On August 4, 2026, a judge of the Quebec Superior Court issued an order that temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the province’s Regional Air Access Program. The ruling allows the airline to resume participation in the subsidized flight scheme while the underlying dispute is resolved.
Air Liaison’s status had been withdrawn from the program roughly a month earlier after the Quebec government claimed the carrier had made false declarations. The government’s allegation led to the airline’s removal from the list of carriers eligible for the program’s subsidies.
The Regional Air Access Program is a provincial initiative that provides financial support to airlines operating regional routes within Quebec. By subsidizing these flights, the program aims to maintain air connectivity for smaller communities that might otherwise lack regular service.
The court’s temporary order reverses the earlier removal, granting Air Liaison the ability to offer subsidized routes again pending further legal examination. The decision does not constitute a final judgment on the government’s allegations, and the case remains open for additional hearings.
Legal experts note that the temporary nature of the reinstatement means the airline’s participation could change if the court later rules differently on the false‑declaration claim. For now, passengers in affected regions may see Air Liaison flights operating under the program’s subsidy once more.
The Quebec Superior Court has indicated that a full hearing will be scheduled to examine the government’s allegations in detail. The temporary reinstatement will remain in force until that hearing determines the final outcome.