Category: Canada

Does Air Canada Fly Over Russian Air Space?

While Russia has yet to officially reciprocate and announce that it has banned Canadian planes from its airspace, Canadian airlines, such as Air Canada, have stopped flying over the country. What had been a non-stop Air Canada route between Vancouver and Delhi flew over Russian airspace. Can you fly over Russian airspace? In response to […]

Why Did Canada Close Its Airspace To Russia?

– Canada has now closed its airspace to all Russian carriers in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Canada has closed its airspace to all Russian carriers in protest at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ottawa announced Sunday. Why did Canada close its airspace? European nations and Canada moved on Sunday to shut their […]

Why Is Canada Losing Forests?

Agriculture. Globally, industrial agriculture contributes significantly to the loss of forested land. In fact, according to a study published in the journal Science, about 5 million hectares are destroyed every year by agricultural activities. What is the biggest threat to Canadian forests? A changing climate will affect Canada’s forests in a range of complex ways. […]

What Legislative Body Governs The Aviation Industry In Canada?

The Aeronautics Act, administered by Transport Canada, provides broad regulation-making authority over airlines, airports, airspace and aircraft through certification and regulation. Who regulates the aviation industry? The FAAThe FAA issues and enforces regulations covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. The FAA also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. The FAA conducts research on […]

Under Which Minister Of Canada Does Aviation Security Fall Under?

The federal budget presented on March 19, 2019 included a reference to the possibility of privatizing CATSA. Canadian Air Transport Security Authority. Agency overview Headquarters Sun Life Financial Centre, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario Employees 448 (2021) Minister responsible Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport Who is responsible for airport security in Canada? The Canadian Air […]

Who Governs Pensions In Canada?

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Ontario Pension Benefits Act (PBA) and its supporting regulations. Who regulates pensions in Canada? FSRA regulates all employer sponsored pension plans registered in Ontario. Our mandate is to promote good administration of pension plans, and to protect and safeguard […]

How Are Pension Funds Regulated In Canada?

Within Canadian law, Pension regulation in Canada falls mostly within provincial jurisdiction by virtue of the property and civil rights power under the Constitution Act, 1867. For workers whose employers are subject to federal jurisdiction, such jurisdiction extends to regulating pension plans available to them. Who regulates pension funds in Canada? FSRA regulates all employer […]