Liberal and Conservative MPs are calling for Taiwan’s participation in a United Nations international civil aviation organization ahead of a meeting of the group in Montreal this week.
“Inclusion isn’t a political gesture. It’s a necessity for safety, for stability and for the future of civil aviation,” Liberal MP Judy Sgro said during a press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 22.
She added that the “vital” air space over the Taiwan Strait “shouldn’t be managed in isolation or used as leverage in geopolitical contests.”
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based in Montreal, will be hosting its 42nd assembly at its headquarters from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3. The organization fosters cooperation between countries around air safety and security to harmonize regulatory frameworks….