Transport Canada

Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. It is part of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities (TIC) portfolio. Transport Canada has its offices in Ottawa, Ontario. Transport Canada's headquarters are located in Ottawa, at Place de Ville, Tower C.

Transport Canada is responsible for enforcing several Canadian legislation, including the Aeronautics Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Marine Transportation Security Act amongst others. Each inspector with delegated power from the Minister of Transport receives official credentials to exercise their power, as shown on the right.

These inspectors are public officers identified within the Criminal Code of Canada.

Transport Canada's role in aviation seems to be the most detailed. Until 1996, Transport Canada was responsible for both regulation of aviation and the operation of air traffic services, as well as the operation of most major airports.

On November 1, 1996, these responsibilities were split: Transport Canada remains responsible for regulation (through the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Standards), but a new regulated non-profit company, NAV CANADA, took over responsibility for all civilian air traffic services. This change was (and remains) controversial within the private aviation sector because NAV CANADA began charging for services that were previously funded through a specific tax on aviation gasoline. The specific tax remains but separate charges are levied by NAV CANADA.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is a Crown corporation that reports to parliament through the Minister of Transport. It is responsible for the protection of specific elements of the air transportation system – from passenger and baggage screening to screening airport workers.

Transport Canada's Civil Aviation (TCCA) Directorate or is Canada's civil aviation authority. It existed since 1936 when civil aviation was transferred from the Civil Aviation Branch of the Department of National Defence.

Based in Ottawa, the Directorate has regional offices across Canada.

Contact Information

For questions or comments of a general nature, you can reach Transport Canada by:

Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0N5

Tel: 613-990-2309
Toll Free: 1-866-995-9737

Air Cargo Security

Tel: 1-866-375-7342
Email: aircargo-fretaerien@tc.gc.ca

Civil Aviation (Headquarters)

Tel: 1-800-305-2059
Email: services@tc.gc.ca

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