Flight delay compensation in Canada
Canada has no compensation scheme of its own
A flight departing Canada is not covered by any statutory delay compensation. What you are owed comes from the airline's own conditions of carriage — which are usually far less generous, and vary by carrier.
What you can still do
A cancellation almost always entitles you to a refund of the unused portion under the airline's own conditions of carriage, whatever the reason. Ask for it in the original form of payment rather than accepting a voucher.
If your journey ends in the EU or UK on a European carrier, or connects through one, the European rules may still reach your flight even though Canada has none of its own. It is worth checking the whole itinerary rather than only the leg that went wrong.
Which airlines cancel most on Canada departures
Cancellation is the event that triggers a claim, so this is the number worth knowing before you book. January 2025 – August 2026.
| Airline | Flights | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 1,750 | 1.77% |
| British Airways | 953 | 1.47% |
| Air Transat | 485 | 0.62% |
This page explains published rules and is not legal advice. Confirm current thresholds with the relevant regulator before relying on them. The full guide →