Would someone explain what is SMS?
To put it in its most simple form SMS ( Safety Management System. ) is a way for TCCA to unload responsibility for aviation safety in Canada and put the responsibility on the individual company.
For companies who already have a culture of safety it will work.
For companies who skirt or ignore the rules it will also work, however it will work in their favor as they need only play the game of pencil whip the paper work to show TC that they are working within the rules and they are free to operate any way they choose.
If you work for such a company you have two choices.
Do what ever the company asks you to do regardless of the legalities.
Or find another job.
Anything else you would like to know about SMS?