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Air Policy

Transport Canada conducts research into air transportation to improve the safety, efficiency and competitiveness of Canadian aviation. Some areas of activity include work to support federal policy decisions; development of innovative technologies, equipment and expertise; and studies to establish regulations and standards for crew training and operations, as well as for materials and equipment.

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Air Policy directorate

The Air Policy Directorate develops policy frameworks, including legislation and international air policy, and manages related issues affecting air transport in Canada. Its principal objective is to encourage a healthy and competitive air industry, including airlines and infrastructure providers, to ensure that Canadians have reasonable and economic access to air services. This objective recognizes the importance of air transport to other sectors in the Canadian economy and to Canada’s competitiveness abroad.  The Directorate is comprised of five organisations, described below. The activities of each organisation are performed on behalf of the Canadian air transportation industry including airlines, airports, Nav Canada, travellers and shippers.

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Within Transport Canada, other directorates deal with air transportation, such as Safety and Security, Civil Aviation and Airport Programs and Divestiture.

Air Policy Organisations

Policies

Legislation

Statistics and Data

News Releases

Minister's Speeches

Publications

Links to External Web Sites Related to the Air Sector

Archives on past documentation

Date modified:
2011-09-23