Halifax Airport Authority

Contravention

Note: Subject to a Compliance agreement

(1) On or about March 14, 2023, the Halifax International Airport Authority failed to identify by tactile signage, the designated area for service dogs to relieve themselves located in the area outside of the terminal, thereby contravening paragraph 227(1)(a) of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR).

(2) On or about March 14, 2023, Halifax International Airport Authority failed to identify by tactile signage, the designated area for service dogs to relieve themselves located near Gate 15 in the restricted area, thereby contravening paragraph 227(1)(a) of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR).

Compliance agreement

After a request by the Halifax International Airport Authority, the Agency has agreed to enter into a compliance agreement pursuant to subsection 180.62(1) of the Canada Transportation Act.

Date of the agreement: May 24, 2024

Notice of Compliance

The Halifax International Airport Authority was served with a Notice of Compliance pursuant to 180.62(3) of the Canada Transportation Act as the Agency is satisfied that the Halifax International Airport Authority has complied with the Agreement entered into. Consequently, no further proceedings under Part VI of the Canada Transportation Act shall be taken against the Halifax International Airport Authority with respect to the contravention.

Date of Notice of Compliance: August 29, 2024

Date of Issuance

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Penalty

Monetary penalty
$14,000