The Summit will host government, business, community, aviation and academic leaders from Canada and around the world.

 

"This important one-day conference will play a pivotal role in  developing new economic opportunities for B.C. and other western  provinces by exploring issues related to Open Skies" says Provincial Transportation Minister, Shirley Bond.

 

The summit will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It will promote the economic benefits of Open Skies and increase awareness for the public and business community. Discussion topics include: the progress being made on international air access to B.C., the U.S. experience with Open Skies agreements, the airline and airport

industry perspectives on the impact of Open Skies and the critical importance of Open Skies to British Columbia, Canada and other nations.

 

Premier Gordon Campbell will be joined by Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and representatives from the Canadian government at the one day event.