HAMILTON, Canada
Canada’s air traffic control infrastructure continued operating without disruption on Friday despite a nationwide flight suspension across the United States, Canadian Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon confirmed. He also offered assistance to American aviation authorities as they worked to manage the situation.
MacKinnon said the Canadian government was closely monitoring the developments after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a nationwide ground stop affecting several American airports.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the minister confirmed that Canadian authorities were aware of the disruption and were assessing its potential impact on cross-border air travel.
He explained that Ottawa was maintaining communication with NAV CANADA, the organization responsible for managing the country’s civil air navigation services.
Although Canadian aviation systems remained fully operational, MacKinnon warned that flights travelling to the United States could experience delays and cancellations because of the restrictions imposed at American airports.
He added that NAV CANADA had introduced traffic management arrangements at Canadian airports to regulate flight volumes and maintain safe aviation operations during the disruption.
MacKinnon further revealed that Canada had offered comprehensive support to the US Federal Aviation Administration as it worked to restore normal flight operations.
The assistance could include accommodating aircraft travelling to the United States whenever necessary to help airlines manage operational difficulties.
Reassuring the public, the minister emphasized that Canada’s air traffic management network continued to function normally. He also confirmed that Canadian authorities remained prepared to provide additional assistance to their American counterparts as the situation developed.
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