Minister of Public Safety

TSB raising the bar on safety: Reducing the risks that persist in commercial helicopter operations

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

This led to an unexpected loss of visual reference to the horizon, also known as inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (inadvertent IMC).

Key Points: 
  • This led to an unexpected loss of visual reference to the horizon, also known as inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (inadvertent IMC).
  • While the pilot was likely attempting to visually manoeuvre the helicopter in response to inadvertent flight into IMC, an unintentional descent resulted in the helicopter colliding with terrain.
  • "For more than 30 years, the TSB has been calling for the implementation of safety measures to mitigate the risks that persist in helicopter reduced visibility operations.''
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    require commercial helicopter operators to implement technology that will assist pilots with the avoidance of, and recovery from, inadvertent flight into IMC.

TSB issues three safety recommendations following the investigation into the 2021 sinking of the Tyhawk

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing three recommendations aimed at enhancing commercial fishing safety in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing three recommendations aimed at enhancing commercial fishing safety in Canada.
  • As the Tyhawk neared the fishing grounds, the weather became more severe, as did the vessel's rolling movements, which allowed water to accumulate on board.
  • Commercial fishing is one of the most hazardous occupations in the country, with approximately 11 fish harvesters dying every year.
  • The Tyhawk investigation highlights systemic safety issues that are identified on the TSB Watchlist : commercial fishing safety , fatigue management and regulatory surveillance , all of which need a concerted effort by the regulators to prevent future accidents from happening.

History repeats itself: The Titan submersible implosion mirrors past disasters

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The search for OceanGate’s lost Titan submersible captivated the world last week.

Key Points: 
  • The search for OceanGate’s lost Titan submersible captivated the world last week.
  • Like many, I was saddened by the loss of the five people on board Titan.
  • The Titan disaster is reminiscent of a historic naval tragedy — the very same one the sub was heading towards during its ill-fated dive.

Tunnel vision

    • And, as Cameron noted, both disasters could have been prevented if only each captain had heeded the warnings they received beforehand.
    • Smith disregarded telegrams from other ships earlier in the day warning about icebergs ahead.
    • Instead of slowing his ship, he ordered full steam ahead, ultimately causing the loss of more than 1,500 lives.

The Titan’s fatal flaw

    • The sphere’s shape evenly distributes the ambient pressure applied to it as the submersible dives.
    • The Russian submersibles, Mir I and Mir II, that Cameron used to make the movie Titanic, were of this type.
    • Instead of using titanium, he used thin layers of carbon fibre sandwiched together — like a surfboard, only stronger.
    • An expert explains

      In addition to making the submersible bigger inside, carbon fibre also made the submersible lighter.

Investigations into the disaster

    • As with the Titanic, there are now ongoing investigations into the Titan sub disaster.
    • Both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada have announced their own investigations.
    • Rush wasn’t the only participant in this disaster.

Preventing future disasters

    • Recommendations about how to avoid future disasters are forthcoming.
    • Charles Haas, the president of the Titanic Historical Society, said the wreck of the Titanic should now be declared off-limits to tourist submersibles.
    • While Rush was focused on his submersible’s flawed design, he overlooked the biggest rule of all: Keep your crew safe.
    • But there is a possibility for governing bodies like the United Nations International Maritime Organization to take action to prevent future disasters like this from occurring.

Government announces $3.57 million to help stop crime and violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Friday, May 26, 2023

A central part of this involves adding resources to fight crime and prevent violence from happening in the first place.

Key Points: 
  • A central part of this involves adding resources to fight crime and prevent violence from happening in the first place.
  • The Government will provide this funding over the next five years to Newfoundland and Labrador to support a variety of initiatives, including support for law enforcement and prevention programs.
  • ITAAAGGV funding has been used by provinces for an array of important efforts to combat gun and gang violence.
  • This funding of more than 3 million dollars for the province will help reduce gun violence, keep our neighborhoods secure and save lives."

Statement by the Minister of Transport about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's investigation report on the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's investigation report on the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's investigation report on the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis.
  • "I want to thank the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for their work in conducting the investigation and publishing their report.
  • "Transport Canada will thoroughly review the investigation report and its recommendation, and I will provide a formal response to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada within 90 days.
  • In 2017, new Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations came into force and phase II of these regulations should be implemented in 2023.

Progress made to strengthen Canada's bail system during Justice and Public Safety Ministers meeting

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Attorneys General and Ministers of Justice and Ministers of Public Safety held an important meeting on Canada's bail system and ways to better address challenges facing our bail system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Attorneys General and Ministers of Justice and Ministers of Public Safety held an important meeting on Canada's bail system and ways to better address challenges facing our bail system.
  • Ministers acknowledged tragic and recent events that have taken place across Canada, and that have highlighted concerns about Canada's bail system.
  • Repeat violent offending raises concerns about public safety and public confidence in the justice system.
  • Ministers agreed to continue collaborating to find additional solutions to this and other justice and public safety priorities.

TSB issues four safety recommendations following investigation into 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.
  • They are issued as part of the investigation ( M21P0030 ) into the 10 February 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika in British Columbia (BC), which resulted in the death of two crew members.
  • The TSB identified similar issues regarding its waiver process in occurrences involving the Ocean Monarch ( M17P0244 ) in 2017 and the Nathan E. Stewart ( M16P0378 ) in 2016.
  • "The Ingenika investigation highlights ongoing concerns about safety management and regulatory surveillance , two major systemic safety issues in the transportation industry that are part of TSB Watchlist ," said Kathy Fox, Chair of the TSB.

Kitchener crossing accident raises concerns about Ontario's safety oversight of its provincially regulated railways

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

As a result of the investigation, the Board is concerned that the Province of Ontario does not provide effective safety oversight of provincially regulated railways.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of the investigation, the Board is concerned that the Province of Ontario does not provide effective safety oversight of provincially regulated railways.
  • "This accident illustrates the critical and pervasive issue of railway crossing safety, which is the second leading cause of fatalities in the railway sector," explains TSB Chair Kathy Fox.
  • On 13 November 2019, a group of 11 pedestrians, consisting of six adults and five children, were waiting to cross at the Lancaster Street West public grade crossing in Kitchener, Ontario.
  • Given the complexity of multiple separate agreements with different parties, this accident demonstrates that there are gaps in the Province of Ontario's regulatory surveillance of its provincially regulated railways.