September 24, 2025 Montreal, Quebec Transport Canada
Canada is leading the way as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Member States assemble in Montreal to work together to make international civil aviation safe, secure, accessible, and build stronger connections to grow our economy.
Yesterday, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, addressed international delegates at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Session of the Assembly of ICAO, which runs from September 23 to October 3, in Montreal.
Minister MacKinnon underscored aviation's role as one of the most powerful engines of economic growth. He highlighted the need for continued cooperation and innovation, including developing and adopting new, more efficient technologies, to help seize the opportunities of the rapidly evolving field of aviation, while ensuring that No Country is Left Behind. The Minister also stressed the importance of making international aviation more accessible to persons with disabilities and continuing to make aviation more sustainable.
While in Montreal, Minister MacKinnon also met with his counterparts and key international allies from the European Union, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Ukraine and the United States to discuss ways to enhance international cooperation in transportation.
