Air Transport Association of Canada
Mission:
To support our members in their commitment to a safe, world-leading and sustainable Canadian air transport industry.
Objectives:
Promote safe, reliable, efficient and affordable air transportation of people and goods to the benefit of Canadian society.
Engage with relevant Government and regulatory authorities to advance Canadian commercial aviation and facilitate sustainable air transport.
Advocate for government recognition of commercial aviation as a vital Canadian socio-economic driver.
Promote the availability of world class flight training in Canada, domestically and internationally.
Promote and support sound environmentally responsible operations and policies.
Promote and support a regulatory framework that recognises enterprise and imagination in providing safe and competitive air transport services.
Provide excellent and cost-effective services to our members.
Promote professional operational standards and business practices by the membership.
Inform and engage the public and other stakeholders about the industry and its views.
Communicate matters of interest to our members in a timely manner.
Activities
Contact lobbying (e.g. Passenger Rights Legislation)
Content lobbying (e.g. Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Committee (CARAC), Advisory Group on Aviation Security (AGAS))
Education/Intelligence (e.g. SMS Toolkit and Workshops)
Benefit programs (e.g. AON Program Group Benefits)
Marketing opportunity (e.g. Tradeshow)
Industry Spokesman (e.g. Olympic Aviation Security)
Urgent Member Assistance (e.g. Interpretation of Regulations)
Regulatory Monitoring (e.g. Safety Management System (SMS), Potable Water)
Industry Advocacy (e.g. Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
International Marketing (e.g. International Business Development for Flight Training and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul)
Partnerships (e.g. Canadian Council for Aerospace in the development of National
