Canada International Connectivity: Cruising along

The Toronto Pearson airport is ranked at No. 6 in the world on connectivity

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Canada has more than 500 airports and several heliports. Even as half of the airports receive scheduled commercial flights, a majority are relatively small. The country’s leading airports include Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton International Airports and Ottawa MacDonald International Airports.

The duopoly of Air Canada and Westjet Airlines in the domestic market means high domestic airfares

In the OAG Megahubs Connectivity Index 2019, Toronto Pearson is ranked at No. 6 in the world, with Air Canada enjoying a 51 per cent share of the hub. Air Canada and Westjet Airlines dominate the domestic market, together accounting for 80 per cent of its share. This duopoly means high domestic airfares.

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