In response to the Russian leadership’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada continues to take strong and decisive action.
February 27, 2022 Ottawa
In response to the Russian leadership’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada continues to take strong and decisive action.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melanie Joly, announced that the Government of Canada is closing Canada’s airspace to all Russian aircraft operators.
The Government of Canada is prohibiting the operation of Russian-owned, chartered or operated aircraft in Canadian airspace, including in the airspace above Canada’s territorial waters. This airspace closure is effective immediately and will remain until further notice.
“All of Canada is united in its outrage of President Putin’s aggression against Ukraine. In response, we have closed Canadian airspace to Russian-owned or operated aircraft. The Government of Canada condemns Russia’s aggressive actions and we will continue to take action to stand with Ukraine.”
The Honourable Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport
Laurel Lennox
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
Laurel.Lennox@tc.gc.ca