Important note:
The application period for the Regional Air Transportation Initiative is now closed.
The Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) is a $206-million program that will provide support over two years to eligible regional businesses and airports that directly contribute to regional air transportation. The fund is designed to help ensure that regional air connectivity and services, which are critical to economic growth, are maintained and that regional routes are reconnected across the country. RATI is being delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDA). The RATI complements other federal measures, in particular those that Transport Canada is implementing, to support the air transportation sector.
To find out if your business qualifies for RATI funding and to apply, visit the RDA page for your region:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
For businesses in Atlantic Canada
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
For businesses in Quebec
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
For businesses in Canada's three territories
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
For businesses in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
For businesses in northern Ontario
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
For businesses in the Prairie provinces
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
For businesses in British Columbia