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Regulations to Improve Aviation Safety in Canada Proposed

Steve Scott

Monday, July 16th, 2007

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Lawrence Cannon, Canada's minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, has unveiled proposed regulatory amendments to increase accountability in the aviation sector through the implementation of safety management systems by airports and organizations providing air traffic services. "Canada believes that making industry more accountable adds an additional layer of safety," said Cannon. "These proposed amendments build on the regulations that have been in place since 2005 for air operators." The proposed amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations require airports and organizations…

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