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Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced Canada's first-ever air transport agreement with Tunisia.

Air transport agreements are one of a number of ways that our government is helping Canadian companies expand their commercial relationships around the world, said Minister Van Loan. This air transport agreement complements other avenues we are pursuing with Tunisia to facilitate trade and investment

Airlines of each country will now be able to provide scheduled air services in the other's territory.

The agreement also provides airlines with the flexibility to adjust their prices to meet current market conditions. In addition, airlines may choose to offer air services using the flights of other airlines, commonly known as code-sharing services.

The agreement is being applied administratively, which allows new air services to be introduced immediately.