Speeches and articles

Arriving at destination: Regulatory modernization comes to Canada's aviation sector
by Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (HillTimes 2019-04-01) Important changes are coming to the economic and accessibility-related regulatory framework in which airlines in Canada operate, as three sets of...
2019-04-02
Chair and CEO Scott Streiner Announces Proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations on March 11, 2019
Check against delivery It’s a pleasure to be here today with Minister Qualtrough, and Robyn McVicker, Vice President, Operations and Maintenance of the Vancouver International Airport. YVR is an appropriate place to hold an event focused on...
2019-03-12
Wheels up: On our way to new protections for air passengers
by Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (HillTimes 2018-10-22) Canadians will soon have new protections when they fly. In May 2016, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) launched the...
2018-11-08
Remarks from Chair and CEO, Scott Streiner, to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, October 22, 2018
Check against delivery It's a pleasure to be here today to provide an overview of the Canadian Transportation Agency's (CTA) accessibility-related responsibilities and activities as part of the...
2018-10-23
Speech from Canadian Transportation Agency Chair and CEO, Scott Streiner, at the International Civil Aviation Organization - North American, Central American & Caribbean Regional Office meeting, in Ottawa on August 1, 2018
Check against delivery No Person Left Behind: Global Action to Advance the Accessibility of Air Travel Thank you for inviting me to speak today – and a big welcome to colleagues who've travelled here from across North America, Central America...
2018-08-06
Chair and CEO Scott Streiner addresses The Canadian Automobile Association on June 4, 2018
Check against delivery Taking Flight: An overview of the Process for Creating Air Passenger Protection Regulations It's a pleasure to be at the AGM of the Canadian Automobile Association, the country's largest travel and consumer advocacy...
2018-06-06
Statement by Canadian Transportation Agency Chair & CEO Scott Streiner on the launch of the Air Passenger Protection Consultations on May 28, 2018
Check against delivery Remarks on the launch of consultations on new Air Passenger Protection Regulations Air travel is an integral part of modern life.  We take planes to see family and friends, visit new places, conduct...
2018-05-28
Chair and CEO Scott Streiner addresses the RBC Capital Markets Automotive, Industrials and Transportation Conference on May 16, 2018
Check against delivery Departure time: Moving towards the implementation of changes to the Canada Transportation Act As a few of you may know, in addition to being Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, the CTA, I'm an...
2018-05-17
Chair and CEO Scott Streiner addresses Age-friendly Societies Forum on April 30, 2018
Check against delivery Great explorations: Advancing the accessibility of travel for all ages It's a pleasure to be speaking at the International Longevity Centre's Age-Friendly Societies Forum. Longevity, of course, is about moving further...
2018-05-03
Cleared for take-off: Regulatory reform and Canada's aviation sector
by Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (HillTimes 2018-04-23) Not so long ago, human flight was an event. Now, many of us simply want it to be uneventful. From Toronto to Tokyo, Lima to London...
2018-04-25