Source: ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano held important discussions yesterday on key civil aviation priorities with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, and Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez.
Hosted by the Government of Canada in Ottawa, the President expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for Canada’s longstanding role as an ICAO founding member and outstanding host state of the Organization’s Montréal headquarters since its inception. He also thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for recognizing ICAO’s 80th anniversary this year which underscored the enduring impact of the 1944 Chicago Convention in upholding a rules-based international civil aviation order.
Looking ahead, the leaders agreed on the importance of close cooperation in preparing for the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, to be hosted in Montréal in September 2025. President Sciacchitano expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Trudeau’s leadership and commitment to ICAO’s global mission.
In a separate meeting, Minister Joly, Minister Rodriguez and President Sciacchitano affirmed their joint commitment to ICAO’s crucial work on supporting the safe, secure and sustainable development of the international civil aviation sector. They agreed to closely collaborate in upholding the highest international standards while enhancing accessibility and environmental sustainability in aviation.
The discussions were attended by Ms. Annick Goulet, Representative of Canada on the ICAO Council, and Mr. Michael Gill, ICAO’s Director of Legal Affairs and External Relations.