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Source verified July 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Passengers who buy a ticket at the PAAR fare from a participating air carrier.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Programme d’accès aérien aux régions (PAAR) offers a 50% to 85% discount on airfare for passengers traveling in Quebec. It applies to tickets bought at PAAR fare from participating air carriers and eligible travel includes regional routes within Quebec while trips outside Quebec between Quebec and Montreal and to or from Nunavik are excluded.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Regional air travel on Quebec routes.
- Intra-regional and interregional air travel within Quebec.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Passengers who buy a ticket at the PAAR fare from a participating air carrier.
Who is not eligible
- Passengers whose tickets are bought or reimbursed, in whole or in part, by an organization, except non-profit organizations.
- Passengers traveling for business or work-related trips.
- Passengers on charter flights.
Eligible expenses
- Airfare purchased at the PAAR fare from participating air carriers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Trips to destinations outside Quebec, including trips between Quebec and Montreal and trips to or from Nunavik.
- Tickets bought or reimbursed, in whole or in part, by an organization, except non-profit organizations.
- Business travel or work-related trips.
- Charter flights.
How to apply
- Buy a ticket at the PAAR fare from a participating air carrier.
Additional information
- The list of carriers was revised on 2 July 2026, and tickets bought before that date remain valid.
- For Air Canada, you must accept the conditions shown in the banner on the flight search page.
- The Air Canada mobile app cannot be used to buy a PAAR fare ticket.
- Price-comparison sites such as SkyScanner and Kayak do not allow PAAR fare purchases.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Air Access Program Program
What is the Regional Air Access Program?
The Programme d’accès aérien aux régions (PAAR) offers a 50% to 85% discount on airfare for passengers traveling in Quebec. It applies to tickets bought at PAAR fare from participating air carriers and eligible travel includes regional routes within Quebec while trips outside Quebec between Quebec and Montreal and to or from Nunavik are excluded.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Air Access Program Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Air Access Program program?
To be eligible for the Regional Air Access Program program, you must:
The ticket must be bought at the PAAR fare from a participating air carrier.
The trip must be a regional air link with origin and destination in Quebec.
The annual ticket limit is six one-way tickets per person, from April 1 to March 31.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Air Access Program?
Regional air travel on Quebec routes.
Intra-regional and interregional air travel within Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Air Access Program?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transport.aerien@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-888-717-8082.
Where is the Regional Air Access Program available?
The Regional Air Access Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Regional Air Access Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Air Access Program is a Grant and Funding