Mr. Robert Mather at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On February 21st, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 21st, 2007 / 5:05 p.m.

Vice-President, Civil Aviation, Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

I have one very quick comment.

We do not see SMS as a way of disengaging Transport Canada. We believe a vigorously involved certification agency is a vital ingredient, as you quite rightly have said, in our safety reputation and in the confidence that the public and our overseas trading partners have in our product.

Thank you.

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