Enforcement actions taken by the CTA’s enforcement officers
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List of enforcement actions
This list below includes Notices of Violations issued by enforcement officers. Learn more about types of enforcement actions and contraventions.
Consistent with statutory provisions and best practices, the Agency undertakes to publish on its website the results of its formal enforcement actions at the time of the issuance of a Notice of Violation. More detailed information can be found in the CTA's Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
| Regulated entity | Contravention | Date of Issuance | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit Airport |
A) On or about February 28, 2018, the Iqaluit Airport failed to ensure that all their employees and contractors who are required by the Personnel Training for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities Regulations to receive training complete their initial training within 60 days after the commencement of their duties thereby violating section 8 of the Personnel Training for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities Regulations (PTR). (B) On or February 28, 2018, the Iqaluit Airport failed to ensure that all their employees and contractors receive periodic refresher training sessions appropriate to the requirements of their function, thereby violating section 9 of the Personnel Training for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities Regulations (PTR). |
2018-08-02 |
Monetary penalty $5,000 |
| Flair Airlines Ltd. |
Results of a recent compliance verification conducted at Kelowna International Airport on July 06, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Flair Airlines Ltd. is in contravention of paragraph 67(1)(a) of the Canada Transportation Act and subsection 116(2) of the Air Transportation Regulations. |
2018-07-18 | Formal warning |
| Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd. |
Results of a recent compliance verification conducted on July 06, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd. is in contravention of paragraph 67(1)(a) of the Canada Transportation Act by failing to post tariff signage at its business office in Kelowna, British Columbia. |
2018-07-11 | Formal warning |
| Air Canada |
(A) On or about July 5, 2017, Air Canada has contravened subsection 110 (4) of the Air Transportation Regulations by not properly applying the terms and conditions set out in Rules 60(A)(5) and 105(C)(1)(b) of its Tariff, which incorporates the Montreal Convention by reference with regard to the liability of carriers respecting baggage in that Air Canada failed to compensate Mr. Scordo for damages caused by the loss of his baggage. |
2018-07-05 |
Monetary penalty $2,500 |
| Woodward's Limited |
A) On or about July 06, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. B) On or about July 12, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. C) On or about July 18, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. D) On or about July 18, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. E) On or about July 21, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. F) On or about July 21, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. G) On or about July 24, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. H) On or about July 24, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. I) On or about July 27, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. J) On or about July 27, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. K) On or about July 30, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. L) On or about July 30, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) and the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. M) On or about August 02, 2017, WOODWARD'S LIMITED operated an air service between the Eagle's Nest lodge located on the Eagle River, Newfoundland and Labrador and Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (CYYR) using aircraft bearing registration C-FMEL, without holding a licence issued under Part II of the Canada Transportation Act in respect of that service, thereby violating paragraph 57(a) of that Act. |
2018-07-04 |
Monetary penalty $45,000 |
| Rocky Mountaineer |
Results of a recent periodic facility inspection conducted on June 20, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Rocky Mountaineer is in contravention of sections 4, 5, 7, 8 and 11 of the Personnel Training for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities Regulations . |
2018-06-27 | Formal warning |
| Okanagan Mountain Helicopters Ltd. |
Results of a recent periodic carrier inspection conducted on May 8, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Okanagan Mountain Helicopters Ltd. is in contravention of paragraph 67(1)(a.1) and subsection 67(3) of the Canada Transportation Act. |
2018-06-26 | Formal warning |
| Northcoast Helicopter Inc. |
Results of a recent periodic carrier inspection conducted on June 21, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Northcoast Helicopter Inc. is in contravention of subsection 67(3) of the Canada Transportation Act. |
2018-06-22 | Formal warning |
| Northern Thunderbird Air Inc. |
Results of a recent periodic carrier inspection conducted on June 13, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that Northern Thunderbird Air Inc. is in contravention of subsection 67(3) of the Canada Transportation Act by imposing fares not set out in a published and effective tariff. |
2018-06-20 | Formal warning |
| Prince George Airport Authority |
Results of a recent periodic facility inspection conducted on June 14, 2018 by a designated enforcement officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency indicate that the Prince George Airport, operated by the Prince George Airport Authority, is in contravention of section 9 of the Personnel Training for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities Regulations. |
2018-06-18 | Formal warning |