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Start Date: 2025-05-04
End Date: 2025-05-10

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Interim Order Issued for Pacific Pilotage Authority Region—Area 2

On May 1, 2025, the Minister of Transport enacted Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Area 2 of the Pacific Pilotage Authority Region, as published in the May 10, 2025, Canada Gazette, Part I. The order addresses an urgent issue that presents a significant risk to safety, health, or the environment in Area 2. Issued under the Pilotage Act, the measure enables immediate regulatory action pending potential formal regulation. The order is intended to ensure continued safe pilotage operations on the west coast.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

CBSA Details Remission Process for United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)

In a separate but related regulatory notice, the CBSA has set out procedures for remission claims under the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025). The agency will process requests and ensure compliance with order conditions, leveraging current administrative systems. Refunds will be processed within a targeted 90-day window, subject to the complexity and volume of submissions. The regulatory update is relevant for entities affected by recent U.S.-Canada tariff measures.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Weekly Aircraft Movements Data Released for April 19–25, 2025

Statistics Canada has published weekly data covering aircraft itinerant movements from April 19 to 25, 2025. The dataset provides operational details relevant to airports, airlines, and service providers for this period. Stakeholders can access the figures via StatsCan's official portal for further analysis of recent traffic trends.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Chief Mountain Port of Entry Set to Open for Summer Season

The Canada Border Services Agency announced that the Chief Mountain port of entry, located on Highway 6 at the Alberta–Montana border, will open for the summer season from May 15 to September 30, 2025. In 2024, the crossing processed over 65,000 travellers. Seasonal operating hours will vary, with extended hours in the peak summer months. The port's operation is expected to facilitate cross-border travel and commercial activity during the summer period.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Important Updates

Secondary Stories

Tribunal Terminates Renewable Diesel Dumping Investigation

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that imports of renewable diesel from the United States have not caused injury or threat to Canadian industry, leading to the termination of the preliminary dumping inquiry.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Flyby Set for Canadian Tulip Festival

The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct a four-aircraft CF-18 flyover in Ottawa on May 10, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands and marking the start of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

FAA Orders Inspection of Boeing 777 Jets

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has mandated inspections of certain Boeing 777 aircraft, according to a recent media report.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Reported

A published report reviews the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers and its implications for flight operations.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.thestar.com

Preparations for G7 Include RCAF Aircraft Over Kananaskis

Media coverage notes that Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft are operating over Kananaskis as part of security preparations for the upcoming G7 summit.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

CGI Federal Selected to Modernize FAA NOTAM System

CGI Federal has been chosen to modernize the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, aiming to enhance aviation safety.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.theglobeandmail.com

Public Officials' Social Media

MP Dan Albas Raises Concerns Over Air Passenger Bill of Rights Complaints

MP Dan Albas questioned on social media whether Canadian travellers are deterred from filing Air Passenger Bill of Rights complaints due to legal complexities.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Stan Kutcher Calls for Airspace Restrictions Over Ukraine

Senator Stan Kutcher posted a statement urging the closure of skies over Ukraine and the implementation of a sky shield.

Sources: Social Media: x.com