On August 4, 2026, a judge of the Quebec Superior Court issued an order that temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier in the province’s subsidized Regional Air Access Program. The decision allows the airline to operate under the program while a final court ruling on its status is still pending.
The temporary reinstatement follows the Quebec government’s earlier action that stripped Air Liaison of its authorized carrier status. The government had alleged that the airline made false declarations, which prompted the revocation of its participation in the Regional Air Access Program.
The Regional Air Access Program provides financial subsidies to airlines that serve remote and underserved communities across Quebec. By being an authorized carrier, an airline qualifies for these subsidies, enabling it to maintain scheduled flights to smaller airports that might otherwise lack regular service.
The Superior Court’s order does not constitute a final judgment on the merits of the government’s allegations. Instead, it restores Air Liaison’s eligibility to receive program subsidies on a provisional basis until the court reaches a definitive conclusion in the ongoing legal dispute.
With the temporary restoration, Air Liaison can resume operations under the program’s framework while the legal process continues. The court’s interim measure ensures that regional air service continuity is preserved pending the outcome of the final ruling on the airline’s compliance with the government’s requirements.