Canada: Aviation

Les systèmes d’aéronefs sans pilote, communément appelés « drones », sont de plus en plus utilisés au Canada à des fins commerciales, par exemple pour l’inspection d’infrastructures, la photographie immobilière, l’agriculture, la réalisation de films, la cartographie et l’exploration des ressources.

Regulation continues to lose the race against technology, but writing faster rules is only half the fix. As aviation attorneys dissect Canada's AI strategy, the FAA's supersonic flight proposal, and World Cup drone enforcement, a harder truth emerges: public understanding and trust may be lagging even further behind than the policy itself. The question is no longer just whether governments can catch up to the technology on paper, but whether citizens can catch up in their minds.

Transport Canada has proposed three major amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations affecting remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS): Remote Identification requirements for drones weighing 250g-150kg, the introduction of Community-Based Organization status for recreational drone groups, and new designated airspaces with geo-awareness functions. With implementation expected between 2028-2030 and a consultation period closing September 9, 2026, these changes will fundamentally reshape how drones are i

Bill C-28 intends to support the creation of sovereign launch capacity in Canada through comprehensive space launch legislation. This analysis unpacks the bill's key provisions and examines critical related aerospace market developments that position Canada to finally establish domestic space launch capabilities.

On April 21, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-28, the Canadian Space Launch Act, at first reading in the House of Commons. The bill would establish Canada’s first dedicated...

The Canadian government announces a temporary suspension of federal excise taxes on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels from April 20 to September 7, 2026, amid rising oil prices caused by Middle East conflicts disrupting global supply chains. This initiative, dubbed the "Fuel Tax Holiday," aims to provide $2.4 billion in relief to Canadians facing elevated costs at the pumps while Prime Minister Carney's Liberal government seeks to address public concerns following recent political developments.

The Canadian federal luxury tax, which has been in effect since September 1, 2022, generally applies a tax of up to 10% on the value of certain transactions involving...

The Canada Strong Budget 2025 (Budget 2025), introduced on November 4, 2025 (Budget Day), signals a major shift in tax policy aimed at boosting Canada's competitiveness...

On November 4, 2025, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, tabled the Liberal Government's federal budget, Building Canada Strong, in the House of Commons (Budget 2025).