments, and cognitive disabilities.
- The development of a National Accessibility Standard for Air Travel, which will provide clear and consistent guidelines for airlines and airports on how to make their services accessible.
- The establishment of a Disability Advisory Committee to provide input on policies and programs related to air travel accessibility.
Minister Alghabra also announced that Canada will be hosting the next ATD Global Forum in 2026. This will be an opportunity to showcase Canada’s leadership in the area of accessibility and to continue the important work of making air travel more accessible for everyone.
Additional Information:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets global standards for civil aviation.
- The ATD Global Forum is a biennial event that brings together governments, industry, and disability organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities in making air travel more accessible.
- Canada has been a leader in the area of accessibility for persons with disabilities, and has implemented a number of measures to improve accessibility in the aviation sector.
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