Pascan Aviation, a Canadian airline, is set to implement cutbacks and layoffs following the Quebec government's decision to terminate an air travel subsidy scheme for remote areas, reports ch-aviation.
The scheme, designed to offset pandemic-induced operating deficits, supported essential services to regions like Nunavik and the Magdalen Islands. Despite a budget allocation of CAD 10 million for extension, the government opted not to renew the program, citing the industry's post-pandemic recovery.
Critics argue that this move will isolate remote communities and hinder essential services, emphasizing the impact on healthcare access and local economies. Pascan Aviation has yet to comment on the development.
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