I would wholeheartedly agree with that. I think the key word is “empowerment”.
This is an area of aviation safety where a partnership can be far more effective than an us-versus-them situation. Bill C-6, the designated organizations, the delegation authorities, and SMS are all part of creating a much stronger partnership between elements of industry and Transport Canada and are not displacing Transport Canada.
But as our industry continues to grow and mature, the regulatory regime needs to evolve to ensure we provide the highest levels of safety possible here in Canada and internationally, because that international reputation is very important.