'No one is saying we shouldn’t have good safety regulations in place, but what Transport Canada has imposed is a one-size-fits-all solution that just isn’t workable in all sectors'
A northern air services lobby group says new Transport Canada regulations will cause major community and safety concerns if they are not deferred.
"The new regulations are being phased in at the same time as Canada faces a growing shortage of pilots," points out CNASS. "Some estimates suggest Canada has hundreds of job vacancies for experienced aviators and the new regulations are compounding those shortages driving many pilots to more lucrative jobs in the US and elsewhere."
Further, he notes the regulations are convoluted and the Transportation agency appears incapable of reliably incorporating them into their own process and enforcement protocols. The same problems are plaguing service providers across Canada and affecting mining and exploration companies. "The nature of work in the aviation transportation sector makes workers particularly vulnerable to risks associated with performance and alertness, and the hazards associated with fatigue," he wrote.
Ayoun added that Transport Canada invited stakeholders to take part in consultations at all stages of the regulatory process since 2011.
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