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Quebec Terminates Agreement with Air Liaison Over "False Declarations"

The Quebec government has officially terminated its financial assistance agreement with regional airline Air Liaison, effectively removing the company from the Program for Air Access to Regions (PAAR) ¹²⁹. This decision, announced on July 2, 2026, by Benoit Charette, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, comes after the government cited "false declarations" made by the airline and a failure to respect the terms of the agreement ¹⁷⁹.

Key Developments

• Exclusion from PAAR: Air Liaison is no longer authorized to sell reduced-fare tickets under the PAAR program ²³⁶. This program aims to make air travel more affordable for residents in remote regions of Quebec ⁵.
• Allegations of Irregularities: The government's decision stems from allegations that Air Liaison unduly claimed public funds ⁴⁸. While specific details of the "false declarations" have not been fully disclosed, the Minister emphasized that the company did not comply with the agreement's conditions ⁷⁹.
• Police Investigation: The termination follows a search conducted by Quebec's anti-corruption unit (UPAC) at Air Liaison's headquarters in Quebec City on June 18, 2026 ¹⁰. This police action is reportedly linked to the alleged irregularities cited by the Ministry of Transport ¹⁰.
• Impact on Regions: The exclusion of Air Liaison from the PAAR program is expected to affect at least five regions that relied on the airline for subsidized air travel ⁴. The government has stated it is working to ensure that residents in these regions continue to have access to affordable air travel options ⁵.

Minister Charette stated, "I take the situation very seriously. Air Liaison having not respected the terms of the agreement, it is therefore terminated" ⁷⁹. This move underscores the Quebec government's commitment to ensuring the integrity of its public funding programs.