Author: Clint Curtis

CTV, Global, and Citytv broadcast in English, and are available throughout the country. TVA and Noovo (formerly ‘V’) broadcast in French and operate over-the-air in French-language markets (including Quebec and parts of Ontario and New Brunswick), although are also available across Canada via pay television. What is the biggest news network in Canada? CBC NEWS […]

Yes, as long as you obtain an altitude waiver from MAAC, follow the MAAC Safety Code, and are conscious of the class of airspace in which you fly. No MAAC RPAS are permitted to enter controlled airspace without permission, including individual members flying gliders. Can I fly my RC plane anywhere? You must keep your […]

Transport Canada. Transport Canada sets and enforces all airport safety and security standards, certifies and regulates all airports, and ensures that Canada’s more than 34,000 civil aircraft (see Addendum Table A9) conform to national and international standards. Who do you complain to about airlines in Canada? Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)You should contact the Canadian Transportation […]

Canada’s justice system is considered among the best in the world. Rates of crime and severity of crime have been declining, and Canadians generally feel safe: Crime rates are as low as in the early 1970s. How fair is the Canadian justice system? In 2022, 25% of respondents reported being confident (a rating of 4 […]

Controlled airspace. IFR and VFR permitted. ATC provides separation for IFR and VFR flights, when necessary. VFR aircraft require an ATC clearance before entry. Can private aircraft fly into Canada? Pilots who frequently travel to Canada directly from the United States on a small private aircraft should apply to enter the CANPASS Private Aircraft program, […]

Trans-Canada Airlines. The name of the airline was changed by an Act of Parliament from Trans-Canada Airlines to Air Canada in 1964. What was the original name of Air Canada? Trans-Canada Air LinesAir Canada’s predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), inaugurated its first flight on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried […]

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, Air Canada will be suspending some flights to Sun destinations (places across Mexico and the Caribbean), and Hong Kong. Why are so many air flights being Cancelled? Contributing factors include: Airline issues, like not having enough staff. Mechanical issues and delays may be compounded by […]

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board. 4 (1) There is hereby established a board to be known as the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, consisting of not more than five members appointed by the Governor in Council, at least three of whom shall be full-time members. What agency investigates air crashes? the […]

Air Canada, which does not fly to Russia or Ukraine, is rerouting planes to the Middle East and India to avoid airspace over the two countries. Flights on its India routes, for example, can require a stop in Dublin for fuel and a crew change. Which airlines are still flying over Russia? We take a […]

Saint Lucia has no tax treaties with other countries, except for certain member states that make up the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). There is an agreement among the governments of CARICOM for the avoidance of double taxation. Does St Lucia tax foreign income? St. Lucia does not impose worldwide personal income tax for international non-residents like […]