Canada's Perimeter Airlines faces monopoly complaints

Perimeter Aviation has committed to resolving complaints by Manitoba First Nations communities who claim the airline is not meeting the needs of their communities and want Transport Canada to investigate what they call a monopoly on air transport in Canada's North. Perimeter Airlines CEO and President Joey Petrisor said the company took concerns raised by the Anisininew Okimawin Nation seriously and would work with its stakeholders to resolve their concerns. The Anishininew Okimawin or Island Lake Tribal Council in northeastern Manitoba represents four First Nations communities along Island and Red Sucker Lakes. "Perimeter Aviation has been serving the North for over six decades. This longevity of service has been achieved through ongoing investment in our infrastructure, continuous training, and by working with and supporting the communities we serve. There have been challenges along the way, with the most recent being the impact of the industry-wide shortage of pilots, aircraft mechanics, and supply chain issues. This has created service issues which Perimeter Aviation is committed to addressing and has made significant strides to improve," Petrisor said.<br/>