The European Parliament adopted by 583 votes to 42 with 23 abstentions a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Air Transport Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and Canada, of the other part.
Following the recommendation of its Committee on Transport and Tourism, Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.
The Agreement includes a gradual phasing-in of traffic rights and investment opportunities, as well as far reaching cooperation on a number of issues including safety, security, social matters, consumer interests, environment, air traffic management, state aids and competition.