International Leadership

Q1. How is Transport Canada playing a world leadership role in implementing safety management systems?

Transport Canada is working with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) and other national civil aviation authorities to promote a shared understanding of SMS as well as help other authorities wherever possible. This includes work on regulations, guidance material, workshops and implementation activities. Transport Canada has supplied personnel and materials for SMS activities in China, South America, Central America, the USA and the ICAO.

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