Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news for the airline and airports industry, as well as pilots and other aviation-professionals.

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Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

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CBSA Regulatory Amendments Published

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published amendments to regulations under the Customs Act. The changes, effective immediately, alter the financial security requirements for importers under the CARM system, extending the transition period for compliance. This aims to prevent border delays due to paper-based processes.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Aircraft Movement Data Released

Statistics Canada released data on weekly aircraft movements from March 22 to 28, 2025. This data provides insights into air traffic trends and can inform operational planning for airlines and airports across Canada.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

International Arrivals Show Decline

Preliminary data for March 2025 shows a 14% year-over-year decline in international arrivals to Canada by air and automobile. This trend follows a similar decline in February, suggesting a continued decrease in international travel.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca