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Our raison d'être

We are here for aviation safety

Our Values

We uphold the values of:

  • Professionalism, by being competent, conscientious and impartial, and by adhering to high standards of conduct.
  • Service, by responding to stakeholders while being sensitive to the needs of the public.
  • Respect, by treating colleagues and stakeholders with fairness, honesty and trust.
  • Teamwork, by working together with colleagues in different disciplines and stakeholders to achieve common aims.

Operating Principles

  • Promoting a shared commitment to enhancing aviation safety in Canada and internationally
  • Using risk management techniques and policies in decision-making and applying them consistently
  • Recognizing and strengthening professional qualifications, skills and knowledge
  • Delegating authority to responsible persons and organizations where appropriate
  • Maintaining open communications and sharing information with each other, the aviation community and the public
  • Consulting early and throughout the rule-making process
  • Applying regulations and policies fairly, consistently and with clear accountability
  • Creating an environment that fosters continuous improvement within the Civil Aviation program and the aviation community

Evolving Directions

  • Aviation Safety Data - Adopting a data-driven approach in developing strategies to enhance safety
  • Resource Allocation - Using a risk-based approach to resource allocation for regulatory activities
  • Partnerships - Emphasizing the consultative approach with the aviation community to promote and establish a pervasive safety culture
  • Safety Management - Implementing safety management systems in aviation organizations
  • Human and Organizational Factors - Taking account of human and organizational factors in safety management practices
  • Communications - Proactively communicating with targeted audiences on aviation safety

Key Results

Our measures of success in contributing to Transport Canada’s Vision of having the world’s safest transportation system are:

  • Continued Improvement on the High Level of Aviation Safety in Canada;
  • A High Level of Public Confidence in our Civil Aviation Program.
 

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