Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC), by assessing and recommending potential changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and their associated standards, through cooperative rulemaking activities. It provides functional advice to the regional and headquarters personnel and advises stakeholders on the consultation process. The approved changes are then published in the CARs. As well, Regulatory Affairs manages and publishes the Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM)

The division is also responsible for the timely processing of exemptions to regulatory requirements, the maintenance and amendment of the Delegation of Authority document, and the issuance of Official credentials to delegated officers.