Four Canadian regional carriers have formally launched the Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program (NOAAP), requesting CAD40 million annually from the Ontario government to reduce base airfares by 60% to 75%. North Star Air, Bearskin Airlines, Air Creebec, and Wasaya Airways argue that structural market conditions—low passenger volumes, limited competition, infrastructure constraints, and severe weather—prevent affordable outcomes without government intervention. The proposal mirrors Québec’s Regional Air Access Program and targets remote communities where aviation serves as an essential link to healthcare, education, and employment. Operators seek CAD2.60 per taxpayer annually to transform low-density markets into manageable operations, reducing reliance on direct route subsidies while sustaining regional economic viability.