AVIATION STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO THE TRANSPORTATION APPEAL TRIBUNAL OF CANADA

OCTOBER 5, 2005 - MONTREAL – The Minister of Transport of Canada, the Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, announced today the appointment of Dr. Pierre Coutu, President of Aviation Strategies International, to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada. In a statement issued earlier today, the Minister declared "I am very pleased that he has agreed to join the Tribunal. His broad expertise and knowledge of civil aviation in Canada will certainly be an asset to the Tribunal”.

When informed of this nomination, Dr. Coutu remarked “I welcome this nomination with great pride and am very enthusiastic about the outlook of contributing to the work of the Tribunal. Minister Lapierre can be assured that I will honor his confidence”.

The Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) is a quasi-judicial body established pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, Statutes of Canada 2001, Chapter 29. The TATC replaces the Civil Aviation Tribunal which was established under Part IV of the Aeronautics Act in 1986, and its jurisdiction extends to the marine and railway sectors.

The Tribunal's jurisdiction is expressly provided for under the Aeronautics Act, the Canada Shipping Act, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Railway Safety Act and the Canada Transportation Act. Provisions of the Canada Shipping Act and the Marine Transportation Security Act are to come into force at a future date. The Tribunal has a commitment to openness and cooperation and is mandated to conduct informal, expeditious and fair hearings.

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To consult Transport Canada’s official press release:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005/05-h192e.htm

For information:

Hugues Mousseau
(514) 398-0909
(514) 823-9812
hmousseau@aviationstrategies.aero
www.aviationstrategies.aero

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