AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplements

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AIP Canada (ICAO)

Supplements

Effective 0901Z

04 February 2016

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Published by NAV CANADA in accordance with ICAO Annexes 4 and 15 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation

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AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY 1/16

(Supersedes all previous summaries) The following supplements are in effect:

50/09 Laser Projection in the Wolfville, Nova Scotia Area—(Acadia University)—15 November 2009 to 15 November 2014

46/11 VFR Chart Maximum Elevation Figure 24/12 Crane—Jansen, Saskatchewan

31/12 Pacific Region—Laser Operation in Whistler, British Columbia (Replaces AIP Supplement 25/10)

37/12 Blasting Zone—Bloodvein, Manitoba 38/12 Multiple Cranes—Toronto, Ontario 62/12 Crane—Toronto, Ontario

63/13 Two Tower Cranes—Mississauga, Ontario

65/13 Amendments To: Devon Island VNC (AIR 5047), 6th Edition 1/14 Crane—Toronto, Ontario

11/14 Tower Crane—Toronto, Ontario

14/14 Blasting Activity North of Schefferville—April 2014 to April 2017

21/14 Terminal Control Area and Control Zone—Québec Jean Lesage Intl, Quebec 24/14 Pacific Region—Laser Operation in the Vicinity of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia

(Replaces AIP Supplement 29/12)

51/14 Ontario Region—Laser Projection in the Vicinity of Egbert, Ontario—May 31, 2014 to May 31, 2019 (Replaces AIP Supplement 25/09)

70/14 Tower Cranes—Edmonton, Alberta 71/14 Multiple Cranes—Toronto, Ontario

1/15 Multiple Cranes at Single Site—Buttonville Municipal, Ontario (Replaces AIP Supplement 52/14)

3/15 Crane—Toronto, Ontario (Replace AIP Supplement 67/14) 6/15 Tower Crane—Toronto, Ontario

10/15 Tower Cranes—Waterloo, Ontario

11/15 Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel (Replaces AIP Supplement 17/08)

13/15 Multiple Cranes—Toronto, Ontario 17/15 Crane—Calgary, Alberta

20/15 Blasting Activity—Milnet, Ontario (Replaces AIP Supplement 37/14)

21/15 Tower Cranes—Vancouver, British Columbia (Replaces AIP Supplement 62/13)

24/15 Quebec Region—Montréal Intl (Mirabel) Airport (CYMX)—Bombardier Aerospace CSeries Aircraft Certification Program—May 2015 – May 2016 (Replaces Supplement 64/13) 26/15 One Crane—Vancouver, British Columbia

27/15 Multiple Cranes—Edmonton, Alberta

30/15 Crane—Toronto, Ontario (Replaces AIP Supplement 2/14) 33/15 Tower Crane—Toronto, Ontario

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34/15 Crane—Toronto, Ontario (Replaces AIP Supplement 67/13) 36/15 Crane—Toronto, Ontario

37/15 Multiple Cranes at Single Site—Regina, Saskatchewan (Replaces AIP Supplement 5/15) 38/15 Mobile Crane—Redwater, Alberta

40/15 Quebec Region—Festival Western de Saint-Tite—September 9–22, 2015 Amendments to: Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th Edition

42/15

Quebec Region—Construction of a Wind Turbine Farm (Belle-Rivière)—St-Gédéon (Lac St-Jean), Quebec—Spring to Fall 2016

43/15

Construction Work at the Montreal-Mirabel—International Airport (YMX)—December 2015 to December 2016

44/15

Airspace and Communications—South Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta (Replaces AIC 29/15)

46/15

1/16 Tower Crane—Surrey, British Columbia

Amendments to: Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th Edition 2/16

3/16 Crane—Toronto, Ontario

4/16 Four Blasting Areas—Wivenhoe, Manitoba (Replaces AIP Supplement 64/14)

The following A.I.P. Canada Supplements have been cancelled: 22/13 Multiple Cranes—Grande Prairie, Alberta 51/13 Tower Crane—Grande Prairie, Alberta

64/14 Three Blasting Areas—Wivenhoe, Manitoba (Replaces AIP Supplement 58/14)

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AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 4/16

FOUR BLASTING AREAS—WIVENHOE, MANITOBA

Four blasting areas will be in use near Wivenhoe, Manitoba (MB). The maximum height is 4,921 feet above ground level (AGL) or 5,413 feet above sea level (ASL) including the shock wave.

The four blasting areas will be located at the following coordinates:

56° 21’ 26.60” N 95° 12’ 49.01” W Blast radius 3,281 feet 56° 21’ 03.81” N 95° 13’ 11.08” W Blast radius 3,281 feet 56° 20’ 56.49” N 95° 12’ 03.00” W Blast radius 3,281 feet 56° 20’ 06.60” N 95° 12’ 47.10” W Blast radius 3,281 feet

The four blasting areas are approximately 17 nautical miles (NM) west (W) of Gillam Airport (CYGX). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this blasting activity will be promulgated via NOTAM,

publication amendment, or both. For further information, contact

NAV CANADA

1601 Tom Roberts Avenue P.O. Box 9824, Station T Ottawa, ON K1G 6R2

Attention: Dave Legault, Manager AIM Service Delivery and NOTAM Office Tel.: 866-577-0247 Fax: 613-248-4094 E-mail: [email protected]

James Ferrier

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07 JAN 16

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 3/16

CRANE—TORONTO, ONTARIO

A crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 436 feet above ground level (AGL) or 759 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane will be located within a 122 foot radius at the following coordinates: 43° 39’ 39.49” N 79° 22’ 42.81” W

The crane is approximately 0.4 nautical miles (NM) north (N) of Toronto St. Michael’s Hospital Heliport (CTM4). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

For further information, please contact: NAV CANADA

James Ferrier

Manager, Aeronautical Information Management

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07 JAN 16

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 2/16

AMENDMENTS TO:

VANCOUVER VTA (AIR 1901), 40

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EDITION

Effective 07 January 2016, the following arrival route to CYVR is added by description only on the Vancouver Floatplane and Helicopter Arrival Routes chart in the visual flight rules (VFR) terminal area chart (VTA). This change will be reflected in the Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 41st Edition to be published in the summer of 2016.

Additional arrival route to Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th edition

MILLTOWN ARR Follow Granville Street to

MILLTOWN ALT 1500

HELI ONLY – 26 L/R ACTIVE ONLY

Further instructions for this route will be posted in the ARRIVAL ROUTES section of the chart as follows: MILLTOWN – HELI ONLY – ALT 1500 Do not pass MILLTOWN without ATC Clearance In addition, the following departure route from CYVR is added by description only on the Vancouver Floatplane and Helicopter Departure Routes chart in the VTA. This change will be reflected in the Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901) 41st_{Edition to be published in the summer of 2016.}

Additional departure route to Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th edition QE DEP

AIR CANADA HANGAR – MILLTOWN – BAILEY – VANCOUVER HBR

ALT 1500

HELI ONLY – 26 L/R ACTIVE ONLY

In support of the above described routes, the following VFR checkpoints, will be added. These will be included in the list of VFR checkpoints in the Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901) 41st Edition to be published in the summer of 2016.

*MILLTOWN 49° 12.2’ N 123° 08.8’ W *AIR CANADA HANGAR 49° 11.7’ N 123° 09.3’ W GOLF BALL 49° 12.0’ N 123° 12.5’ W

James Ferrier

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AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 1/16

TOWER CRANE

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

A tower crane will be erected in Surrey, British Columbia. The maximum height is 603 feet above ground level (AGL) or 873 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane is approximately 0.9 nautical miles (NM) north northwest (NNW) of Vancouver/Surrey Memorial Hospital (Heli) (CVS3). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

For further information please contact: NAV CANADA

James Ferrier

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10 DEC 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 46/15

AIRSPACE AND COMMUNICATIONS

SOUTH ATHABASCA OIL SANDS, ALBERTA

(Replaces AIC 29/15)

NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, completed an aeronautical study to review the communication and airspace requirements in the area south of Fort McMurray known as the South Athabasca Oil Sands.

The area in question encompasses four aerodromes in relatively close proximity to each other—Primrose, Kirby Lake, Christina Lake, and Conklin. There has been a substantial increase in aircraft traffic at these aerodromes, primarily in support of oil sands mining operations. The study concludes that the establishment of controlled, transponder mandatory airspace with direct controller-pilot communications (DCPC) is required to enhance safety and efficiency of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. In addition, the establishment of a common air traffic frequency (ATF) for the area will enhance communication and situational awareness for pilots operating visual flight rules (VFR) and IFR.

Following are the specific study recommendations (See map sketch below):

 Establish control area extension (CAE) Class E controlled airspace—mandatory transponder Mode C required—from 3,000 feet above sea level (ASL) in the area bounded by CYR223 on the north with a tangent north-west to the Fort McMurray control area extension, the Alberta/Saskatchewan border on the east, CYR204 (Cold Lake Air Weapons Range) on the south and the very high frequency (VHF) airway V112 on the west. A portion of the CAE eastern boundary extends to the east 12 nautical miles (NM) with a floor of 3,500 feet ASL;

 Establish Class E control zones (CZs)—mandatory transponder Mode C required—to 3,000 feet ASL, 5 NM in radius for the private oil sands aerodromes Primrose, Kirby Lake, Christina Lake, and Conklin (Leismer);

 Establish transition area (TA) Class E, Mode C airspace to the west and east of the Christina Lake CZ with floors of 2,900 feet ASL and 2,700 feet ASL respectively and to the west of the Kirby Lake CZ with a floor of 2,900 feet ASL;

 Install peripheral station (PAL) communications to enable DCPC for the area including on the ground at the 4 private oil sands aerodromes;

 Publish a common area ATF for pilot-to-pilot communication in the same area as the newly established Class E airspace, including a corridor north to the Fort McMurray CZ, from the surface to below 7,000 feet ASL; and

 In the area immediately to the west of the Cold Lake military terminal control area (MTCA), eliminate several ‘slivers’ of uncontrolled airspace by moving the Class B airspace boundary east to make it contiguous with the Cold Lake MTCA boundary. These changes took effect 10 December 2015 at 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Refer to this AIP Supplement until the VFR Navigation Charts (VNC) AIR 5023–Lake Athabasca and AIR 5015–Edmonton are amended in the spring 2016.

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NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION

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10 DEC 15 For further information please contact:

NAV CANADA Customer Service 77 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6 Tel.: 800-876-4693 Fax: 877-663-6656 E-mail: [email protected] James Ferrier

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12 NOV 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 44/15

CONSTRUCTION WORK AT THE MONTREAL-MIRABEL

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (YMX)

DECEMBER 2015 TO DECEMBER 2016

From December 2015 to December 2016, major construction work will be taking place in anticipation of the full refurbishment of Runway 06-24. Runway 11-29 will remain open for the duration of this work as well as Taxiway A6 and the Taxiway A extension between taxiways H and J.

1 December 2015 to 1 December 2016

 Full closure of Runway 06-24, taxiways B4, B5 and B6, as well as Taxiway B east of Taxiway T, and holding bays 06 and 24.

 Taxiway B between K and T will remain open for use by Bombardier only. Taxiway edge lights in this segment will be replaced with blue reflective rods.

 CAT II operations will not be available during this construction work.

Changes to Runway 11-29

 Addition of CAT I ILS on Runway 11.  Removal of PAPIs from Runway 11.  Taxiway A6 to be opened.

 Taxiway A extension between taxiways H and J to be opened.  Installation of arrester gear at threshold of Runway 29.

James Ferrier

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15 OCT 15

QUEBEC REGION

CONSTRUCTION OF A WIND TURBINE FARM (BELLE-RIVIÈRE)

ST-GÉDÉON (LAC ST-JEAN), QUEBEC

SPRING TO FALL 2016

The construction of the Belle-Rivière wind turbine farm will start in May 2016 and be completed in November 2016. This project consist to erect 10 wind turbines and one wind sensor mast within 3.0 and 5.7 Nm

southwest of Alma airport, Qc. All of them will be lighted and will be operational at the end of the wind turbine farm’s construction.

The height of the turbines will be 474 feet AGL, the maximum height above sea level will vary from 872 feet ASL to 985 feet ASL, the height of the wind sensor, in the middle of the farm will be 328 feet AGL, 874 feet ASL.

A NOTAM will be issued to confirm the beginning of works or in the event of changes.

Aaron McCrorie

Director General, Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Civil Aviation

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15 OCT 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 42/15

AMENDMENTS TO:

VANCOUVER VTA (AIR 1901), 40

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EDITION

Effective 15 October 2015, amendments are required for the Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th_{edition. The} following routes are to be added, by description only, to the VANCOUVER HARBOUR AND VANCOUVER TRANSIT ROUTES chart located on the back of the VTA. This change will be reflected in the Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901) 41st edition to be published in the summer of 2016.

Amendments to Vancouver VTA (AIR 1901), 40th edition

James Ferrier

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20 AUG 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 40/15

QUEBEC REGION

FESTIVAL WESTERN DE SAINT-TITE

SEPTEMBER 9–22, 2015

This supplement aims to inform the aeronautical community operating in the Mauricie area about the Festival Western de Saint-Tite as well as the operational limitations and restrictions in the vicinity of the Saint-Tite aerodrome (unknown location indicator) and the Lac-à-la-Tortue land and water aerodromes (CSL3 and CSU7). These aerodromes are all shown on the Montréal VFR Navigation Chart (VNC).

To increase the level of safety at this event, and pursuant to section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act, Transport Canada (TC) is creating a restricted area over the town, centered on the stables located east of the town. TC is also designating a mandatory frequency (MF) area centered on the aerodrome located southwest of the town but encompassing all of Saint-Tite.

Restricted area

Section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act states that: “The Minister or any person authorized by the Minister may by notice prohibit or restrict the operation of aircraft on or over any area or within any airspace, either absolutely or subject to any exceptions or conditions that the Minister or person may specify [...].” Pursuant to section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act, a restricted area is established within a 0.75 NM radius around the stables at the following coordinates: 46°43’47”N 72°33’12”W, from the surface to 1 500 ft ASL (1 066 ft AGL). No aircraft shall be operated within the area described except MEDEVAC flights, police operations and TC aircraft. The restriction shall be in effect from September 9, 2015 through to

September 22, 2015. The restricted area is depicted as a red circle on the area chart and on the satellite image hereunder.

MF area

To maximize the safety level, an MF area will be designated by TC. The area (without ground station) consists of a 3 NM radius centered on the Saint-Tite aerodrome (approximate coordinates: 46°42’58”N 72°35’11”W), from the surface to 3 500 ft ASL (3 075 ft AGL). The MF is 122.7 MHz. Pilots must follow the MF reporting procedures set out in Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) 602.97 to 602.103 as well as the information contained in RAC sections 4.6.4, 4.6.6 and 4.6.7 of the Transport Canada Aeronautical

Information Manual (TC AIM). The RAC chapter of the TC AIM can be found at

<http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp14371-menu-3092.htm>. The MF area is depicted as an orange circle on the satellite image hereunder.

NOTAM

A NOTAM will be issued, under the Montréal FIR – CZUL NOTAM file, indicating the effective times of the restricted area pursuant to section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act. A NOTAM will be issued, under the Lac-à-la-Tortue aerodrome (CSL3) CYQB NOTAM file, indicating the effective times of the MF area and the restricted area pursuant to section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act as well as any last-minute changes.

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MF area is depicted in orange (3 NM radius surface [SFC] to 3 500 ft ASL on 122.7 MHz). Restricted airspace is depicted in red (0.75 NM radius SFC to 1 500 ft ASL).

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Aaron McCrorie

Director General, Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Civil Aviation

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20 AUG 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 38/15

MOBILE CRANE

REDWATER, ALBERTA

A mobile crane will be operating near Redwater (Heliworks) (Heli) (CRW2), Alberta. The maximum height is 394 feet above ground level (AGL) or 2,464 feet above sea level (ASL). The crane will be neither lighted nor painted.

The mobile crane is operating within a 3,773 foot radius at the following coordinates: 53° 50’ 33“N 113° 07’ 13“W

This location is approximately 5 nautical miles (NM) south (S) of the heliport. Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

For further information, contact NAV CANADA

1601 Tom Roberts Road P.O. Box 9824, Station T Ottawa, ON K1G 6R2

Attention: David Legault, Manager AIM Service Delivery and NOTAM office Tel.: 866-577-0247

Fax: 613-248-4094

E-mail: [email protected]

James Ferrier

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20 AUG 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 37/15

MULTIPLE CRANES AT SINGLE SITE

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Up to five cranes will be erected in Regina, Saskatchewan. The maximum height is 302 feet above ground level (AGL) or 2,196 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted.

The cranes will be located within a 690 foot radius at the following coordinates: 50° 27’ 02.016” N 104° 37’ 57.8097” W

The cranes are centered approximately 1.7 nautical miles (NM) northeast (NE) of Regina International Airport (CYQR). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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23 JUL 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 36/15

A crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 214 feet above ground level (AGL) or 764 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane will be operating within a 165 foot radius at the following coordinates: 43° 43’ 13.965” N 79° 36’ 12.14” W

The crane is approximately 2.9 nautical miles (NM) northeast (NE) of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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23 JUL 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 34/15

A crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height of this crane will be 447 feet above ground level (AGL) or 993 feet above sea level (ASL). The crane will be neither lighted nor painted.

This crane will be located at the following coordinates: 43° 42’ 30” N 079° 23’ 51” W

This location is approximately 1.4 nautical miles (NM) west southwest (WSW) of Toronto (Sunnybrook

Medical Centre) Heliport (CNY8). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: David Legault, Manager AIM Service Delivery & NOTAM office Tel.: 866-577-0247

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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23 JUL 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 33/15

TOWER CRANE—TORONTO, ONTARIO

A tower crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 120 feet above ground level (AGL) or 775 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane will be operating within a 204 feet radius at the following coordinates: 43° 53’ 24.4968” N 79° 19’ 57.813” W

These crane is approximately 2.3 nautical miles (NM) northeast (NE) of Toronto/Buttonville Municipal (CYKZ) airport. Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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25 JUN 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 30/15

A tower crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 510 feet above ground level (AGL) or 882 feet above sea level (ASL), and the swing radius is 181 feet. The structure will be lighted.

The crane will be located at the following coordinates: 43° 40’ 08.06’’ N 79° 23’ 44.45” W

The location is approximately 0.8 nautical miles (NM) north northwest (NNW) from Toronto (Hospital for Sick Children) (Heli) CNW8. Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: David Legault, Manager AIM Data Validation and Publishing Tel.: 866-577-0247

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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25 JUN 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 27/15

MULTIPLE CRANES—EDMONTON, ALBERTA

Multiple cranes will be erected in Edmonton, Alberta. The maximum height is 321.85 feet above ground level (AGL) or 2443.57 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted.

The cranes will be located within a 374 foot radius of the following coordinates: 53° 32’ 43.54” N 113° 29’ 47.185” W

Multiple cranes are approximately 0.7 nautical miles (NM) south southeast (SSE) of EDMONTON (ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSP) (HELI) (CFH7). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: Dave Legault, Manager AIM Data Validation and Publishing Tel.: 866-577-0247

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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25 JUN 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 26/15

ONE CRANE—VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

One crane will be erected in Vancouver, British Columbia. The maximum height is 560 feet above ground level (AGL) or 626.8333 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

One crane is approximately 0.4 nautical miles (NM) West southwest (WSW) of Vancouver / Harbour (PUBLIC) (Heli) (CBC7). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: Dave Legault, Manager AIM Data Validation and Publishing Tel.: 866-577-0247

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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28 MAY 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 24/15

QUEBEC REGION

MONTRÉAL INTL (MIRABEL) AIRPORT (CYMX)

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE CSERIES AIRCRAFT

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

MAY 2015 – MAY 2016

(Replaces Supplement 64/13)

To allow for certification of the new CSeries aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace will carry out test flights within the Mirabel control zone, during which time some restrictions will be imposed in the control zone and the

surrounding airspace at Mirabel airport.

Test flights will be carried out sporadically over spans of 1 to 3 days, during a 12-month period from May 2015 to May 2016. Restrictions during flight tests may affect Runways 06/24 and 11/29, the Mirabel control zone (excluding CYR 624), restricted area CYR601, and Class “E” transition areas located between 7 NM to 12 NM east and west of the Mirabel control zone (identified in green on sketch) and from 1,300 ft ASL to 2,000 ft ASL, depending on the type of test flight planned. A portion of uncontrolled airspace (Class G airspace), located west of the control zone and described below, will also be affected by restrictions.

The affected Class G airspace lies within an area bounded by a line beginning at: N45° 37' 19.04" W074° 08' 50.91" to

N45° 36' 15.18" W074° 16' 04.64" then clockwise along the arc of a circle of 12 miles radius centred on

N45° 40' 55.20" W074° 00' 18.60" (Montréal Intl (Mirabel) Airport, Que.—AD) to

N45° 46' 37.55" W074° 15' 22.29" to

then counter-clockwise along the arc of a circle of 7 miles radius centred on N45° 44' 15.14" W074° 09' 05.38"

N45° 40' 55.20" W074° 00' 18.60" (Montréal Intl (Mirabel) Airport, Que.—AD) to

N45° 37' 19.04" W074° 08' 50.91" the starting point. (The line is indicated in red on the attached chart.)

Airspace restrictions will be issued via NOTAM by the Minister or her delegate, as provided by section 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act, which states that:

“The Minister or any person authorized by the Minister may by notice prohibit or restrict the operation of aircraft on or over any area or within any airspace, either absolutely or subject to any exceptions or conditions that the Minister or person may specify, if, in the opinion of the Minister or person, the prohibition or restriction is necessary for aviation safety or security or the protection of the public.”

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A NOTAM will be issued at least 24 hours in advance, if weather conditions are favourable and meet the minimum requirements for the test flights. The restricted periods will occur mainly between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. local time (1330Z and 2030Z, 1230Z and 1930Z DT).

Restrictions on the use of Runway 11/29 and, occasionally, of Runway 06/24 will also be issued and amended by NOTAM.

All aircraft pilots intending to fly in the area should familiarize themselves with all NOTAMs affecting the area during the above-mentioned 12-month period as delays may affect flights in the area.

Martin J. Eley Director General Civil Aviation

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30 APR 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 21/15

TOWER CRANES—VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Two tower cranes will be erected in Vancouver, British Columbia. The maximum height is 364 feet above ground level (AGL) or 410 feet above sea level (ASL). The cranes will be lighted but not painted.

The cranes will operate within a 360 foot radius centered on the following coordinates: 49° 12’ 39.8” N 123° 06’ 59.27” W

The cranes are approximately 2.0 nautical miles (NM) south southeast (SSE) of Vancouver (Children & Women’s Health Centre) Heliport (CAK7). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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30 APR 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 20/15

BLASTING ACTIVITY—MILNET, ONTARIO

Blasting activity will take place near Milnet, Ontario. The height is from surface to 984 feet above ground level (AGL) or 2384 feet above sea level (ASL).

The blasting activity will take place within a 1,640 foot radius centered on the following coordinates: 46° 45’ 53.00” N 81° 02’ 04.00” W

The location is approximately 13 nautical miles (NM) northwest (NW) of Sudbury (CYSB). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this blasting activity will be promulgated via NOTAM publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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30 APR 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 17/15

CRANE—CALGARY, ALBERTA

A crane will be erected in Calgary, Alberta. The maximum height is 105 feet above ground level (AGL) or 3661 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted and painted.

The crane is approximately 0.6 nautical miles (NM) North (N) of Calgary International (CYYC). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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05 MAR 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 13/15

MULTIPLE CRANES—TORONTO, ONTARIO

Multiple cranes will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 918 feet above ground level (AGL) or 1,170 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted.

43° 38’ 30.8246” N

79° 22’ 46.3249” W 1,092 feet mean sea level (MSL) Operating within a 132 foot radius

Tower Crane 1 840 feet AGL

43° 38’ 30.7097” N

79° 22’ 44.2420” W 1,170 feet MSL Operating within a 165 foot radius

Tower Crane 2 918 feet AGL

The cranes are approximately 0.7 nautical miles (NM) south southwest (SSW) of Toronto St. Michael’s Hospital Heliport (CTM4). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

James Ferrier

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05 FEB 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 11/15

GLOSSARY FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES PERSONNEL

This is to advise that the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel can be consulted and downloaded from the following Transport Canada Web page:

<www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/secretariat-terminology-glossary-744.htm>

In 1987, the Canadian Airspace Review recommended the development of a glossary of Canadian aviation terms in order to avoid misunderstandings between pilots, controllers, flight service specialists and other aerodrome users.

This glossary, known as the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel, is a joint initiative between Transport Canada, the Department of National Defence, and NAV CANADA. It serves mainly to highlight the differences between Canadian terminology and definitions, and those from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Glossary is updated regularly, and you are encouraged to offer any feedback you may deem useful for its continued evolution by sending your comments or suggestions to:

Transport Canada

(AARCD) Aviation Terminology Standardization Division Place de Ville, Tower C, Room 721

Ottawa ON K1A 0N8

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05 FEB 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 10/15

TOWER CRANES—WATERLOO, ONTARIO

Tower cranes will be erected in Waterloo, Ontario. The maximum height is 318 feet above ground level (AGL) or 1,429 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will not be lighted and will not be painted.

The tower crane is approximately 2 nautical miles (NM) northwest (NW) of Kitchener-Waterloo Grand River Hospital Heliport (CNK9). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to the crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

James Ferrier

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05 FEB 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 6/15

A tower crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 354 feet above ground level (AGL) or 862 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted, but not painted.

The tower crane is approximately 1.7 nautical miles (NM) southwest (SW) of Toronto Sunnybrook Medical Centre Heliport (CNY8). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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08 JAN 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 3/15

(Replace AIP Supplement 67/14)

One crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 866 feet above ground level (AGL) or 1,119 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane will be located at the following coordinates: 43° 38’ 46” N 79° 22’ 35.50” W

The crane is approximately 0.5 nautical miles (NM) south (S) of Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital) Heliport (CTM4). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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08 JAN 15

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 1/15

MULTIPLE CRANES AT SINGLE SITE

BUTTONVILLE MUNICIPAL, ONTARIO

Two tower cranes will be erected at a single construction site in close proximity to the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal (CYKZ) aerodrome. The highest crane has a maximum height of 97 feet above ground level (AGL) or 730 feet above sea level (ASL), and will be lit.

Both cranes are located within a 365 feet radius of the following coordinates: 43° 52’ 20.00“ N 79° 21’ 52.5“ W

This location is approximately 0.7 nautical miles (NM) north northeast (NNE) of the aerodrome. Details of any procedural changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

James Ferrier

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11 DEC 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 71/14

Until 30 April 2018, multiple cranes will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 784 feet above ground level (AGL), or 1,035 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted, but not painted. The cranes will be located within a 240 foot radius of the following coordinates:

43° 38’ 28.22” N 79° 22’ 52.66” W

These cranes are approximately 0.7 nautical miles (NM) east northeast (ENE) of Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Water) (CPZ9). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

Chuck Montgomery

Director AIM, Flight Operations, CNS Ops

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11 DEC 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 70/14

TOWER CRANES—EDMONTON, ALBERTA

Until 31 May 2016, multiple tower cranes will be erected in Edmonton, Alberta. The maximum height is 584 feet above ground level (AGL), or 2,733 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will be lighted. The cranes will operate within a 280 foot radius centered on the following coordinates:

53° 32’ 44.7” N 113° 29’ 41” W

These cranes are approximately 0.7301 nautical miles (NM) south southeast (SSE) of Edmonton (Royal Alexandra Hospital) (CFH7) heliport. Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Fax: 613-248-4094

Chuck Montgomery

Director AIM, Flight Operations, CNS Ops

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24 JUL 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 51/14

ONTARIO REGION

LASER PROJECTION IN THE VICINITY OF EGBERT, ONTARIO

MAY 31, 2014 TO MAY 31, 2019

In April 2009, Environment Canada’s Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments began a multi-year study using a laser located on the grounds of the Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments at coordinates 44° 13' 55" N 79° 46' 42" W. The laser propagates a stationary vertical green beam, which is not visible during daylight. It projects day and night when there is no precipitation.

Several measures have been taken to mitigate risks to aviation. The beam is being significantly diverged to reduce the block of altitude that presents a hazard to aircraft crew and passengers. A radar interlock system has been designed to shut off the laser when an aircraft enters the nominal hazard zone. In addition, the laser cannot propagate a beam if the radar is not transmitting.

In the event of a simultaneous failure of both protection systems, an aircraft overflying the narrow beam and a crew member or passenger looking straight down at the light source, there would be risk of injury to the eyes up to 4 000 ft above the laser source (5 000 ft ASL). Flash blindness could occur up to 7 000 ft (8 000 ft ASL); cockpit and cabin illumination could occur beyond this distance.

Pilots are reminded that Canadian Aviation Regulation 601.22(1) stipulates:

“No pilot-in-command shall intentionally operate an aircraft into a beam from a directed bright light source or into an area where a directed bright light source is projected, unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with an authorization issued by the Minister.”

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24 JUL 14

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3 APR 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 24/14

PACIFIC REGION

LASER OPERATION IN THE VICINITY

OF PITT MEADOWS, BRITISH COLUMBIA

A vertical pointing laser will be operating in the Pitt Meadows area of British Columbia until 31 March 2016. This laser is controlled by a radar interlock system, known as light detection and ranging (LIDAR), which automatically shuts off the laser if an aircraft operates close to the beam.

The laser, a stationary yellow laser, is located at 49° 17’ 15” N 122° 34’ 22” W, approximately 7 nautical miles (NM) north-northeast of the Pitt Meadows Airport.

The following caution is issued for this laser:

The laser light beam may be injurious to pilots/aircrew and passengers within 16 000 ft of the light source. Flash blindness could occur up to 23 000 ft from the light source and cockpit illumination may occur beyond this distance. The laser beam will be activated periodically in clear sky conditions only from sunset to sunrise.

Any questions regarding the laser may be directed to the Pacific Region at 604-666-8333.

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3 APR 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 21/14

TERMINAL CONTROL AREA AND CONTROL ZONE

QUÉBEC JEAN LESAGE INTL, QUEBEC

NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, conducted an aeronautical study that reviewed the airspace classification and structure of the terminal control area (TCA) and control zone (CZ) at the Quebec/Jean Lesage International Airport.

The study concluded that the volume and density of traffic within Quebec’s TCA and CZ warrant a change from Class ‘D’ to Class ‘C’ airspace.

In addition, to ensure the proper air traffic control (ATC) communication and surveillance coverage required for Class ‘C’ airspace provided within the TCA, the floors for some sectors of the TCA will be raised. This will also help reduce compaction of visual flight rules (VFR) traffic for a few airports located under these sectors (see map sketch below).

These changes took effect 03 April 2014 at 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The appropriate aeronautical publications will be amended, including the Québec VFR Terminal Procedures Charts in the

Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) and the Montreal VNC (AIR 5002) 25th Edition, which will be available early May.

For further information please contact: Montréal Area Control Center NAV CANADA

1750 Chemin St-François Dorval, QC Canada H9P 2P6

Tel.: 514-633-3892 Fax: 514-633-3371

Chuck Montgomery

Director, AIS and Flight Inspection

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3 APR 14

Revised Québec TCA and Control Zone NOT FOR NAVIGATION

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6 MAR 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 14/14

BLASTING ACTIVITY NORTH OF SCHEFFERVILLE

APRIL 2014 TO APRIL 2017

Tata Steel Minerals Canada is performing blasting activities three times a day, between sunrise and sunset, in several areas north-northwest of Schefferville Airport (CYKL).

The areas are described here:

Blasting April 2014 to November 2016 Site Coordinates Designation Approximate Distance

and Bearing from CYKL Radius Height

54°52'50"N 67°02'55"W Fleming 7N 9,6 NM NNW 0,25 NM 250 ft AGL 54°54'03"N 67°06'38"W Timmins 4 12 NM NNW 0,35 NM 250 ft AGL 54°53'43"N 67°04'19"W Timmins 7N 10,7 NM NNW 0,27 NM 250 ft AGL

Blasting April 2015 to April 2017

Site Coordinates Designation Approximate Distance Radius Height

and Bearing from CYKL

54°53'05"N 67°03'36"W Timmins 3N 10 NM NNW 0,27 NM 250 ft AGL

Air displacement may affect small aircraft at a greater distance and altitude than what is indicated in the above table.

The approximate location of the two areas is indicated in red on the maps below.

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6 MAR 14

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION

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6 MAR 14

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION

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6 FEB 14

Until 30 November 2015, a tower crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 772 feet above ground level (AGL) or 1,148 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted.

The crane will operate within a 148 foot radius centered on the following coordinates: 43° 40’ 10.1359” N 79° 23’ 03.2679” W

The location is approximately 0.7818 nautical miles (NM) north northeast (NNE) of Toronto (Hospital for Sick Children) (Heli) (CNW8).

Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: Dave Legault, Manager AIS Data Collection Unit

Tel.: 866-577-0247 Fax: 613-248-4094 E-mail: [email protected]

Chuck Montgomery

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9 JAN 14

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 1/14

Until approximately 04 May 2016, a tower crane will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height of the crane is 577 feet above ground level (AGL) or 865 feet above sea level (ASL). The structure will be lighted and not painted.

The crane will be located at the following coordinates: 43° 38’ 56.90” N 079° 23’ 19.64” W

This crane is approximately 0.5 nautical miles (NM) south southwest (SSW) of the Toronto (Hospital for Sick Children) heliport (CNW8). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: David Legault, Manager AIS Data Collection Unit

Chuck Montgomery

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14 NOV 13

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 65/13

AMENDMENTS TO:

DEVON ISLAND VNC (AIR 5047), 6

TH

EDITION

As a result of changes to the vertical accuracy source data, amendments are required to the 6th_{edition of the} Devon Island visual flight rules (VFR) navigation chart (VNC – AIR 5047).

Effective 17 October 2013, the maximum elevation figures (MEFs) were recalculated for Resolute (VNC – AIR 5046) which overlaps Devon Island VNC. A total of nine (9) MEF values were found to have changed on Devon Island VNC, 6th edition.

1) The MEF value bounded by the coordinates: N75 00° W96 00°

N75 00° W94 00° N74 30° W96 00° N74 30° W94 00°

The CURRENT value reads

1

4 (1400). The CORRECT value should read

1

7 (1700). 2) The MEF value bounded by the coordinates:

N75 30° W94 00° N75 30° W92 00° N75 00° W94 00° N75 00° W92 00°

1

N75 30° W92 00° N75 30° W90 00° N75 00° W92 00° N75 00° W90 00°

2

N75 30° W90 00° N75 30° W88 00° N75 00° W90 00° N75 00° W88 00°

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5) The MEF value bounded by the coordinates: N75 00° W90 00°

N75 00° W88 00° N74 30° W90 00° N74 30° W88 00°

2

N74 30° W88 00° N74 30° W86 00° N74 00° W88 00° N74 00° W86 00°

2

N76 00° W86 00° N76 00° W84 00° N75 30° W86 00° N75 30° W84 00°

3

4

N76 00° W84 00° N76 00° W82 00° N75 30° W84 00° N75 30° W82 00°

5

4

N74 00° W94 00° N74 00° W92 00° N73 30° W94 00° N73 30° W92 00°

2

2 (2200).

All of the above noted discrepancies will be corrected on the 7th edition of the Devon Island VNC (AIR 5047) planned for August 2016.

Chuck Montgomery

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14 NOV 13

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 63/13

TWO TOWER CRANES—MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

Until 27 January 2016, two tower cranes will be erected in Mississauga, Ontario. The maximum height is 374 feet above ground level (AGL) or 907 feet above sea level (ASL). The structures will not be lighted or painted.

The cranes will be located within a 350 foot radius of the following coordinates: 43° 35’ 24.28” N 79° 39’ 11.10” W

These cranes are approximately 3 nautical miles (NM) south southwest (SSW) of Toronto/Cardinal Couriers Heliport (CPL8).

Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Chuck Montgomery

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15 NOV 12

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 62/12

Until approximately the end of February 2016, a crane will be erected in close proximity to Toronto (Hospital for Sick Children) (CNW8) heliport. The crane will increase in height during the course of construction, reaching a maximum height of 941 ft above ground level (AGL) or 1321 ft above sea level (ASL), and will be lit.

The crane is located at the following coordinates: 43° 40’ 12.5233“ N 79° 23’ 11.8692“ W

This location is approximately 0.8 nautical miles (NM) north northeast of the heliport. Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Attention: David Legault, Manager AIS Data Collection Unit

Rudy Kellar

Vice President, Operations

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26 JUL 12

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 38/12

Until 10 June 2016, four cranes will be erected in Toronto, Ontario. The maximum height is 523 ft above ground level (AGL), or 787 ft above sea level (ASL). The cranes will be lighted and marked.

The cranes will be located within a 510 ft radius of the following coordinates: 43° 37’ 22.2386” N 79° 29’ 00.0250” W

The cranes are approximately 3.512 nautical miles (NM) east (E) of the Toronto/Wilson’s Heliport (CPY5). Details of any procedure changes implemented due to this crane activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Rudy Kellar

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26 JUL 12

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 37/12

BLASTING ZONE—BLOODVEIN, MANITOBA

For the next 5 to 6 years there will be sporadic quarry operations, including blasting along this right-of-way (depicted as a purple line in the included graphic), at various locations and times. The blasting height is 1,200 ft above ground level (AGL), or 2,000 ft above sea level (ASL).

Blasting activities will be within the area (depicted as a red box in the included graphic) bounded by: 52° 21’ 05” N 096° 53’ 17” W to

52° 12’ 42” N 097° 03’ 07” W to 51° 09’ 27” N 096° 21’ 50” W to

51° 05’ 57” N 096° 07’ 20” W to point of origin.

The approximate centre of this blasting activity (51° 43’ 31” N 096° 35’ 13” W) is located 5 nautical miles (NM) southeast (SE) of the Bloodvein River Airport (CZTA), and 41 NM south southeast (SSE) of the Berens River Airport (CYBV).

Details of any procedure changes implemented because of this blasting activity will be promulgated via NOTAM, publication amendment, or both.

Tel.: 866-577-0247 Fax: 613-248-4094

Rudy Kellar

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26 JUL 12

NOT FOR NAVIGATION

Graphic from Winnipeg VNC (AIR 5007) 27th Edition and Flin Flon VNC (AIR 5016) 13th Edition

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28 JUN 12

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 31/12

PACIFIC REGION

LASER OPERATION IN WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

A vertical pointing laser will be operating in the Whistler area of British Columbia until 31 March 2017. This laser is controlled by a radar interlock system, known as light detection and ranging (LIDAR), which automatically shuts off the laser if an aircraft operates close to the beam.

The laser, a stationary green laser, is located at 50° 07’ 45” N 122° 57’ 16” W, approximately 0.5 nautical miles (NM) north of the Whistler Hospital Heliport.

The following caution is issued for this laser:

This laser light beam may be injurious to pilots/aircrew and passengers within 4 000 ft of the light source. Flash blindness could occur up to 7 000 ft from the light source and cockpit illumination may occur beyond this distance. The laser beam will be activated periodically in non-precipitation conditions only.

Any questions regarding the laser may be directed to the Pacific Region at 604-666-8333.

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28 JUN 12

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 24/12

CRANE—JANSEN, SASKATCHEWAN

Until 31 January 2016, multiple mobile cranes will be operating at the BHP Jansen Mine. The maximum height is 440 ft above ground level (AGL) or 2,224 ft above sea level (ASL). The cranes will be lighted, but not painted.

The cranes will operate within a 2,000 ft radius from the following coordinates: 51° 53’ 57” N 104° 42’ 53” W

This location is 11 nautical miles (NM) east northeast (ENE) of the Lanigan Airport (CKC6). For further information, contact

NAV CANADA

Rudy Kellar

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22 SEP 11

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 46/11

VFR CHART MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE

NAV CANADA is in the process of updating all visual flight rules (VFR) navigational (VNC) and VFR terminal area (VTA) charts with digital terrain layers. As a result of this, the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) values may be inconsistent within chart overlap areas depicted on the VNC series. This issue will be resolved through the completion of all digital terrain layer updates. For cases in which MEF inconsistencies are present, the MEF values depicted on the VNC with the latest aeronautical information date should be used.

For more information regarding the importance and appropriate use of the MEF, please refer to AIC 26/11. For a current List of Available Charts that have been released with digital terrain layers, please see the NAV CANADA website:

<www.navcanada.ca> Publications

Aeronautical Information Products Aeronautical Charts

VFR Navigation Charts (VNC) List of Available Charts

Rudy Kellar

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17 DEC 09

AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT 50/09

LASER PROJECTION IN THE WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA AREA

(ACADIA UNIVERSITY)

15 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 15 NOVEMBER 2014

1.0 General

In November 2009, Environment Canada’s Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments began a five-year study using a vertically pointing green laser located on the grounds of Acadia University (Wolfville, Nova Scotia) at coordinates 45°05’14.96”N 64°22’8.43”W (approximately 12.2 NM northeast of the Waterville/Kings Co Muni aerodrome [CCW3]).

2.0 Laser

Description

The semi-autonomous laser system projects a stationary vertical green beam, which is not visible during daylight. The laser system is operational during the day and night when there is no precipitation.

3.0

Risk Mitigation Measures

Several control measures have been taken to mitigate the risks to aviation safety as follows:

 The laser beam has been significantly diverged to reduce the block of altitude that presents a hazard to aircraft crew and passengers.

 A sensing device in the form of a radar interlock system has been designed to shut off the laser when an aircraft enters the hazard zone (prior to actually penetrating the laser beam).

 The radar communicates with the operator console to let it know it is on.

 The laser cannot project a beam if the radar is not transmitting (both systems operate on the same power source).

 A video surveillance system has been placed inside and outside the vehicle that will be used for routine monitoring of the radar.

4.0

Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 601.22(1)—Requirement for

Pilot-in-command

Pilots are reminded that CAR 601.22(1) stipulates the following:

“No pilot-in-command shall intentionally operate an aircraft into a beam from a directed bright light source or into an area where a directed bright light source is projected, unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with an authorization issued by the Minister.”

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17 DEC 09

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp14371-menu-3092.htm>.

www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/secretariat-terminology-glossary-744.htm>

For a current List of Available Charts