Transport Canada Proposes New Fatigue Rules
This article is outdated. For the most up-to-date information on Canada’s pilot fatigue regulations, visit tiredpilots.ca . This September, Transport Canada tabled a proposal to update the existing fatigue rules for flight crew. These new rules aim to align more closely with the science of fatigue and follow the lead of other countries, including Australia, the United States, India, the UAE, the UK, and the EU. The proposed rules would limit the duty of crew members based on more dynamic factors rather than fixed limits. They consider variables such as the time of duty report in the crew member's home time zone and the number of legs the crew member operates. For example, duty limits will be more restrictive for crew members reporting for duty during early morning, late afternoon, or night shifts compared to mid-morning shifts. Public Consultation and Implementation Transport Canada’s proposal is open for public comments and suggestions as the final drafts are prepared. It may take...
