TC on rampage - OCs suspended and contracts lost

[Carrier]

Over the past few weeks several companies have apparently had problems with Transport Canada inspections/audits and have been penalised.
Air Mikisew in Fort McMurray, Alberta has been grounded. This was reported in the Fort McMurray Today newspaper. As this company was one of the air ambulance operators for Alberta Health & Wellness this means the medevac King Air based in Fort McMurray has also been grounded.
A post on another forum indicates that Missionair of Winnipeg, Manitoba was also grounded.
Other posts indicate that Courtesy Air of Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan is also involved, but it is not clear if they have also been grounded.
A separate thread advises that National Aviation Inc. of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan received a "less than stellar audit" from Transport Canada and has been removed from the uranium mine runs in Northern Saskatchewan. Both of National's King Air 100s and one Chieftain are now advertised for sale. West Wind Aviation of Saskatoon has moved aircraft and personnel into Stony Rapids to do the mine runs for Cameco, etc.
In late 2008 Fast Air of Winnipeg, Manitoba had its OC temporarily suspended and penalties were levied against both the company and some of its officers by Transport Canada. Now it seems TC is really on a roll!

[Rosbif]

Good. About time. Canadian aviation is a zoo. Pilots "on call" 24/7, and the same characters playing musical chairs and up to the same old tricks. Rumours that CBAA is going to be relieved of its responsibility for private ops so that Transport can do its job. Also good news.

[J.O.]

Rumours that CBAA is going to be relieved of its responsibility for private ops so that Transport can do its job. Also good news.

Rosbif, that is no longer just a rumour, it is going to happen. Not sure of the timelines but TC intends to restart their oversight of corporate operations in the near future.

[CD]

Here is part of the original press release from March:
Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that Transport Canada will take back the certification and oversight functions for business aviation from the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). This change will come into effect on April 1, 2011...

Transport Canada takes full authority for business aviation (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2010-h031e-5864.htm)

[MidgetBoy]

Surprised TC cares.
Last time my pet crawled under a fence and ran 500 yards onto the runway and I chased it onto the runway.
4 TC officials sitting eating lunch and didn't even seem to notice, or care.

[Carrier]

Here's another:

May 5, 2010
SUSPENSION of Morgan Air Services Co. Ltd.'s Licence Nos. 962178 and 967023.
File Nos. M4210/M193-1
M4210/M193-2

Morgan Air Services Co. Ltd. (Licensee) is authorized to operate a domestic service, small aircraft.
The Licensee is also authorized to operate a non-scheduled international service, small aircraft, to transport traffic on a charter basis between Canada and any other country.
The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) finds that the Licensee does not hold a valid Canadian aviation document
Pursuant to subsection 63(1) and paragraph 75(1)(a) of the Canada Transportation Act, S.C., 1996, c. 10, as amended (CTA), the Agency must suspend the licences.
Accordingly, the Agency suspends the licences and provides the Licensee with 30 days to show cause why the licences should not be cancelled.

Who will be next?

[604guy]

There is a difference between a CTA Licence and a Transport Canada Operating Certificate.

Many an operator has "lost" their CTA licence 'cause they just ain't in business anymore for any number of reasons.

[skibeagle]

Interesting to note that all this activity has taken place in the Western Region (Alberta/Saskatchewan). I wonder if TC in other regions will be as aggressive ? Particularly in the Quebec region ???? Me thinks not.

[Jumbo744]

they will find interesting stuff going on if they inspect Montreal area!