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Feb 23, 2012 | 3:25 pm

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Canada's Airports Welcome Improvements to Aviation Tax Regime

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Canada's airports today welcomed the Province of British Columbia's announcement that it will eliminate its tax on jet fuel for international flights effective April 1st. The move is expected to stimulate international air capacity and improve travel options for international travellers.

"In a time of economic austerity, provincial and federal governments are grappling with the dual challenges of growing the economy while maintaining fiscal restraint," said CAC Vice Chair Tom Ruth. "BC's move recognises the importance of Canada's tourism sector to the Canadian economy, the role of aviation for Canada's inbound tourism, and the stimulatory effect of reducing the fiscal burden on our interconnected sectors."

The Canadian Airports Council is a partner with other industry stakeholders in the National Roundtable on Travel and Tourism. Together with the nation's largest international air carriers and the tourism and hotel sectors, the NRTT is dedicated to improving the fiscal environment for Canada's aviation environment and improving Canada's international standing as a world tourism destination.

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